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Friday, November 03, 2017
Nov 17: Animezing!: Castle in the Sky
Big Planet Comics' Jared Smith interviewed
The "How Does a Comic Book Store Owner Work?" Transcript
Read what Jared Smith had to say about running Big Planet Comics in Washington.
Slate Plus
Nov. 2 2017NPR on Derf's Dahmer and Thor movies
Portrait Of The Killer As A Young Man: 'My Friend Dahmer'
'Thor: Ragnarok' Is Hela Good
'Thor: Ragnarok' Pokes Fun At Itself While Being The Best Thor Film Yet
The City Paper features Adam Griffiths
Adam Griffiths Wrote a 600-Page Graphic Novel About His Grandmother's Civil Rights Lawsuit [in print as Graphic Novelty]
The local cartoonist spent nearly a decade on his sprawling, surreal D.C.-set graphic novel.
Washington City Paper Nov 3, 2017 , p. 23
https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/books/blog/20981372/adam-griffiths-washington-white-graphic-novelThe Post and City Paper on Thor and Blade of the Immortals
'Thor: Ragnarok' is a delicious blend of meaty action and sublime silliness [in print as Thor-ly needed].
'Thor: Ragnarok' rewrites the rules of superhero movies [in print as Hilarity ensues: 'Ragnarok' has fun breaking the rules].
Thor: Ragnorak Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Best Comedy [in print as Out of this World].
Director Taika Waititi injects new life into the Thor franchise.
Washington City Paper Nov 3, 2017 , p . 26
online at https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/film-tv/blog/20981316/thor-ragnorak-reviewed'Blade of the Immortal': Samurai is cursed with eternal life — and seemingly interminable sword fights [in print as Manga-inspired exercise in excess].
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
PR: Cards Comics & Collectibles New Location, In-Store Signing!
Cards Comics & Collectibles New Location, In-Store Signing!
| Store reopens in historic location, hosts Joe Pruett from AfterShock Comics |
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| Cards, Comics and Collectibles - Baltimore County's premiere comic book store and the official news source of the Baltimore Comic-Con - is moving! Stop in today at the BRAND NEW, MUCH LARGER Cards Comics and Collectibles at 51 Main Street, Reisterstown, MD 21136 -- we're still finishing our build-out, but you can pick up new books! |
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| This Saturday, November 4, 2017, to add to the excitement of the new store, come meet Joe Pruett, writer of Black Eyed Kids from AfterShock Comics for an in-store signing! |
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Cards Comics and Collectibles | 51 Main Street, Reisterstown, MD 21136
New Kickstarter from G.E. Gallas
G.E. Gallas writes in about her "new Kickstarter campaign: "Open Book Chocolates: Literary, Artisanal Chocolate Bars"!
https://www.kickstarter.com/
Open Book Chocolates is a marriage between two passions: literature and chocolate. Food can be a powerful instrument in storytelling, from the Muscat grapes Mercédès offers Monte Cristo to the ever-present tea shared by Holmes and Watson. Our signature flavors embody the stories, characters, and themes of our favorite classics."
The Post on Lego animation history
Lights, camera, Lego: How an 'active play' giant took a chance on Hollywood [in print as Lights, camera, Lego: Toymaker's bet pays off].
New Terry Flippo webcomic, Deliver Me, starts today
Terry is a mail carrier for the Post Office, iirc.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/325467341252869/permalink/325792587887011/
Sneak preview! Don't tell anyone I showed you. On second thought, TELL EVERYONE!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/325467341252869/permalink/325792587887011/
Sneak preview! Don't tell anyone I showed you. On second thought, TELL EVERYONE!
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Smithsonian rehashes Lichtenstein art lifts
(notwithstanding this headline, the author only quotes one artist whose work was quoted by Lichtenstein)
The Comic Artists Who Inspired Roy Lichtenstein Aren't Too Thrilled About It
Lichtenstein's use of comic art and styles made him one of America's most famous pop artists, but some have comic artists have a bad taste in their mouths
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/comics-behind-roy-lichtenstein-180966994/#ys9vzvC6k7esfjRx.01PR: Shepherdstown Closing - Beyond Comics
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Roye Okupe on today's free Halloween comic
Creator Roye Okupe On Blending West African History and Mythology for Malika
Oct 12, 2017
https://www.halloweencomicfest.com/Article/200334-Creator-Roye-Okupe-On-Blending-West-African-History-and-Mythology-for-MalikaReview: Wonder Woman: Warbringer
By Claire Rhodereprinted with permission from Her Campus at Chatham
Like a lot of Bardugo’s work, Wonder Woman: Warbringer was set in a rich fantasy world with incredibly strong female characters—both physically and emotionally. The story begins on Themyscira with Diana trying to prove herself to her fellow Amazons. The plot begins right in the first chapter when Diana rescues Alia Keralis, the sole survivor of a shipwreck. Despite the action at the beginning, the book has a slow start.
I’ve always found Bardugo’s work heavy and hard to get into, and the same was true of this book. Despite the non-stop action, great characters, and witty banter, the entire book felt like I was slogging through just to know how the plot was resolved.
