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SUMMARY:New York: Julia Gfrörer Presents at NY Comics & Picture-story Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 207th meeting of the NY Comics & Picture-story Symposium will be held on Tuesday\,  Feb. 13\, 2018 at 7pm at Parsons School of Design\, 2 West 13th Street\, in the Bark Room (off the lobby). Free and open to the public. \nJulia Gfrorer on “A Void Does Not Exist.” \nGfrorer discusses the effect of leaving negative space in a work and how useful a tool it can be for controlling the emotional tenor of a story. People have an instinctive dread of emptiness (“horror vacui\,” “nequaquam vacuum\,” “nature abhors a vacuum”) which means as creators we tend to avoid it\, but for a reader it can also be soothing\, hypnotic\, sensuous\, and magnetic. A void isn’t necessarily a “nothingness”: something happens because of it. She will give examples from her own work as well as work that’s influenced her. \nJulia Gfrörer is a writer and cartoonist. She graduated from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle\, WA\, and now lives on Long Island. She has published several handmade comics under her own imprint\, as well as two longer graphic novels\, Laid Waste and Black Is the Color\, with Fantagraphics\, a leading independent comics publisher. Her work has also appeared in numerous anthologies and publications\, including Cicada Magazine\, Arthur Magazine\, Kramers Ergot 9\, and two volumes of Best American Comics. She recently translated and illustrated excerpts from a medieval French heraldic text for 2dCloud’s MIRROR MIRROR II anthology\, which she co-edited with her partner\, writer Sean T. Collins.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/new-york-julia-gfrorer-presents-ny-comics-picture-story-symposium/
LOCATION:Parsons School of Design\, The Bark Room at 2 West 13th Street\, New York City\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Berkeley\, CA: Ann Telnaes "Trump's ABC" Book Launch at Pegasus Books
DESCRIPTION:Pulizter Prize-winning political cartoonist Ann Telnaes presents Trump’s ABC: an all-new collection of scathing cartoons in children’s board book form (for adults). \n— \nThe Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Ann Telnaes has over the last 20 years skewered injustice\, inequality\, sham\, hypocrisy\, racism\, misogyny\, and corruption with her incendiary combination of elegance\, wit\, and moral suasion. Indeed\, from the Clinton years on\, no administration has been spared her fierce line and fiery indignation. \nOne Clinton\, two Bushes\, and an Obama were mere warm-ups for a President who is truly worthy of her excoriating satirical skills. The election of Donald Trump has inspired Telnaes to create a fitting response\, her first original book — Trump’s ABC\, a children’s board book for adults that chronicles the high points (or low points\, if there’s a difference) of Donald Trump’s first six months in office. Featuring sing-songy rhymes and beguiling watercolor drawings\, Trump’s ABC is a miniature critique and exposé of Donald Trump and his janissaries\, poltroons\, and dissemblers\, illustrating his public policies\, his personal defects\, his ethical dysfunction\, and the consequences of his Presidency on the lives of Americans — in a format that is cleverly designed to reflect the commander-in-chief’s attention span and mental level. \nAnn Telnaes is a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist who lives in Washington\, D.C. Her work appears regularly in The Washington Post\, The Boston Globe\, The Los Angeles Times\, Newsday\, and many other papers.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/berkeley-ca-ann-telnaes-trumps-abc-book-launch-pegasus-books/
LOCATION:Pegasus Books\, 2349 Shattuck Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seattle: Ann Telnaes – Trump's ABC Signing at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes\nWHAT: Trump’s ABC art exhibit & signing\nWHEN: Art Opening 2/10 6-9pm\, Signing 2/17 6-9pm\nWHERE: Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery \nJoin us for two consecutive weekends highlighting the work of cartoonist Ann Telnaes and the launch of her new book\, Trump’s ABC. Featuring sing-songy rhymes and beguiling watercolor drawings\, Trump’s ABC is a miniature critique and exposé of Donald Trump and his janissaries\, poltroons\, and dissemblers\, illustrating his public policies\, his personal defects\, his ethical dysfunction\, and the consequences of his Presidency on the lives of Americans — in a format that is cleverly designed to reflect the commander-in-chief’s attention span and mental level. \nAnn Telnaes is a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist who lives in Washington\, D.C. Her work appears regularly in The Washington Post\, The Boston Globe\, The Los Angeles Times\, Newsday\, and many other papers. \nAn exhibit of Ann’s original art from the book will open on February 10th and coincide with the 2nd Saturday Georgetown Art Attack featuring lively visual and performing arts presentations throughout the historic district. The following Saturday\, February 17th\, we will host Ann for a reading and signing of the book.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/seattle-ann-telnaes-trumps-abc-signing-fantagraphics-bookstore-gallery/
