On loan to Buenaventura Press, from January 25th to February 3rd I was in France to attend Festival International de la Bande Dessinée d'Angoulême. My trip to Angoulême was bookended by brief stays in Paris, a city I hadn't visited in 8 1/2 years. Here are some photos I took while I was in France… I flew to Paris by way of Chicago… Looking back on this photo I genuinely envy The Sleeping Chef of O'Hare Airport, when I landed in Paris I had't slept for over 30 hours and I hadn't a clue as to where I would be…
Perspiration
SUBLIFE unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con 2008
L to R: Gary Groth & Mike Baehr cltuch the first copies as Zuniga looks on. Zuniga, Kim Thompson, John Pham & Raina Further inspection by Gary & Mike Kim & John examine the print quality Tim Hensley (in hat), Kim & John John & Raina discuss John, Raina and Tim jawin' about the binding
Zak Sally & Nate Denver at Play
The day after Zak Sally and Nate Denver played the Fantasygraphics comic book store we tried to go see the batman (stinks) movie at the imax bubble but it was sold out so then we went to Archie Mcphee's and looked at stuff. Capt. Zak! We found a photo of Xaime stapled to the wall! Nate Denver surveys the land. (Zak and I did eventually see the 12 and a half hour long batman movie and it was… uh… the best movie ever… I guess…)
… ARE FOREVER …
OUT NOW! DIAMOND COMICS no. 2 The second issue of Floating World Comics experimental comics tabloid. Maybe you were lucky enough to find a copy of the first issue? They’re free at cafes, bars, and shops all over Portland. Issue 2 features more incredible work from Luke Ramsey , Evan Meister, Barnaby Ward, Bald Eagles , Kevin Hooyman and more. Huzzah!
ANGELENOS DESCEND ON HOPE
Male Odor MonstersA group exhibition featuring original works by: Brian ChippendaleMatthew ThurberC.F.Carlos Gonzales Wednesday, July 16, 7pm – August 5 Hope Gallery – 1547 Echo Park Ave 90026
JORDAN DOES SEATTLE
Not long ago my old pal Jordan Crane visited Seattle for the first time. Here's some evidence… You've seen THIS , right?
BEA 2008
A couple of weeks ago Gary and I went to Los Angeles for BEA 2008. In the Comic Book Salesman game we like to call this a "buy week." Here are some photos… 1 – 4. The Fantagraphics booth 5. Joe Matt, Chris Oliveros and Ron Rege Jr. (kind of blurry; but nice) 6. My man Jamie Saloman! Who has some cool photos up at the D&Q blog (Hey Jamie, Thanks for the Rory Hayes and Snatch articles. I love it when Hayes talks shit about Gene Colan's drawing!) 7. Joe points out something in his AMAZING jam sketchbook. 8….
