Did you know that HOTWIRE 2 contributor Tobias Tak was once one of the highest regarded tap dancers in Europe? From his TapDance.com bio: "Dutch-born, London-based TOBIAS TAK is one of the most gifted tap soloists, following extensive training with some of the greatest names in 20th-century American jazz tap history (Pepsi Bethel etc). He has worked with Wayne Sleep, Gregory Hines, The Nicholas Brothers, Paco Pena, Jools Holland, Humphrey Lyttleton, JazzXchange, Zoots & Spangles, Bullies Ballerinas, Bryan Ferry, Angela Rippon etc etc." He's also a wholly unique and talented cartoonist. Here's a page from his HOTWIRE 2 story:
Todd DePastino hits the road for Willie & Joe
Todd DePastino hits the road in April and May to promote his TWO new books about the legendary cartoonist Bill Mauldin. DePastino is the author of the just-released A LIFE UP FRONT, the definitive biography of Mauldin published by W.W. Norton. He is also the general editor of the cartoon collection WILLIE & JOE: THE WWII YEARS, coming next month from Fantagraphics (check out our Flicker slideshow here). He will talk about both books in New Mexico, Chicago, Boston and Pittsburgh in the coming weeks. WHEN: Thursday, April 3, 7:00 PMWHERE: Santa Fe Public Library145 Washington StreetSanta Fe, NM WHEN: Friday, April 4 at 7 PMWHERE: Page…
Olive, you’re a fine girl…
Olive, you're a fine girl…
Show and Tell, Pt. 6
More crap that'll fit on the scanner… A pencil rough from a panel of Charles Burns' Black Hole, including a mysterious clue from Charles ("Who's this guy?"): This illustration is the cover art to Joe Coleman's Man of Sorrows book from Gates of Heck. This is a great book, BTW, which basically is an explication of one of Coleman's most famous paintings, with die cut details from the painting tipped into each page with extensive commentary on each by Coleman. A spot illustration by Archer Prewitt. I have no idea what this was for, but it's pretty: Super cool Chris…
Or, you can just service a governor…
For a larger version, go here and scroll down a bit. This strip appears in Ellen Forney's I LOVE LED ZEPPELIN.
Saturday night in Austin!
Get yer South by Southwest on at Austin Books tomorrow!
Tonight in Brooklyn!
Acts of God willing…
The Fun Never Stops!: Drew Friedman Show Opens March 27 at Fantagraphics
"THE FUN NEVER STOPS!" WITH DREW FRIEDMAN AT FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKSTORE & GALLERY IN SEATTLE, OPENING MARCH 27. Drew Friedman is among the most notorious illustrators and cartoonists in America. According to Entertainment Weekly, “He holds a marvelously warped lens up to crusty politicians and debauched celebrities. A good-natured misanthrope with an obsessive style and a sardonic tongue, Drew Friedman is one of the country’s sharper political artists.” Friedman will appear in Seattle for the first time at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery for a book signing and exhibition of his original artwork on Thursday, March 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM….
Drew Friedman Show Opens March 27 at Fantagraphics
“THE FUN NEVER STOPS!” WITH DREW FRIEDMAN AT FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKSTORE & GALLERY IN SEATTLE, OPENING MARCH 27. Drew Friedman is among the most notorious illustrators and cartoonists in America. According to Entertainment Weekly, “He holds a marvelously warped lens up to crusty politicians and debauched celebrities. A good-natured misanthrope with an obsessive style and a sardonic tongue, Drew Friedman is one of the country’s sharper political artists.” Friedman will appear in Seattle for the first time at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery for a book signing and exhibition of his original artwork on Thursday, March 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM….
Does not compute!
Sean T. Collins interviews Gary Panter for… Marvel.com?! Everything I thought I knew to be true in this world is suddenly in question.