LOCATION:Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery\, 1201 S Vale St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kilkenny\, Ireland: Gary Groth Interview with Tomi Ungerer
DESCRIPTION:A unique opportunity to see the award-winning documentary about the life and work of Tomi Ungerer in the company of the man himself\, followed by an interview with Gary Groth\, founder of Fantagraphics Books and editor-in-chief of The Comics Journal. \nFar Out Isn’t Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story depicts one man’s wild\, lifelong adventure of testing societal boundaries through his use of subversive art. The film combines traditional documentary storytelling with original animation from over 70 years worth of art from the renegade children’s book author and illustrator. Using a historical palette of 20th century events to paint an artist’s epic yet controversial life story\, this HD documentary film offers a feature-length retrospective of Ungerer’s life and art\, pondering the complexities and contradictions of a man who\, armed with an acerbic wit\, an accusing finger and a razor sharp pencil\, gave visual representation to the revolutionary voices during one of the most tantalizing and dramatic periods in American history.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/kilkenny-ireland-gary-groth-interview-tomi-ungerer/
LOCATION:The Set Theatre\, Langton House Hotel\, Kilkenny\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Athens\, GA: Eleanor Davis at Avid Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Avid Bookshop presents local author and artist Eleanor Davis for her book WHY ART? This event will take place at our Prince Ave. location on Sunday\, February 25\, from 5:30 to 7pm. It is free and open to the public. \nWe encourage you to purchase a copy of this book and to get it signed at the event! You can purchase a copy of WHY ART? online\, here: http://www.avidbookshop.com/book/9781683960829 \nABOUT THE BOOK: \nWhat is “Art”? It’s widely accepted that art serves an important function in society. But the concept falls under such an absurdly large umbrella and can manifest in so many different ways. Art can be self indulgent\, goofy\, serious\, altruistic\, evil\, or expressive\, or any number of other things. But how can it truly make lasting\, positive change? \nIn WHY ART?\, acclaimed graphic novelist Eleanor Davis (HOW TO BE HAPPY) unpacks some of these concepts in ways both critical and positive\, in an attempt to illuminate the highest possible potential an artwork might hope to achieve. A work of art unto itself\, Davis leavens her exploration with a sense of humor and a thirst for challenging preconceptions of art worth of Magritte\, instantly drawing the reader in as a willing accomplice in her quest. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR: \nEleanor Davis is an American cartoonist and illustrator who creates comic works and other art for both adolescent and adult audiences. \nIn August 2014\, Fantagraphics Books published Davis’ first collection of stories HOW TO BE HAPPY. SLATE described the collection as “a mix of evocative\, geometric watercolors and fluid pen-and-ink cartoons\, HOW TO BE HAPPY tells stories of sad people\, lonely people\, strong people\, confident people\, all trying to find a tiny bit of happiness in life.” Upon the publication of HOW TO BE HAPPY\, comics critic Richard Bruton described Davis as “without question\, a major young creator.” \nDavis teaches comic book storytelling classes at the University of Georgia.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/athens-ga-eleanor-davis-avid-bookshop/
LOCATION:Avid Bookshop\, 493 Prince Ave\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Washington\, DC: Eleanor Davis Book Signing at Big Planet Comics
DESCRIPTION:Big Planet Comics is excited to welcome Eleanor Davis for a reading from her new book\, “Why Art?” on Saturday March 3 from 6 to 8. She will give a reading from the book at 6 followed by a discussion and signing of her works. Her books will be for sale. \nWhat is “Art”? It’s widely accepted that art serves an important function in society. But the concept falls under such an absurdly large umbrella and can manifest in so many different ways. Art can be self indulgent\, goofy\, serious\, altruistic\, evil\, or expressive\, or any number of other things. But how can it truly make lasting\, positive change? In Why Art?\, acclaimed graphic novelist Eleanor Davis (How To Be Happy) unpacks some of these concepts in ways both critical and positive\, in an attempt to illuminate the highest possible potential an artwork might hope to achieve. A work of art unto itself\, Davis leavens her exploration with a sense of humor and a thirst for challenging preconceptions of art worthy of Magritte\, instantly drawing the reader in as a willing accomplice in her quest. \nEleanor Davis has been honored by the Eisner Awards and has won a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. Her works include How to Be Happy (Fantagraphics Books\, 2014)\, Libby’s Dad (Retrofit Comics/Big Planet Comics\, 2016)\, You & a Bike & a Road (Koyama Press\, 2017)\, and she contributed a short piece to the acclaimed comics anthology NOW (Fantagraphics\, 2017). She lives in Athens\, GA with fellow cartoonist Drew Weing. You can check out her work at www.doing-fine.com\, and buy her mini-comics at www.littlehousecomics.com.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/washington-dc-eleanor-davis-signing-big-planet-comics/
