Whoa, what a week! We’ve got brand-new books from some of our best-sellers and crowd-pleasers, plus even more backlist titles at insanely low prices! One More Year continues to cement Simon Hanselmann as one of his generation’s defining graphic novelists. Megg the witch, Mogg the cat, and their friends Owl and Werewolf Jones are imbued with far more pathos and depth in One More Year, as Hanselmann’s protagonists never fail to surprise, delight, and horrify. You can now treat your tablet to this gorgeous new book through both comiXology and Google Play. Jason is back! On…
What’s in Store: Art, Media, Music & More!
Join us for an evening of art, comix, media, and music this Saturday, May 13 at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. We’ll host a reception and exhibition of original art by cartoonist Cathy Malkasian. She will discuss her new graphic novel Eartha in conversation with Fantagraphics Books publisher Gary Groth at 6:30 PM, followed by a book signing. The event will also include the video installation Patience, Atlas. This dance performance documentary from Marion Walker is presented in association with Georgetown Records. The stop-motion video captures a dancer stranded in the waiting room where patience is…
Digital Purgatory
This week’s digital releases feature a brand new FU Press book and a variety of titles from your backlist wish list. Let’s do it! For the committed outsider, adolescence can be a nightmare. Purgatory by Casanova Frankenstein, a truly distinct and remarkable artist, may at first appear to be the tale of a classic case of teenage avoidance, but this is not a story about dysfunctional coping techniques. No, it’s a triumphant story of an individual who doggedly refuses to be atomized by the masses. Taken right from the artist’s raw sketchbook, Purgatory can now be yours through comiXology. …
Fantagraphics at TCAF 2017
Canada’s crazy. Last year at TCAF we had to slow people down from trying to throw cash as us so quickly. That’s not a bad thing, we’re not complaining. I’ve just never been surrounded by so many intense happy comic fans, eager to get the latest titles from us. Since we’re bringing so many killer debut books with us this year, I hope the reaction will be just as excited as last year. Check out our lineup of artist signings and fresh new books to get you pumped for Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2017! Special Guests Gary Panter Texas-born illustrator,…
Sports and Monologues!
This week’s digital releases feature an artist with a several decade’s long career and the early work of a modern master. Let’s dive in! The Draw of Sport compiles, in art and text, more than 150 of nationally syndicated columnist Murrary Olderman’s favorite personalities from the world of sports. Each full-page illustration is accompanied by Olderman’s personal reminiscences of those illustrious stars. Amongst the many names you’ll recognize are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammed Ali, Yogi Berra, Wilt Chamberlain, Mickey Mantle, Vince Lombardi, and many more. Swing for the fences and get The Draw of Sport for your table today through comiXology…
What’s in Store: Cathy Malkasian Presents Eartha!
Please join us in welcoming Cathy Malkasian to Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on Saturday, May 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. The artist will exhibit original drawings from her new graphic novel and discuss her work in conversation with publisher Gary Groth, followed by a book signing. The exhibition remains on view through June 7, 2017. Eartha is Cathy Malkasian’s fourth graphic novel — a metaphorical fable that resonates with contemporary themes. Malkasian’s drawing is notable for its rigorous draftsmanship, stunning landscapes and atmospheric depictions of nature. The gestural nuances of her characters and her sophisticated storytelling are all on…
What’s in Store: Days to Remember
For the past decade, we’ve been privileged to share space with our retail partners at Georgetown Records. The shop specializes in vintage vinyl – everything from early punk, power pop, prog, soul, industrial, electronica, garage, psychedelic, rock n roll, and more. This Saturday, April 22 marks the 10th annual Record Store Day, a national celebration of record shops. To commemorate the occasion, Georgetown Records presents live music by two Seattle bands: the blue-eyed soul of Bonneville Power featuring our own Martin Bland on drums, and roots rockers Paper Dolls. The music starts a 4:00 PM, but drop by early to…
Re/Read: The Merchant of Dennis by Hank Ketcham
Re/Read is an occasional column by Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery curator Larry Reid drawing attention to books you may have missed or are worth another read. This time we’ll focus on Hank Ketcham’s engaging autobiography, The Merchant of Dennis. Hank Ketcham’s story reflects the life experience of America’s “Greatest Generation.” He was raised during the Great Depression on Seattle’s middle class Queen Anne Hill (the very same neighborhood that I later spent my formative years.) A natural entertainer, young Ketcham performed in theatrical productions, musical groups, and was a yell king at Queen Anne High. But his first love was…
Plant Your Face in Some Digital Comics!
This week’s digital comics are from all over the metaphorical map. Let’s do it! Behold Bullwhip: the mysterious crime fighter sworn to keep Metro City’s streets safe from villainy. Writer Josh Bayer, acclaimed artist Benjamin Marra, and Firestorm co-creator Al Milgrom team up for “Web of Oblivion” which pits our hero against time-traveling vampires, amongst other baddies. All Time Comics: Bullwhip #1 is now available through comiXology. Both Carol Swain and Russell Patterson are the focus of our backlist titles this week as well. Load up your tablets with these books, most long out of…
New Digital Love and Rockets . . . and more!
Jaime and Gilbert are back with another brand-new issue of the pure excellence they can only bring to this fallen world. Also, some more backlist titles! The new issue of Love and Rockets picks up right where #1 left off. Over on Jaime’s side, it’s La Llorona’s turn to hit the stage at the punk rock reunion show and the Hellmets are closing in on Princess Animus. Is Hopey ready? Is Isla ready? Are you?! On Gilbert’s side, Fritz and her twin daughters have a meeting, while Pipo and her new squeeze visit the mysterious Dr. Emil in prison in…
