Oh, Lucy. Here is the finalized cover artwork for the next volume in our Peanuts Every Sunday series, which collects the beloved comic's full-color Sunday strips, faithfully reproduced to match the original syndicate coloring. Whether you've been collecting Charles M. Schulz's work for years, or are introducing a new generation to these iconic characters, Peanuts Every Sunday: 1956-1960 (Vol. 2) is sure to be a treasured addition to any household. The book has just been made available for pre-order, and we'll have more previews over the next few months, with an anticipated November 2014 release.
Hip Hop Family Tree Vol. 2: 1981-1983 by Ed Piskor – Video/Photo Slideshow
Hip Hop Family Tree Vol. 2: 1981-1983by Ed Piskor 112-page full color 9” x 13” softcover • $27.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-756-7 Ships in: September 2014 (subject to change) — Pre-Order Now Book 2 covers the early years of 1981-1983, when Hip Hop has made a big transition from the parks and rec rooms to downtown clubs and vinyl records. The performers make moves to separate themselves from the paying customers by dressing more and more flamboyantly until a young group called RUN-DMC comes on the scene to take things back to the streets. This volume covers hits like Afrika Bambaataa’s "Planet Rock,"…
Visionary Artist Jim Woodring at Fantagraphics Bookstore
July 30, 2014 – Seattle, WA. Jim Woodring is often described as among the most important cartoonists of his generation. This assessment is confirmed in the pages of JIM, the latest anthology of Woodring’s work. Meet this amazing artist at Fantagraphics Bookstore on Saturday, August 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The eclectic content of JIM ranges from confessional autobiographical stories to the idiosyncratic allegorical comix that have come to define this prolific artist. This collection, available for the first time at Fantagraphics Bookstore, spans 30 years of spellbinding creativity. Join us on Saturday, August 9 to commemorate the publication…
SPXPLOSION at Atomic Books
The word is out! The night before the Small Press Expo in Bethesda, MD (aka SPX), Atomic Books is hosting their annual party. This year will have a stellar cast of characters doing readings from their comics and signing. On September 12th from 5-6pm, enjoy the THE Charles Burns signing his third installment of his current series called Sugar Skull. From 7-9pm, your ears will be thrilled by the sights and sounds of Ed Piskor (Hip Hop Family Tree Vol. 2), Simon Hanselmann (Megahex), Noah Van Sciver (with his AdHouse book Youth Is Wasted), Emily Flake, Josh Bayer and Tom Neely plus MORE. We can't wait, so save some…
Weekly OCD 8.05.14
This week's summery, sun-warmed collection of Online Commentaries and Diversions: Review: Gast by Carol Swain "Woven through the pages, impressing lightly on Helen’s still child-like mind, are issues such as transgenderism and isolation, appearance and identity, the harsh truths surrounding the commercialisation of nature and the issue of suicide among struggling farmers." – Tom Murphy, Broken Frontier Review: How To Be Happy by Eleanor Davis "Davis notes in the book's opening pages that 'this is not a book about how to be happy,' and I agree. How to Be Happy is a book that shows people living with despair,…
Megahex by Simon Hanselmann – Photoset Preview
"Simon Hanselmann is the real deal, for sure. He captures that stoner stay-at-home life so accurately that I actually find his comics really depressing and thank God I don't ever have to hang out with anybody like that ever again." – Daniel Clowes "Megahex is basically about a bunch of people (and "people") watching TV and getting wasted and fighting and fucking and pranking each other. Oh, and depression. What's not to love?!" – Peter Bagge Megahexby Simon Hanselmann 122-page full color 6” x 8.75” hardcover • $29.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-743-7 Due to arrive in about 2-4 weeks. Click the thumbnails for…
21: The Story of Roberto Clemente by Wilfred Santiago (Softcover) – First Look
21: The Story of Roberto Clemente by Wilfred Santiago is coming out soon in a new paperback edition, and this first glimpse of the printer's advance copy is promising indeed! Detailing the tragically short life of Puerto-Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente—the first Latino player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame—21 takes us deep into Puerto-Rican culture and history, as well as the entrenched racial tensions of mid-20th-century America. Our hardcover edition's 18-page excerpt (6.6 MB) is available to read, and the paperback edition is available for pre-order now!
Now in Stock: Wandering Son Vol. 7, Heroes of the Comics, and Film Noir 101!
Just arrived and shipping now from our mail-order department: Wandering Son (Hourou Musuko / 放浪息子) Vol. 7by Shimura Takako 220-page black & white (with some color) 7" x 9.5" hardcover • $24.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-750-5 See Previews / Order Now Shimura Takako’s groundbreaking, critically acclaimed, and beloved Wandering Son continues to explore gender identity among its cast of middle school students in our 7th volume. Nitori-kun gets his first signs of acne. This may well be the end of the world. But when he turns to nationally famous model Anna-chan for help, events take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Nitori-kun and Chiba-san are…
Jim by Jim Woodring – Photoset Preview
"[This] material…exploded the idea of autobiographical or journalistic comics… What Woodring did better than anyone was promote the idea that the subconscious, the imaginary, and the dreamtime state were perfectly valid terrains for autobiographical exploration… Plus, it’s great comedy." –Joe McCulloch "I don’t really have adequate language to describe it." –Alan Moore "Woodring is a cartoonist of frightening power…" –ComicsAlliance Jimby Jim Woodring 224-page black & white/color 7.75” x 11” hardcover • $29.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-752-9 Due to arrive in about 2-4 weeks. Click the thumbnails for larger versions; get more info, see more previews and pre-order your copy here: http://www.fantagraphics.com/jim
The Lonesome Go by Tim Lane – First Look
Train-hoppers, hitchhikers, drunken bar fights, clowns, amnesia, abandoned amusement parks—these are just a few examples of the myriad gritty and poignant imagery to be found between the covers of Tim Lane's new book, The Lonesome Go. This hefty, 296-page behemoth has landed on our desks, leaving us feeling both somewhat nostalgic for and perturbed by these stories, mythologies, and symbols, which shine a glaring light into the seedy underbelly of America. Read our 22-page (12.9 MB) downloadable excerpt here, preferably with a steaming mug of cheap, truckstop diner coffee. The Lonesome Go should be out by October 2014, and we'll…
