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Thursday, May 15, 2014
Announcing the 2014 Robert F. Kennedy Book & Journalism Award Honorees
Matt Dembicki's Magic Bullet interview
Logan, Teresa.
AWARD-WINNING CARTOONIST MATT DEMBICKI: The Magic Bullet Interview.
5/15/2014
Some bits on Ohio State's Thompson exhibit in promo video
Spring Exhibitions at the Wexner Center for the Arts
David Filipi, director of film/video at the Wexner Center, and Jenny Robb, curator and associate professor at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, are joined by comics artist Daniel Clowes to discuss the spring exhibitions at the Wexner Center for the Arts. Modern Cartoonist: The Art of Daniel Clowes, Eye of the Cartoonist: Daniel Clowes's Selections from Comics History, and Comic Future are on view from May 17--August 3, 2014.
May 21: Ben Hatke in Takoma Park
Ben Hatke - The Return of Zita the Spacegirl — at Takoma Park Library
In the conclusion to this graphic science-fiction trilogy, Zita, who has already proven herself as a cosmic hero by battling monsters and saving worlds, is wrongfully imprisoned, and has to plan a daring escape from the high-security penitentiary planet. Ages 8 – 12. (First Second)
The Return of Zita the Spacegirl (Paperback)
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: First Second, 5/2014
May 17: Tamaki cousins at Politics and Prose
Jillian Tamaki, Mariko Tamaki - This One Summer — in the Children & Teens Department **FOR TEENS AND ADULTS
This One Summer (Paperback)
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: First Second, 5/2014
Matt Dembicki on Public Radio talking about new Wild Ocean book
Endangered Sea Creatures
Wisconsin Public Radio's The Larry Meiller Showhttp://www.wpr.org/listen/578651
http://mp3.wpr.org/download.php?f=mlr140514g.mp3
Bruce Guthrie's photos of Roz Chast at Politics and Prose online
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
2 Lumberjanes reviews
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Fighting Evil)
by Don MacPherson April 20th, 2014
Lumberjanes #1
by Johanna Carlson April 18, 2014Ben Hatke's Zita on Kindle
Zita the Spacegirl is back!
Kindle Daily Post 05/13/2014
http://www.kindlepost.com/2014/05/zita-the-spacegirl-is-back.html
NPR and The Post on the death of HR Giger
H.R. Giger, artist who designed the creature in the 1979 film 'Alien,' dies at 74
EUROPEAN PRESSPHOTO AGENCY - Swiss artist H. R. Giger in 1981 with some of his artwork. Giger died on May 12 at 74.
By Matt Schudel, Washington Post May 14 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/hr-giger-artist-who-designed-the-creature-in-the-1979-film-alien-dies-at-74/2014/05/13/6818becc-dabb-11e3-8009-71de85b9c527_story.htmlThanks To H.R. Giger, For All The Sleepless Nights
by Chris Klimek
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2014/05/13/312139053/thanks-to-h-r-giger-for-all-the-sleepless-nights
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Denmark has apparently learned nothing from past cartoon furors
Denmark's insane Voteman cartoon uses porn, dolphins to get out the vote
By Ishaan Tharoor
Washington Post WorldViews blog May 13 2014
Comic Riffs reviews Chast book
ROZ CHAST: New Yorker cartoonist's new eldercare memoir is a soulful, singular achievement
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 13 2014
The Post on comics exhibit at Strathmore
A big draw at Strathmore [online as Strathmore showcases art of comics]
By Mary Quattlebaum, Washington Post May 13 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/strathmore-showcases-art-of-comics/2014/05/12/1e150432-d22f-11e3-937f-d3026234b51c_story.htmlThe Post interviews Roz Chast
New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast talks about the final years of her parents' lives
By Nora Krug, Washington Post May 13, 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/new-yorker-cartoonist-roz-chast-talks-about-the-final-years-of-her-parents-lives/2014/05/12/1df00d02-cbb9-11e3-95f7-7ecdde72d2ea_story.htmlMonday, May 12, 2014
Super Art Fight returns to Black Cat on May 17
Graphic novelists at Gaithersburg Book Festival May 17
Comic Riffs talks to Bendis
it all in the families
By David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 12 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/05/12/brian-michael-bendis-with-new-mafia-book-murder-inc-writer-keeps-it-all-in-the-families/
Wild Oceans exhibit as seen by Steve Loya
Comic Riffs on Al Feldstein
A MAD Tribute: Before there was 'Daily Show,' there was Al Feldstein's magazine.
