* Other People's Publications** Yeah, You Know Me. Dig your teeth into Relish: My Life in the Kitchen, the new graphic memoir from New York cartoonist Lucy Knisley, out now from our friends at First Second! Larry had an advance copy behind the counter a few months ago, and I was instantly charmed by Lucy's stories of growing up as the daughter of "foodies." Her love of food propels her around the world, finding the perfect croissants in France and addictive candy in Tokyo. And perfectly enough, interspersed between these vignettes is recipes from Lucy herself! A comic that helps…
This Week in Fantagraphics Events: 4/15-4/22
Events are "springing" at Fantagraphics! Wednesday, April 17th • Auburn, WA: Our own Ellen Forney will be a guest speaker at the Holman Library [ 12401 SE 320th Street ] on the campus of the Green River Community College at noon, followed by a comics workshop from 1:00 to 3:30 PM! Larry Reid will be on site to sell you Ellen's books from the Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery! (more info) Thursday, April 18th • Baltimore, MD: Join Dash Shaw from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Atomic Books for a signing of his new graphic novel, New School, as well as…
Even Better Than Jell-O Pudding Pops!
Hey, hey, hey! It's comedy genius Peter Serafinowicz with his new Drew Friedman original artwork!!! We've always known Peter had excellent taste — as we've mentioned before on the FLOG, Peter once collaborated with our own Michael Kupperman, and has long been a huge fan of his on Twitter. So, I suppose we shouldn't have been surprised at all to see him tweet this the other day: One of my favorite comedians meets one of my favorite artists? Be still my heart!!! Do you want to be cool like Peter and own some original artwork from Drew? Well, I'm sorry, you…
Old Comics, Old Freaks, Old Jews: Drew Friedman at the SoHo Gallery for Digital Art!
"I stand in awe of Drew Friedman's technique and the certain flavor of sad old America he captures. I love his stuff… He's such a wacko!"—R. Crumb Old Comics, Old Freaks, Old Jews, and LOTS of fun! Join graphic humorist Drew Friedman on Wednesday, April 24th for the third in a series of Weekly Comic Book Round Table Talks at the Soho Gallery for Digital Art in New York City! Host Danny Fingeroth will ask this master cartoonist and satirist about his life and career, and Drew will unveil previews of new, unreleased work, including his "Legends of Comic Books"…
This Week in Fantagraphics Events: 4/8-4/15
Wednesday, April 10th • New York City, NY: Our own James Romberger will be part of the infamous CAROUSEL series hosted by R. Sikoryak! Join James and this all-star cast at Dixon Place [ 161A Chrystie Street (btwn Rivington & Delancey) ] starting at 7:30 PM! (more info) Saturday, April 13th • Seattle, WA: The Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery launches its brand new exhibit, Dash Shaw: Stories, featuring 14 original artworks! Come get a first look at the show, and then join us again on Saturday, May 4th when Dash Shaw joins us in person for a film screening, discussion,…
This Week in Fantagraphics Events: 4/1-4/8
Wednesday, April 3rd • Seattle, WA: Well, read the sign! Jen Vaughn, our most marvelous Marketing/PR/Outreach Fiend, is teaming up with her best friend Nomi Kane for a comics art show at Chocolati Cafe [ 1716 N. 45th Street ]. Join them for the opening reception tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, but even if you can't, you'll still have until Friday, May 3rd to see their exhibit! (more info) Friday, April 5th • Brooklyn, NY: Join Dash Shaw at Desert Island for an exhibition of original art, a signing of 3 New Stories, the unveiling of a beautiful new print,…
Fantagraphics at MoCCA 2013 in NYC!
Fantagraphics is excited to be attending the 2013 MoCCA Arts Festival on Saturday, April 6th and Sunday, April 7th at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City! We've got so many beautiful debuts in store for you — in very limited quantities, so make our table your first stop: • 3 New Stories by Dash Shaw • New School by Dash Shaw (UPDATE: A slight delay at the printer means this will miss the festival. Sorry!) • Zippy: The Dingburg Diaries by Bill Griffith • Barnaby Vol. 1 by Crockett Johnson; edited by Eric Reynolds and Philip Nel •…
Fantagraphics at MoCCA 2013 in NYC!
Fantagraphics is excited to be attending the 2013 MoCCA Arts Festival on Saturday, April 6th and Sunday, April 7th at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City! We've got so many beautiful debuts in store for you — in very limited quantities, so make our table your first stop: • 3 New Stories by Dash Shaw • New School by Dash Shaw (UPDATE: A slight delay at the printer means this will miss the festival. Sorry!) • Zippy: The Dingburg Diaries by Bill Griffith • Barnaby Vol. 1 by Crockett Johnson; edited by Eric Reynolds and Philip Nel •…
Ron Regé, Jr. Cartoon Utopia Original Artwork On Sale Now!
Earlier this month, the great Ron Regé, Jr. taught an amazing week-long class at SAW, the Sequential Artists Workshop, in Gainesville, Florida, followed by an art show at the F.L.A. Gallery. Well, for those of us who don't live in Florida, artwork from Ron's show is now available online! There's everything from collages, pen-and-paper drawings, and even original artwork from his magnum-opus The Cartoon Utopia! Everything is one-of-a-kind, so go snap up your favorite before someone else does!
Ron Regé, Jr. Record Dolls on Kickstarter!
Want to hug a record but afraid you'll scratch it? Raffie and Foppie are for you! Chicago-based label FPE Records asked our own Ron Regé, Jr. to draw some dancing records for an ad, and once they saw the results, they wanted to hug 'em! So, the idea for stuffed Raffie and Foppie record dolls was born. FPE currently launched a Kickstarter to get these cuties manufactured, so check it out and get yourself some huggable new friends!
