Small Press Expo 2014: A Wedding, A Prom, and Lots of Comics
By Heidi MacDonald and Calvin Reid
Sep 17, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The Post on Tony Auth
CARTOON OF THE DAY: Signe Wilkinson memorializes her mentor, Tony Auth (RIP)
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog September 16 2014
Tony Auth, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist who satirized political figures, dies at 72
By Matt Schudel
Washington Post September 17 2014
Comic Riffs talks to Alison Bechdel
2014 MacARTHUR 'GENIUS' GRANTS: For groundbreaking 'Fun Home' cartoonist Alison Bechdel, the latest twist in her 'really crazy' year
By Michael Cavna September 17 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Steve Artley headed to Toonfest this week
Toonfest Headliners Excited For Visit
By Dustin Watson
September 08. 2014
http://www.linncountyleader.com/article/20140908/NEWS/140909162/1994/NEWS?template=printart
By Dustin Watson
September 08. 2014
http://www.linncountyleader.com/article/20140908/NEWS/140909162/1994/NEWS?template=printart
New book from Lost Art Books
THE LOST ART OF RAY WILLNER: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD
The Lost Art of Ray Willner: The Adventures of Robin Hood
All 14 stories collected for the first time
Introduction by Joseph V. Procopio
Career-spanning bonus gallery
Ray Willner was a casualty of the culture wars. With a comics career dating to 1939, Willner produced impressive work for publishers small and large throughout the 1940s. By 1949 he landed one of the only steady gigs in his career for an unusual publisher: The Brown Shoe Company. It was there that Willner found a simpatico spirit in fellow artist Reed Crandall. Although their collaboration on the Brown Shoe Co. series The Adventures of Robin Hood lasted less than a year — cancelled in the wake of the scaremongering backlash against comics in the 1950s — the seven issues produced by Willner with Crandall represent a seldom seen high-water mark in comics art. They were the last comics Willner would ever draw.
The Lost Art of Ray Willner collects these comics for the first time since their original publication in 1956 and includes an introductory essay on Willner's life and career.
- See more at: http://www.picturethispress.com/the-lost-art-of-ray-willner-the-adventures-of-robin-hood/#sthash.9AXhas7n.dpufMonday, September 15, 2014
Retrofit Comics interview
Box Brown and Jared Smith Interviewed
By Raighne Hogan on 26 August 2014http://2dcloud.com/explodingwrists/box-brown-and-jared-smith-interviewed/
Tonight: Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing in Takoma Park
Sept 15: Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing, Monday 7:30 at the Takoma Park MD Library
Eleanor Davis at the Takoma Park MD Library Monday Sept 15, 7:30.
Following this weekend's Small Press Expo if you are the sort who need even more comics in your life, after SPX, come visit your comics friendly local library on Monday as Eleanor Davis (Secret Science Alliance) visits with her slideshow presentation of life, work, art, etc and also to share her new work: How to be Happy.. And she may be bringing along her husband collaborator artist illustrator writer Drew Weing (Set to Sea).
Come talk comics, process, the struggle between freelancing and working on personal projects, etc.
Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912. (or a short-ish walk down the hill from the Takoma Park Metro stop on the Red Line).
http://comixtakoma.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/how-to-be-happy-eleanor-davis-monday-sept-15-730/
Following this weekend's Small Press Expo if you are the sort who need even more comics in your life, after SPX, come visit your comics friendly local library on Monday as Eleanor Davis (Secret Science Alliance) visits with her slideshow presentation of life, work, art, etc and also to share her new work: How to be Happy.. And she may be bringing along her husband collaborator artist illustrator writer Drew Weing (Set to Sea).
Come talk comics, process, the struggle between freelancing and working on personal projects, etc.
Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912. (or a short-ish walk down the hill from the Takoma Park Metro stop on the Red Line).
http://comixtakoma.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/how-to-be-happy-eleanor-davis-monday-sept-15-730/
Another Library of Congress comics reader picture
Queens, New York. Nursery school at Queensbridge housing project. Child reading a comic book during rest period
- Title: Queens, New York. Nursery school at Queensbridge housing project. Child reading a comic book during rest period
- Creator(s): Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985, photographer
- Date Created/Published: 1942 June.
- Medium: 1 negative : safety ; 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches or smaller.
- Reproduction Number: LC-USW3-004750-D (b&w film neg.)
- Rights Advisory: No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs(http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html)
- Call Number: LC-USW3- 004750-D [P&P]
- Other Number: D 37556
- Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
- Notes:
- Title and other information from caption card.
- LOT 0294 (Location of corresponding print.)
- Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944.
- More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is available athttp://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsaowi
- Film copy on SIS roll 2, frame 1807.
- Subjects:
- Format:
- Collections:
- Part of: Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information Photograph Collection (Library of Congress)
- Bookmark This Record:
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/owi2001006999/PP/
SPX's Ignatz Awards
SPX: SMALL PRESS EXPO: And your 2014 Ignatz Award winners are…
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog September 14 2014
Comic Riffs on Tony Auth's passing
RIP, TONY AUTH: Colleagues salute Pulitzer-winning Philadelphia journalist as a singular, big-hearted artist
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog September 15 2014
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Robin Ha is a new local cartoonist
Robin Ha is a new local cartoonist. She's just moved to the area. I met her today at SPX. Here's her info:
An interview will follow I hope.