By Michael CavnaWashington Post Comic Riffs May 10 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/05/10/a-mad-tribute-before-there-was-daily-show-there-was-al-feldsteins-magazine/
Sunday, May 11, 2014
June 2: Stephan Pastis booksigning at Washington Post
- at 6:00pm - 7:30pm in PDT
- The Washington Post Building, Community Room, 1150 15th Street NW, Washington, DC
Free and open to the public, but RSVP is required: PostPOV@washpost.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/630535203699202/
Saturday, May 10, 2014
'Batboy: The Musical' at 1st Stage in Tysons
Now, on to the show, "Batboy: The Musical":
"Ripped from the 1992 World Weekly News tabloid headline, Bat Boy:The Musical is both musical comedy/horror spoof and big-hearted satire on American prejudice. When a half boy/half bat creature is discovered in a cave near fictional Hope Falls, West Virginia, the local vet’s wife sets out to teach him the ways of civilization only to be thwarted by the colorful, narrow-minded, “civilized” townfolk who have something else in mind. In the tradition of Sophocles, Sondheim and South Park—with hints of Mary Shelly, Tim Burton and Mel Brooks—Bat Boy weaves a smart and playful pop/rock score with a crazy take on American eccentricities."
The show runs May 23-June 22 at 1st Stage at Tysons Corner, Va.
Friday, May 09, 2014
The Post reviews the latest Oz cartoon
By Jen Chaney, Washington Post May 9 2014, p. Weekend 40
http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/legends-of-oz-dorothys-return-movie-review/2014/05/07/c59ba38a-d475-11e3-aae8-c2d44bd79778_story.html
Comic Riffs on the New York Post's dropping of comics
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 8 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/05/08/whos-killing-the-great-comics-of-new-york-and-why/
The First Woman Graphic Novelist: Helena Bochořáková-Dittrichová
National Museum of Women in the Arts
MAY 12–NOV 14 2014
The First Woman Graphic Novelist: Helena Bochořáková-Dittrichová
On view at the Betty Boyd Dettre Library and Research Center. Helena Bochořáková-Dittrichová (1894–1980) was a Czech graphic artist whose 1929 novel Z mého dětství (From My Childhood) is widely acknowledged to be the first wordless novel created by a woman. Bochořáková-Dittrichová's appealing and warm woodcut style was influenced by pioneering Belgian graphic artist Frans Masereel. This exhibition showcases five of her published novels as well as her unpublished book Malířka Na Cestách (The Artist on her Journey), which contains 52 original woodcuts about a young woman artist studying abroad, mirroring Bochořáková-Dittrichová's own life at the beginning of her career.
Thursday, May 08, 2014
'Wild Ocean' exhibit/comics workshop
Jen Sorensen, 2014 Herblock Prize Winner video online
Jen Sorensen, 2014 Herblock Prize Winner
Thanks to the Alan at Daily Cartoonist for spotting this.
Ladies Making Comics blog
May 14: James Tynion IV at Cards, Comics & Collectibles
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Animation class at PG County library
New Carrollton library program helps children bring cartoons to life
Branch hosts first animation class for youths
by Emilie EastmanGazette May 07, 2014
http://www.gazette.net/article/20140507/NEWS/140509380/1225&source=RSS&template=gazette
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
The cupcakes at Big Planet Comics Vienna
Photo by Claire Rhode
'Frozen' makes Disney money
Walt Disney's profit rises 27 percent on strength of 'Frozen' movie franchise
By Cecilia Kang, Washington Post May 7 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/walt-disneys-profits-rose-27-percents-on-strength-of-frozen-movie-franchise/2014/05/06/7ce81df2-d56b-11e3-95d3-3bcd77cd4e11_story.htmlMeet a Baltimore Cartoonist: A Chat with Spaghetti Kiss's Michael Bracco
Local colorist Arsia Rozegar
His website says:
Comics Coloring
Some of my published pro comic book coloring: http://arsiarozegar.daportfolio.com/
May 17: Jillian Tamaki at Politics and Prose
After TCAF, we will be doing some events in NYC and DC.
