More from the files… A couple of rejected panels by Al Columbia: A 1997 WonderCon jam sketch by Jaime Hernandez and Daniel Clowes: Another 1997 WonderCon jam sketch pencilled by Gilbert Hernandez & inked by me: A 1991 convention sketch I obtained from Dan Clowes while I was in college, three years before working at Fanta: A 2004 wedding present from Chris & Marnie Ware: The back: A beautiful Chuckling Whatsit pin-up scored at APE several years ago from Richard Sala:
LUST party photos & video
It was a wild time down at our store on Saturday night at the opening party for Ellen Forney's LUST exhibit. Here's a brief clip of her slideshow presentation (NSFW language, or, as someone in the audience shouts, “Dirty!”): Below, a few photos; for many more, see our photoset on Flickr. Our pal Ben Haley has some great shots on Flickr too.
New Website Feature of the Day: Member Previews
Another benefit of registering on Fantagraphics.com: access to exclusive previews! We offer downloadable excerpts from upcoming books absolutely FREE to registered users. We'll be posting a new preview every week, starting today and usually on Wednesdays starting next week. Today's installment is a 12-page excerpt from The Education of Hopey Glass, the newest Love and Rockets collection from Jaime Hernandez. Make sure you're signed up and logged in! (Psst… want to see these previews before everyone else? Join the 20/20 Club and we'll email you exclusive links a full 2 weeks earlier than we post them on the website, plus…
Catch the DT’s
Fun Funhouse poster by Fantagraphics friend Tim Silbaugh. Bellingham-based DT's features fabulous front babe Diana Blanchard (wife of cartoonist Jim). Tom Price Desert Classic includes Fantagraphics alum/guitar hero Price and Fantagraphics resident genius Martin Bland on drums. Both acts have destroyed our store at recent events. Be there or be sober.
Jeet Heer on the language of Krazy Kat
Jeet Heer posts an excerpt of his introductory essay from Krazy & Ignatz 1941-1942: "A Ragout of Raspberries" along with some additional tidbits and thoughts. (Hat tip to Spurge.)
Mister Wonderful, The Conclusion
And what a perfect conclusion it is. Hat's off, Mr. Clowes.
Chocolate Cheeks for 2/8/08
Friday means a new installment of Steven Weissman's "Chocolate Cheeks!" This week's strip finds the Yikes tykes sportin' and stylin'. (Remember, you must be registered and logged in to read.)
Johnny Ryan interviewed
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Show and Tell, Pt. 2
More goodness from my Sanctum Santorum… A gift from Johnny Ryan, patterned after a parody from the back cover of Angry Youth Comix #1: Two business card drawings I picked up at a con a few years ago for a couple of bucks each. I know nothing about either cartoonist, but I've always wanted to know what a little baby who looks ready to fight has to do with a strip called "Off the Record": Here's a Dan Clowes drawing of Richie Rich's nemesis that graced a package he sent me many years ago: And a gorgeous Al Columbia panel that Al gave…
Forney interviewed, primping
Seattlest interviews Ellen Forney on the eve of her big party at the Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery tomorrow!