Sept 15: Raina Telgemeier and Dave Roman in Arlington
Raina Telgemeier and Dave Roman
Mon, September 15, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
One More Page Books
Address: 2200 N Westmoreland St #101, Arlington, VA 22213
Phone:(703) 300-9746
They do a great job presenting all-age comics.
SPX day 2 photos
I had a good time again today, and took a few more shots. All the pictures can be seen at my Flickr site. I think people probably did well, on both sides of the table, but I'm sure the main news sites will cover that. I saw Tom "Comics Reporter" Spurgeon and Heidi "the Beat" MacDonald in passing today.
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| James Kochalka |
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| Rob Ullman, the former Washington City Paper's Savage Love illustrator |
SPX day 1 photos
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| Ellen Lindner |
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| Jules Feiffer |
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| Raina Telgemeier and Dave Roman |
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| Dean Haspiel and Christa Cassano |
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| Carolyn Belefski |
Friday, September 12, 2014
Comic Riffs talks to Jules Feiffer
SMALL PRESS EXPO: 'Godfather of the alties' Jules Feiffer finds he's a new man since leaving Manhattan
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/09/12/small-press-expo-godfather-of-the-alties-jules-feiffer-finds-hes-a-new-man-since-leaving-manhattan/
Small Press Expo, aka SPX, starts tomorrow
The blogosphere is full of information, so here's just the basics from their website. This is always a good show, and they've got some great alternative newspaper cartoonists this year, including Jules Feiffer who was one of the earliest. Note that the Metro Station garage is a good walk from the hotel especially with books. From ComicsDC, Matt Dembicki will be at the DC Conspiracy table on Saturday only, and Mike Rhode will be roaming the crowd on both days.
Dates & Times:
September 13th and 14th, 2014
Saturday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission:
One Day Membership:
$15 Saturday
$10 Sunday
Weekend Membership: $20
Tickets on sale at the door.
Location:
The world class Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
North Bethesda, MD 20852
FREE PARKING is available on weekends at the White Flint Metro Station, which is across the street from the Marriott.
Roboy Red game app now available
from http://www.comicbookdiner.com/2014/09/11/roboy-red-game-app-soars-into-itunes/
We just launched the Roboy Red: Jetpack Attack game app at iTunes and Google Play! It is a FREE app, modeled after the famous Jetpack Attack, but with John & Rich's own special Roboy flair!
You can download from iTunes by clicking HERE>>
Download at Google Play for Android >>
This is the first of a series of apps that the Comic Book Diner have planned as part of a mission to spread the word, and draw people into the cool comics that we do! Here's a nifty new YouTube vid to check out the app… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Ywr2RLSG8
And John notes: At SPX, I will give a FREE comic book to anyone who shows me the downloaded app on their iPhone, iPad or Android device! Booth H14, right next to Raina and Dave!
Tonight: Jules Feiffer at Politics and Prose
Jules Feiffer - Kill My Mother: A Graphic Novel ♦
Sep 12 2014 7:00 pm
Feiffer has brought a distinctive art and wit to cartoons, plays, and children's books. Now he applies his inimitable style to the graphic novel. His story draws on his early life in California and on noir films and detective novels, and follows five women from the Depression years through World War II as they untangle deceptions, identities, and murder to get at the truth. (Liveright)
Beer and wine will be available.
- 5015 Connecticut Ave NW
- Washington
- District Of Columbia
Intergalactic Nemesis part 2 at Artisphere - free ticket contest on Facebook
This comics-related show is at Artisphere later this month.
A few photos from TCDS Drink and Draw...
A few photos from the Team Cul de Sac Drink and Draw at Baltimore Comic-Con fundraiser, arranged by Joe Sutliff, can be seen here.
Comic Riffs reviews Dean Haspiel's new book
SMALL PRESS EXPO: Dean Haspiel's 'Fear, My Dear' is a hard-boiled dish, best served bold
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog September 11 2014 http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/09/11/small-press-expo-dean-haspiels-fear-my-dear-is-a-hard-boiled-dish-best-served-bold
PR: Dust Elves at SPX tomorrow
We're overwhelmed by SPX news, but this is a local cartoonist's press release.
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Thursday, September 11, 2014
Sept 15: Eleanor Davis, Monday 7:30 at the Takoma Park MD Library
Eleanor Davis at the Takoma Park MD Library Monday Sept 15, 7:30.
Following this weekend's Small Press Expo if you are the sort who need even more comics in your life, after SPX, come visit your comics friendly local library on Monday as Eleanor Davis (Secret Science Alliance) visits with her slideshow presentation of life, work, art, etc and also to share her new work: How to be Happy.. And she may be bringing along her husband collaborator artist illustrator writer Drew Weing (Set to Sea).