LOCATION:Big Planet Comics\, 1520 U St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seattle: Jaime Hernandez Signing at Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary comix master Jaime Hernandez will be at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on Saturday\, March 3 at 7:00 PM after Emerald City Comic Con. He’ll be signing copies of his Fantagraphics Studio Edition\, as well as various Love and Rockets titles. See you then!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/seattle-jaime-hernandez-signing-fantagraphics-bookstore-gallery/
LOCATION:Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery\, 1201 S Vale St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn\, NY: Eleanor Davis Book Signing at Desert Island
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed cartoonist Eleanor Davis (How to Be Happy) for a presentation of her new book\, Why Art? \nWhat is “Art”? It’s widely accepted that art serves an important function in society. But the concept falls under such an absurdly large umbrella and can manifest in so many different ways. Art can be self indulgent\, goofy\, serious\, altruistic\, evil\, or expressive\, or any number of other things. But how can it truly make lasting\, positive change? Davis unpacks some of these concepts in ways both critical and positive\, in an attempt to illuminate the highest possible potential an artwork might hope to achieve. \nWhere: Desert Island Comics\nWhen: March 7th 7–9pm \nCan’t make it? Order the book here: http://www.fantagraphics.com/whyart/
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/brooklyn-ny-eleanor-davis-book-signing-desert-island/
LOCATION:Desert Island\, 490 Metropolitan Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Montreal\, QC: Eleanor Davis "Why Art?" Book Launch at Librairie D&Q
DESCRIPTION:Join Eleanor Davis as she presents her newest book\, Why Art? A work of art unto itself\, Why Art? is part pseudo-serious artistic philosophy and part surrealist narrative that seeks to illuminate the highest possible potential an artwork might hope to achieve. \nWhat is “Art”? It’s widely accepted that art serves an important function in society. But the concept falls under such an absurdly large umbrella and can manifest in so many different ways. Art can be self indulgent\, goofy\, serious\, altruistic\, evil\, or expressive\, or any number of other things. But how can it truly make lasting\, positive change? In Why Art?\, acclaimed graphic novelist Eleanor Davis (How To Be Happy) leavens her exploration of these concepts with a sense of humour and a thirst for challenging preconceptions of art worthy of Magritte\, instantly drawing the reader in as a willing accomplice in her quest. \nEleanor Davis has been honoured by the Eisner Awards and has won a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. Her works include How to Be Happy (Fantagraphics Books\, 2014) and You & a Bike & a Road (Koyama Press\, 2017)\, and she contributed a short piece to the acclaimed comics anthology NOW (Fantagraphics\, 2017). She lives in Athens\, GA with fellow cartoonist Drew Weing.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/montreal-qc-eleanor-davis-art-book-launch-librairie-dq/
LOCATION:Librairie D&Q\, 176 Rue Bernard O\, Montreal\, QC\, H2T 2K2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles: Mr. Fish and Robert Scheer on "And Then the World Blew Up"
DESCRIPTION:Radical editorial artist and cartoonist Mr. Fish will discuss his new book\, And Then the World Blew Up (Fantagraphics) with Truthdig editor and progressive journalist Robert Scheer. \nSkylight Books event listing: https://www.skylightbooks.com/event/mr-fish-discusses-his-comic-and-then-world-blew-robert-scheer \nAnd Then the World Blew Up: http://www.fantagraphics.com/worldblewup/
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/los-angeles-mr-fish-robert-scheer-world-blew/
LOCATION:Skylight Books\, 1818 N Vermont Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180309T210000
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SUMMARY:Toronto\, ON: Eleanor Davis "Why Art?" Book Launch at The Beguiling Books & Art
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY MARCH 9th at THE BEGUILING/7PM/FREE TO ATTEND! \nWe’re really starting off this year strong with our in-store events and now we have another amazing one! \nFriday\, March 9th we welcome artist Eleanor Davis to our new in-house event space in support of her new book Why Art? from Fantagraphics Books! \nMore details TBA but keep the date open because this is going to be a GREAT one!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/toronto-eleanor-davis-art-book-launch-beguiling-books-art/
