The must-see comics event of the week. Michael Kupperman will performs his way through several of his comics, including one in 3-D! And yes, glasses will be provided.
Jon Vermilyea at SHQ
This looks like a killer show:
Eroyn Franklin Book Release Party Aug. 22
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery celebrates publication of Eroyn Franklin's ambitious graphic novel Another Glorious Day at the Nothing Factory. August 12, 2009 – Seattle, WA. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery continues its summer celebration of Seattle cartoonists with a signing and book launch party for Eroyn Franklin's new graphic novel Another Glorious Day at the Nothing Factory on Saturday, August 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Produced with the support of the Xeric Foundation and Allied Arts, this 216 page book consists of striking hand cut images, with an individually die-cut silkscreen cover in a numbered edition of 1,000 copies….
Eroyn Franklin book release party Aug. 22
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery celebrates publication of Eroyn Franklin's ambitious graphic novel Another Glorious Day at the Nothing Factory. August 12, 2009 – Seattle, WA. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery continues its summer celebration of Seattle cartoonists with a signing and book launch party for Eroyn Franklin's new graphic novel Another Glorious Day at the Nothing Factory on Saturday, August 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Produced with the support of the Xeric Foundation and Allied Arts, this 216 page book consists of striking hand cut images, with an individually die-cut silkscreen cover in a numbered edition of 1,000 copies….
Random Comics Quote of the Day
Paul McCartney on "illegitimate" artforms, in discussing the forthcoming Beatles Rock Band: "Rock 'n' roll, or the Beatles, started as just sort of hillbilly music, just a passing phase, but now it's revered as an art form because so much has been done in it. Same with comics, and I think same with video games." From the New York Times. What graphic novels do you think Paul McCartney reads?!?
Jog on Prison Pit
One of my favorite books this year is Johnny Ryan's PRISON PIT, a book that I think is his magnum opus. So it was with great self-satisfaction this morning that I read Jog's review of the book, the first proper review I've seen yet. A brief summary of his take? "Jesus Fucking Christ."
Artforum talks to Andrei Molotiu of Abstract Comics
Andrei Molotiu talks to Artforum's Nicole Rudick about Abstract Comics.
Fife Life
The new print by Drew Friedman.
VICE interviews Ryan
Johnny Ryan talks Prison Pit and moustaches in a hilarious new VICE interview.
BLAB! at Copro Nason Saturday!
THE 5th ANNUAL BLAB! SHOWAugust 8th – August 29th, 2009OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, August 8th, 8:00-11:30 pm COPRO GALLERY (at Bergamot Station)2525 Michigan Ave #T5, Santa Monica, CA 90404GALLERY: 310-829-2156 PREVIEW OF ARTWORK: www.blabshow.com Copro Gallery and Monte Beauchamp proudly present the fifth annual "BLAB! SHOW," a kaleidoscope of colors and scenes from the "21st-Century Apocalypse" feature in the next issue of BLAB! Artists include: MARK RYDEN, JOE SORREN, JEFF SOTO, SHAG, FEMKE HIEMSTRA, ALEX GROSS, NATALIA FABIA, RYAN HESHKA, MARTIN WITTFOOTH, OWEN SMITH, GARY BASEMAN, JEAN-PIERRE ROY, KRIS KUKSI, GEORGANNE DEEN, GARY TAXALI, SPAIN, XNO, FRED STONEHOUSE, ANDY KEHOE, MARC BURCKHARDT, MARK…