Come talk comics, process, the struggle between freelancing and working on personal projects, etc.
Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912. (or a short-ish walk down the hill from the Takoma Park Metro stop on the Red Line).
http://comixtakoma.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/how-to-be-happy-eleanor-davis-monday-sept-15-730/
Following this weekend's Small Press Expo if you are the sort who need even more comics in your life, after SPX, come visit your comics friendly local library on Monday as Eleanor Davis (Secret Science Alliance) visits with her slideshow presentation of life, work, art, etc and also to share her new work: How to be Happy.. And she may be bringing along her husband collaborator artist illustrator writer Drew Weing (Set to Sea).
Come talk comics, process, the struggle between freelancing and working on personal projects, etc.
Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912. (or a short-ish walk down the hill from the Takoma Park Metro stop on the Red Line).
http://comixtakoma.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/how-to-be-happy-eleanor-davis-monday-sept-15-730/
Hannah Benbow interview for Baltimore Comic-Con
Like/Dislike with Hannah Benbow, animator
AS TOLD TO ALEXA COTTMAN-ROBINSON,
B (September 3, 2014). p. 12
The Express on SPX
Small Press Expo 2014: Three of the event's biggest draws [in print as 3 big draws at the Small Press Expo].
By Lori McCue
Express September 11 2014, p. 22
Awesome Con DC info
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Shannon Wheeler on meeting Rep. Lewis
Rep. John Lewis and Shannon Wheeler met at a party for graphic novelists. Awkwardness ensued.
March by Lewis and Wheeler's God is Disappointed in You are both for sale at half price at Top Shelf's website.
PR: NBM HEADS TO SPX 2014
NBM HEADS TO SPX 2014
Patrick Atangan's Invincible Days Makes It's Debut
On September 13-14th, you can find some of the most prestigious names in comics at the 2014 Small Press Expo (aka SPX).
Unlike many conventions that are geared toward pop culture or corporately owned comics, SPX was created in 1994 to promote artists and publishers who produce independent comics. SPX hosts an annual festival that provides a forum for artists, writers and publishers of comic art in its various forms to present to the public comic art not normally accessible through normal commercial channels.
This weekend, you can find NBM at Table F1-F2, where we'll have our latest book on hand, Invincible Days.
By the author of the Yellow Jar and Silk Tapestry, this collection of short stories forms a singular narrative that reveals the tiny moments when you realize you are at the precious end-days of youth. Atangan creates an intricate mosaic from his own childhood memories as well as those gathered from friends and family. Bittersweet, joyful and reflective, these are the type of marking moments that best define us as adults.
Unfortunately, creator Patrick Atangan cannot be there, but we'll have some of his original art that's we'll be raffling off. Purchase any of his books to enter to win.
In addition, we'll have some previews of our upcoming books including Jude Nude by Etienne Davodeau, Dungeon: Twilight, Volume 4, as well as our special accordion book, Pascal Rabaté’s Street View, it needs to be seen to be believed!
We'll also have a fashionably EARLY preview of a book that will have everyone talking come SPRING 2015, Annie Goetzinger’s Girl in Dior.
We'll also have a fashionably EARLY preview of a book that will have everyone talking come SPRING 2015, Annie Goetzinger’s Girl in Dior.
We’ll also be offering all of our latest titles and prints are available for free with any $30 purchase, with a signed version free with a $50 purchase.
Throughout SPX, NBM can be found at tables F1-F2.
Throughout SPX, NBM can be found at tables F1-F2.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Another comics-reading photo at Library of Congress
Children of gold miners looking at the comics, Mogollon, New Mexico
- Title: Children of gold miners looking at the comics, Mogollon, New Mexico
- Creator(s): Lee, Russell, 1903-1986, photographer
- Date Created/Published: 1940 June.
- Medium: 1 negative : nitrate ; 35 mm.
- Reproduction Number: LC-USF33-012792-M5 (b&w film nitrate neg.) LC-DIG-fsa-8a28957 (digital file from original neg.)
- Rights Advisory: No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs(http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html)
- Call Number: LC-USF33- 012792-M5 [P&P]
- Other Number: H 366582
- Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, DC 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
- Notes:
- Title and other information from caption card.
- LOT 0623 (Possible location of corresponding print).
- LOT 0625 (Possible location of corresponding print).
- LOT 0639 (Possible location of corresponding print).
- LOT 0649 (Possible location of corresponding print).
- LOT 0652 (Possible location of corresponding print).
- Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944.
- More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is available athttp://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsaowi
- Thanks to Sara Duke of the Library again! I can't tell what they're reading at all.
School Library Journal on the National Book Festival
Gene
Luen Yang Rouses the Crowd at DC National Book Festival
By
Rocco Staino
School
Library Journal September 5, 2014
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Going down to Lima, going to Peru
Teaching environmental issues through comics: I'll be in Lima, Peru, Sept. 15-17 and in Cusco, Peru, Sept. 17-18 (courtesy of the U.S. State Department) talking with students and teachers, and judging with Nicolás Tarnawiecki a national environmental comics contest. It's part of a national preparation for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Lima in December.
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