LOCATION:The Beguiling Books & Art\, 319 College St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 1S2\,\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180310T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180310T170000
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SUMMARY:Berkeley\, CA: Eric Haven Signing at The Escapist
DESCRIPTION:Catch Eric Haven signing Compulsive Comics\, his graphic novel collection of inverted-comic book-consciousness and genre-bending short stories from Fantagraphics Books. It features the story “I Killed Dan Clowes\,” in which he runs over a couple of local cartoonists while driving around Oakland. \nThe signing will be at The Escapist Comics in Berkeley from 3–5 pm. \nEric has had comics published in the SF Bay Guardian\, The LA Weekly\, The Believer\, Kramers Ergot\, and Mad magazine. He is a three-time Emmy nominee as the producer of Mythbusters. \n  \n 
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/berkeley-ca-eric-haven-signing-escapist/
LOCATION:Escapist Comics\, 3090 Claremont Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T210000
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SUMMARY:Jersey City\, NJ: Dave Cooper "Mudbite" Premiere at Scott Eder Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Come join us and celebrate Dave’s new Eddy Table book ‘Mudbite’ – his first new comic in 15 years! We’ll be premiering that book\, along with copies of the beautiful recently released new edition of Ripple. Dave will be here to chat and sign books\, plus there will be a new limited edition Ripple letterpress print created specifically for this event.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/jersey-city-nj-dave-cooper-mudbite-premiere-scott-eder-gallery/
LOCATION:Scott Eder Gallery\, 18 Bridge St Ste 2-I\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
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SUMMARY:New York City: Pat Thomas at Unoppressive Non-Imperialist Bargain Books
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URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/new-york-city-pat-thomas-unoppressive-non-imperialist-bargain-books/
LOCATION:Unoppressive Non-Imperialist Bargain Books\, 34 Carmine St\, Manhattan\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180402T210000
DTSTAMP:20180323T204047Z
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SUMMARY:Richmond\, VA: Paul Karasik and Mark Newgarden at Virginia Commonwealth University
DESCRIPTION:Paul Karasik and Mark Newgarden present their book\, How to Read Nancy. The book reveals the syntax of a mass medium through the molecular deconstruction of a single comic strip. It also explores the benefits of deep reading where focused contemplation reveals a subterranean world of hidden structures and ingenious choices. \nThe event is free and open to all. Parking is available for a fee in the West Broad Street\, West Main Street and West Cary Street parking decks. For special accommodations\, or to register offline\, please call the VCU Libraries Events Office at (804) 828-0593.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/richmond-va-paul-karasik-mark-newgarden-virginia-commonwealth-university/
LOCATION:James Branch Cabell Library\, Lecture Hall 303\, 901 Park Ave\, Richmond\, VA\, 23284\, United States
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SUMMARY:Portland\, OR: Josh Simmons "Flayed Corpse" Release Party at Floating World Comics
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed graphic novelist and master of modern horror Josh Simmons returns with a harrowing and genre-bending collection of short stories. \nSimmons’ disturbing and often provocative stories work as straight examples of the form as well as blackly humorous\, satirical riffs on a genre. Simmons has an uncompromising commitment to exploring the intersection of abomination and hilarity\, and Flayed Corpse and Other Stories contains more than two dozen of examples of his deft voice and vision.The individual stories in Flayed Corpse stand on their own as mini-masterpieces\, but collectively complement each other in a way that only heightens the anxiety and dread pouring from page to page. Flayed Corpse also collects several collaborations between Simmons and other cartoonists\, including James Romberger\, Anders Nilsen\, Tara Booth\, Eroyn Franklin\, Tom Van Deusen\, and Eric Reynolds\, amongst others. \nWHO: Josh Simmons\, Shanna Matuszak\, Anders Nilsen\, Patrick Keck\, Ross Jackson\nWHAT: Flayed Corpse art exhibit and book signing\nWHEN: Thursday April 5\, 6-9pm\nWHERE: Floating World Comics\, 400 NW Couch St. \nJosh Simmons burst onto the comics scene with his solo anthology comic series Happy in 2001. Since then\, he’s put out a number of brutal\, deeply unsettling\, and often hilarious horror comics including Jessica Farm (2008)\, The Furry Trap (2012)\, and Black River (2015). His stories have also appeared in the acclaimed comics anthology Mome. He lives in Portland\, OR.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/portland-josh-simmons-flayed-corpse-release-party-floating-world-comics/
