Tuesday, November 18, 2014

The "How Does a Cartoonist Work?" Edition:Slate's podcast about work explores how the Washington Post's Tom Toles creates new cartoons almost every day of the week.

By David Plotz

Slate's Working podcast November 11 2014

http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/working/2014/11/david_plotz_talks_to_washington_post_cartoonist_tom_toles_about_developing.html

and http://www.podtrac.net/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/slatedailypodcast/working14111101_ep6_Toles.mp3

Monday, November 10, 2014

Akino Kondoh's Nothing Whatsoever All Out in the Open on sale

From Ryan Holmberg:

Another small manga translation project that I organized, Akino Kondoh's Nothing Whatsoever All Out in the Open, is now available from Retrofit Comics, who are based in Philadelphia, and Big Planet Comics of the Washington, DC area.

http://retrofit.storenvy.com/collections/29642-all-products/products/9773164-nothing-whatsoever-all-out-in-the-open-by-akino-kondoh

Within a week or two, it should also be available for sale at most major comics shops in North America that carry small press publications.

Many of you will know Kondoh's work as an animator and painter, perhaps through solo shows at Mizuma Art Gallery or group shows at Mori Museum, amongst other prominent venues.

The new volume is 50 pages, priced at $6, and is headlined by a touching and elliptical work she recently created while living in New York, where she has been based for many years.

We hope to do more work with Kondoh-san in the future, so please help publicize this volume. I will also point out that it is perfectly sized and priced as a stocking stuffer, so buy a copy for every member of your extended family, as well as for your friends, workmates, and romantic partners.

Sunday, November 09, 2014

Nov 21: Animezing: Time of EVE - The Movie

Animezing Series
Presented by the JICC, Embassy of Japan

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Time of EVE: The Movie

Friday, November 21, 6:30 p.m.

Our Location:
JICC, Embassy of Japan
1150 18th St, NW
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036

Driving directions

Covering territory explored by "Blade Runner" and "I, Robot", "Time of EVE" is an exquisitely drawn, sci-fi allegory that probes questions of artificial intelligence and emotions, while flirting with the moral and personal implications of human-robot romance.

Two high school boys grapple with their own humanity in a world where people are serviced by androids distinguished from their masters only by the halo-like rings above their heads. Public mores, enforced by the shadowy Robot Ethics Committee, dictate that androids be treated like appliances, and those who empathize with their robots are branded as "android-holics."

Rikuo and his childhood pal Masaki find their assumptions about androids radically challenged when they come across Time of EVE, a cafe where androids and people are treated as equals. Liberated from the strictures of the Ethics Committee, Masaki and Rikuo must confront old wounds of betrayal and grief, and are faced with decisions that put their friendship and families on the line.

Winner of the Jury Recommended Work - Animation Division at the 14th Japan Media Arts Festival (2010).

Please note this film contains some mild sexual content. Recommended ages: 12 and up.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee guests a seat.

Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please contact us at jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp in the event of cancellation.

Doors open at 6:00 pm. No admission or re-entry after 7:00 pm.

The Post reviews Bungle Family

Cartoon ballons that soar to old heights [Book review: 'The Bungle Family' by Harry J. Tuthill]

By Dennis Drabelle

Washington Post November 9 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/2014/11/05/f1ed429a-54b3-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_story.html

Super-collector Art Wood has passed away

Much of Art Wood's collection is now in the Library of Congress, and he briefly had opened a comic art museum near the White House. He was also an editorial cartoonist for Washington newspapers.

Mr. James Arthur Wood Jr.

June 6, 1927 - November 4, 2014

Obituary for Mr. James Arthur Wood Jr.

http://www.jtmorriss.com/obituaries/James-Wood-8/#!/Obituary

Saturday, November 08, 2014

That darn Big Nate and Doonesbury

Letters to the Editor: The life and (interesting) times of John Tyler

Dorothy Pugh, Potomac

Washington Post November 8 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-life-and-interesting-times-of-john-tyler/2014/11/06/672f7aca-5bb5-11e4-9d6c-756a229d8b18_story.html

Letters to the Editor: A topic ill-suited to the comics

George H. Spencer, McLean

Washington Post November 8 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-topic-ill-suited-to-the-comics/2014/11/06/1816d4a0-638b-11e4-ab86-46000e1d0035_story.html

Tom Toles' musical has segments online

Check out the Lethal Bark website for photos and music from the test run of the Toles and Goodman musical Catapult Love.

Friday, November 07, 2014

Hannah Benbow interview on City Paper blog (with extras)

Local Animator Hannah Benbow Drew a Cartoon Cat for Every Day of 2014

by Mike Rhode on Nov. 7, 2014
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/general/2014/11/07/local-animator-hannah-benbow-drew-a-cartoon-cat-for-every-day-of-2014/

and here's some material that got snipped by editorial:

What's your favorite thing about DC?

I'd say my favorite thing about DC is seeing all of the monuments and being surrounded by so much history. I use to live in Arlington and had a running route that went through the Iwo Jima memorial, around Arlington Cemetery, across the bridge and past the Lincoln Memorial. It was just such an amazing view.

Least favorite?

Probably the metro and traffic, although the metro is my prime transportation for travel. The high fares, over crowding and constant weekend maintenance work outweigh the positives. When I do drive, I get so frustrated that I'm probably only driving 5 miles, but it takes 30-40 minutes. Basically flying cars and teleportation need to happen faster in the DC area.

What monument or museum do like to take visitors to?

I love taking friends to the Theodore Roosevelt Island. Since it's a bit off the beaten path from the regular National Mall traffic, it never seems to be overcrowded. It's a great little get away into nature and away from the noise of the city.

How about a favorite local restaurant?

I'd have to say Founding Farmers is probably my favorite. Everything single thing on the menu is melt in your mouth delicious. I also love that they resource local ingredients. Although more a specialty shop, a close second would be Georgetown Cupcake. I have been one of those crazy people who will wait in their line – their red velvet's are worth it!

Do you have a website or blog?

Yes! My website is www.hannamations.com . I do have a blog that I update pretty much daily as well - hannamations.tumblr.com

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

The Art of Richard Thompson video - behind the scenes interview

THIS JUST IN: 'The Art of Richard Thompson': Filmmakers behind new documentary short deftly capture 'the cartoonist's cartoonist' [Q&A]

The Art of Richard Thompson short video

The Art of Richard Thompson

Monday, November 17, 2014

Comic Riffs on The Wizard of ID's 50th

'THE WIZARD OF ID' TURNS 50: Here and on the comics page, cartoonists celebrate the Hart/Parker strip's golden anniversary

Sunday, November 16, 2014

1998 photos of local cartoonists

Saturday, November 15, 2014

That darn Mark Trail

Don't get diving lessons from 'Mark Trail'

Go read Richard Thompsons eulogy for his friend Art Wood

Friday, November 14, 2014

Kelley Jones artwork exhibit at Geppi's Museum

Comic Riffs talks Danish Islam cartoons

The Post reviews IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Josh Kramer's cartoon journalism in the City Paper

Underground Economy

NPR's Monkey See ruminates on Wonder Woman movie

A Great Director — Who's Also A Woman — Might Direct 'Wonder Woman'

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Comic Riffs talks with Adam 'Batman' West

Tom Toles interviewed by Slate