May 15
NYC: This One Summer Book Launch: Talk, Q&A, signing
Society of Illustrators (128 East 63rd St)
6:30PM
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May 16
Brooklyn, NY: Talk, Q&A, signing
WORD Brooklyn (126 Franklin Ave, Greenpoint)
7:00PM
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May 17
Washington DC: Book Launch
Politics and Prose (5015 Connecticut Ave NW)
5:00PM
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Then I go home and never leave my house again.
Q&A with Fahey on 'Comic Book Reviewer'
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Cartoonists Draw Blood update
Over the weekend, the industry event called Free Comic Book Day took the nation by storm! Held annually at local comic shops and other participating stores, FCBD is exactly what it sounds like: Come to your nearest funny book location and get free comics.
Just like last year, the artists behind Cartoonists Draw Blood brought their talents to participants in and around the DC-Metro area. They did sketches for kids and adults, handed out free comics, and signed people up for the blood drive. Our goal: To spread the word about the "Draw Blood" event and to make sure that everyone left with a smile on their face.
Remember: Cartoonists Draw Blood is May 31st at Seeker's Church in Washington, DC. To donate, simply e-mail us and schedule an appointment at CartoonistsDrawBlood@gmail.com
Comic Riffs on the late Dick Ayers
RIP, DICK AYERS: Remembering the great talent behind 'Sgt. Fury,' 'Ghost Rider' and so much Kirby ink
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By Michael Cavna
- Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 6 2014
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/05/06/rip-dick-ayers-remembering-the-great-talent-behind-sgt-fury-ghost-rider-and-so-much-kirby-ink/
My thoughts on some Eisner Award nominations
Commentary: Reactions to the 2014 Eisner Award Nominations
http://comicsalternative.com/2014/05/06/commentary-eisners2014/
May 10: Tom Arvis at Game On! Comics
Game On! Comics Weekly Digest | Come Visit Us! May 6, 2014 |
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May 7: Becky Cloonan & Shaun Simon Signing - Killjoys & By Chance Or Providence
The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is a scifi adventure where the Killjoys lost their lives battling against a controlling megacorp, and now their followers carry on the fight.
By Chance or Providence is a compilation of Becky's self-published minicomics of fantastic adventures of magic and horror!
Becky's website: http://beckycloonan.tumblr.com/
Shaun's website: http://shaun-simon.tumblr.com/
Monday, May 05, 2014
'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' promo poster
May 13: Roz Chast at Politics and Prose
Roz Chast - Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?
While her style is inimitably her own, Chast's story of aging parents will resonate with many. In four-color cartoon panels, photos, and text, Chast, a New Yorker contributor since 1978 and the author/illustrator of a dozen books, recounts her life with a needy father and strong-willed mother and faces their mental and physical deterioration with wit and honesty. (Bloomsbury)
- 5015 Connecticut Ave NW
- Washington ,
May 10: Maira Kalman at Takoma Park Library
Maira Kalman - Thomas Jefferson ✯RESCHEDULED — at Takoma Park Library
Kalman, illustrator of many books for adults and children as well as The New Yorker magazine, recounts the third president's many achievements without claiming that he was perfect. Among Jefferson's shortcomings: owning slaves and disparaging Native Americans, despite preaching equality. Ages 5 – 8. (Nancy Paulsen)
This event has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Takoma Park Library.
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Nancy Paulsen Books, 1/2014
- Takoma Park Library
- 101 Philadelphia Ave
- Takoma Park ,
- Maryland