Get ready to feel all the feelings, everybody. Charles Forsman (THE END OF THE FUCKING WORLD, CELEBRATED SUMMER) will be here on December 6, 2017 signing his newest graphic novel I AM NOT OKAY WITH THIS (Fantagraphics)! Our Graphic Novel of the Month Club pick for December, I AM NOT OKAY WITH THIS captures the pain of being a teenager perfectly, bringing humor, depth and honesty to some really difficult subject matter. Luckily, our private Graphic Novel of the Month Club book discussion is taking place right after the signing, at 8pm, so we can work through some of our feelings...
Charles Forsman’s west coast tour brings him to Floating World this December to celebrate the release of his new book, I Am Not Okay With This.
Come to the 4th annual Comic Arts LA (CALA), a festival celebrating the independent comic arts and community in Los Angeles. Over 120 artists in attendance as well as workshops and lectures. Fantagraphics artists in attendance will include Paul Hornschemeier, Malachi Ward, and others
In his trademark 1980's crime-fiction style, Benjamin Marra takes us deep into the gritty world of neon-soaked night clubs, exotic dancers, and murder most foul. Our dark hero, Johnny Timothy is caught up in a race against time. A knife-wielding psychopath is at large, committing heinous atrocities against humanity, and Johnny is the only one who can stop him. From the creator of Terror Assaulter (O.M.W.O.T.), American Blood, and Crime Destroyer, comes Night Business, a new collection from one of Vault of Midnight's favorite all-time creators. We are extremely excited to host Mr. Marra for a signing event that is not to be missed...
Celebrate the 11th anniversary of Fantagraphics Bookstore with special guests Dame Darcy, Charles Forsman, and Frank Young. Darcy will play music and read from her forthcoming memoir. Forsman will show a clip from his forthcoming Netflix series, and Frank will present his new book on Art Young. On exhibit in the gallery will be art prints by Jaime Hernandez and Charles Burns (not in attendance). Bonus! It's the festive holiday edition of the Georgetown Art Attack. Saturday, December 9 at 6 PM - 9 PM Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery
Paul Karasik and Mark Newgarden will introduce their new work, a unique meditation on the elements of comics as seen through the molecular deconstruction of the August 8, 1959 daily episode of Ernie Bushmiller’s Nancy. Columbia University comics librarian Karen Green, will chat with Mark and Paul about the genesis of this decade-long project and the author’s quest to isolate the blood, sweat and tears that go into the making of a single comic strip. How To Read Nancy is part encyclopedia, part history, part biography, part treatise, part humor theory, and part how-to-be-a-cartoonist-in-43-easy-lessons-sorry-folks-no-refunds! A book singing and reception will follow the...
WHO: Ish & Joshua Ray Stephens WHAT: Quazarz vs. The Jealous Machines release party and art exhibit WHEN: January 4, 6-8pm WHERE: Floating World Comics, 400 NW Couch St. Quazarz came to the Earth from somewhere else, a musical ambassador from his place to ours. Somehow, through fire or through fury, the Palaceer of Shabazz Palaces caught wind of the tale, and it is through his prism that we hear the story. And so the tale is told while surfing on the board of Shabazz Palaces, with its sturdy base angled for takeoff on a new trajectory. Imbued with the energy...
WHO: Joshua Ray Stephens WHAT: Quazarz vs. The Jealous Machines artists signing WHEN: January 6, 2-3pm WHERE: Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery Quazarz came to the Earth from somewhere else, a musical ambassador from his place to ours. Somehow, through fire or through fury, the Palaceer of Shabazz Palaces caught wind of the tale, and it is through his prism that we hear the story. And so the tale is told while surfing on the board of Shabazz Palaces, with its sturdy base angled for takeoff on a new trajectory. Imbued with the energy and ideas from all the creative embers floating...
Join us for an evening with comics art giant Art Spiegelman and acclaimed illustrator Anita Kunz as they discuss the lasting influence of 20th century political cartoonist Art Young, with master caricaturist Steve Brodner moderating the discussion. The three will examine the historical significance of Young’s work, and its relevance in today’s artistic and political landscape. Images for discussion will be drawn from the 2017 retrospective To Laugh That We May Not Weep: The Life & Times of Art Young by Glenn Bray and Frank M. Young. Copies will be available for purchase after the event. January 11, 2018 | 6:30 pm...