Diana and Alia were what really redeemed the plot for me. Diana is wide-eyed and curious as she is in the movie, but she’s also hesitant to really trust this new world. She has her mission and she plans to achieve it, then spends her time trying to get back to Alia.
Alia, on the other hand, is the daughter of two scientists who died in a car crash. Now her overprotective older brother is her guardian, and she’s constantly trying to get away from his control over her. She’s also dealing with racial tensions throughout the novel and tries to explain the history of racism and systemic disenfranchisement to Diana while they’re fighting for their lives.
There are also a lot of great supporting characters who end up on their journey with them. There’s Nim, Alia’s best friend, and a fashion icon. Theo, who is a washed up maybe-genius and harboring a bit of a crush on Alia, and Jason, Alia’s older brother, tag along for the ride as well.
Wonder Woman: Warbringer is a good book and would be great for fans of the movie or of Bardugo’s other works. It’s an excellent addition to the Wonder Woman canon in its own right and perfect to pair with the movie.
Monday, October 30, 2017
Library of Congress to Open "Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists"
Library to Open "Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists"
Works From More Than 40 Artists Will Be Featured
Press Contact: Gayle Osterberg (202) 707-0020
October 27, 2017
https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-17-165/
Original works by women cartoonists and illustrators are featured in a new exhibition opening at the Library of Congress on Nov. 18. Spanning the late 1800s to the present, "Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists" brings to light remarkable but little-known contributions made by North American women to these art forms.
In fields traditionally dominated by men, many women have long earned their livelihoods creating art intended for reproduction and wide dissemination in newspapers, periodicals and books. Women pursuing careers in the early days of the visual arts, as in nearly every other profession, encountered limitations in training, permitted subject matter and adequate work environments. A host of challenges and longstanding social restrictions in a traditionally male-controlled system impeded many from advancing in their chosen fields.
The selected works drawn from the Library's extensive collections highlight the gradual broadening in both the private and public spheres of women's roles and interests, addressing such themes as evolving ideals of feminine beauty, new opportunities emerging for women in society, changes in gender relations and issues of human welfare. "Drawn to Purpose" demonstrates that women, once constrained by social conditions and convention, have gained immense new opportunities for self-expression and discovery to share with growing, appreciative audiences.
The exhibition will feature nearly 70 works by 43 artists in two rotations during its run from Nov. 18, 2017, through Oct. 20, 2018, in the Graphic Arts Galleries of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. The exhibition will be free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are not needed.
The exhibition is made possible by the Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon. An online version will be available to audiences nationwide at loc.gov on Nov. 18.
"Drawn to Purpose" is organized into seven sections: Themes and Genres; Golden Age Illustrators; Early Comics; New Voices, New Narratives; Editorial Illustrators; Magazine Covers and Cartoons; and Political Cartoonists.
Among the artists and works featured are Grace Drayton's wide-eyed, red-cheeked Campbell Kids, who debuted in 1909; Lynn Johnston's comic strip "For Better or For Worse"; Persian Gulf War editorial illustrations by Sue Coe and Frances Jetter; "Mixed Marriage" by New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast; and work by best-selling graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier.
The Library will release a companion book, "Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists" by curator Martha H. Kennedy, in the spring of 2018. Featuring more than 240 eye-catching illustrations from Library collections, "Drawn to Purpose" provides additional insights into the personal and professional experiences of more than 80 artists. Their individual stories—shaped by their access to art training, the impact of family on their careers and experiences of gender bias in the marketplace—serve as vivid reminders of the human dimensions of social change during a period in which the roles and interests of women spread from the private to the public sphere. The hardcover volume is published in association with University of Mississippi Press and will be available for $50 in the Library of Congress shop, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. Credit card orders are taken at (888) 682-3557 or loc.gov/shop/ and bookstores nationwide.
The Library of Congress is the world's largest library, offering access to the creative record of the United States—and extensive materials from around the world—both on-site and online. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore collections, reference services and other programs and plan a visit at loc.gov; access the official site for U.S. federal legislative information at congress.gov; and register creative works of authorship at copyright.gov.
PR 17-165
2017-10-27
ISSN 0731-3527
POLITICO EXPLAINS via Matt Wuerker
POLITICO EXPLAINS
Join POLITICO as we walk you through some of today's biggest policy debates with the help of key facts, figures and a paint brush. Our animated video series pairs our expert reporters with Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, Matt Wuerker, for a whole new way of looking at the news. First up, tax reform.
Tax Reform
How does the U.S. tax system really work? Who pays what—and how does it all add up? And how do American taxes compare with international competitors? Watch to find out.
Part One
Who Pays What?
Barry Blitt pictures by Bruce Guthrie
Barry Blitt gave a very funny talk last night at Poltics and Prose. See the pictures by Bruce Guthrie at http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/keys/2017_10_29B1_Blitt
The Post talks to voice actors
In $25 billion video game industry, voice actors face broken vocal cords and low pay [in print as Ashly Burch wants you to know her voice matters].
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