LOCATION:Floating World Comics\, 1223 Lloyd Center\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180408T180000
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SUMMARY:New York City: MoCCA Arts Festival 2018
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Society of Illustrators’ MoCCA Arts Festival will take place April 7th from 11am-7pm and April 8th from 11am-6pm at at Metropolitan West (636 W. 46th St.) with programming mere steps away at Ink48 (653 11th Ave). Admission is $7. Programming is free with price of admission. \nThe MoCCA Arts Festival is a 2-day multimedia event\, Manhattan’s largest independent comics\, cartoon and animation festival\, drawing over 7\,000 attendees each year. With 400 exhibiting artists displaying their work\, award-winning honorees speaking about their careers and artistic processes and other featured artists conducting workshops\, lectures and film screenings\, our Festival mission accelerates the advancement of the Society’s broader mission to serve as Manhattan’s singular cultural institution promoting all genres of illustration through exhibitions\, programs and art education.⠀ \nFantagraphics will be at Booth 163! Check out this schedule for a full list of who we’ll have signing books and when: \n  \n \nPanels: \n  \nSaturday\, April 7th \n3:30 pm / HELVETICA ROOM \nThe International Scene: Max de Radiguès and Anna Haifisch\nEvery comics culture — no matter how vast only presents and perceives a fragmentary view of global comics culture\, a rich field of diverse human expression that is interconnected in some ways\, and disconnected in others. International festivals and publishers can be sites for global exchange\, and individual artists who travel and work outside of their home countries help develop ties between comics cultures. Max de Radiguès’s graphic novel about his time at the Center for Cartoon Studies was part of the Official Selection at the Festival International de la Bande Dessinée in Angoulême in 2012\, and his second English-language translation is forthcoming from Conundrum Press. He is additionally the co-publisher of the Belgian publishing house Employ du moi. Anna Haifisch is internationally known for her comics series\, The Artist\, and has published widely in many languages. Her book Von Spatz was recently published by Drawn and Quarterly. They will discuss their work and the international comics scene with Bill Kartalopoulos. \n  \nSunday\, April 8th \n  \n12:30 pm / GARAMOND ROOM \nJaime Hernandez: Locas and Legends\nIn 1981\, Jaime Hernandez\, with his brothers Gilbert and Mario\, substantially inaugurated the era of “alternative comics” with the debut of their series Love and Rockets. In the decades since\, Jaime Hernandez has developed a sprawling narrative world enfolding the L.A. punk scene\, the Mexican-American urban experience\, cosmic superheroics\, and the advance of middle age\, rendered in a fluid and informed visual style that places him among the master artists of the American comic book tradition. At MoCCA he launches his first book for younger readers: The Dragon Slayer: Folktales from Latin America (TOON Books). He will discuss his latest work and his career with Marc Sobel\, author of The Love and Rockets Companion. \n  \n12:30 pm / HELVETICA ROOM \nPolitical Cartooning: Now\, More Than Ever\nIn turbulent political times\, when the stakes are high\, a political cartoonist can visually dramatize complex situations and clarify core issues in artful ways. Just when we need them most\, political cartoonists\, like journalists\, find themselves in an increasingly precarious position in American culture. Nevertheless\, a cohort of dedicated artists continue to accept the challenge of commenting visually on current events. Marymount Manhattan College professor Kent Worcester will lead a discussion on contemporary political cartooning with Steve Brodner\, Mr. Fish\, Ann Telnaes\, and Eli Valley. \n  \n3:30 pm / HELVETICA ROOM \nWhy Nancy?\nFor decades Ernie Bushmiller’s Nancy fired-up controversy: either readers loved it or…didn’t. With the publication of How to Read Nancy\, cartoonists and educators Paul Karasik and Mark Newgarden have delved deeply into the mysteries of both Nancy and the mechanics of the comics language. Karasik and Newgarden will explore the deep attraction Bushmiller’s work continues to hold with an all-star panel of artists including Roz Chast (The New Yorker)\, Patrick McDonnell (Mutts)\, and Gary Panter (Songy of Paradise). \n  \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/new-york-city-mocca-arts-festival-2018/
LOCATION:Metropolitan West\, 639 W 46th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180413T200000
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SUMMARY:Chicago: Nicole Hollander "We Ate Wonder Bread" Book Launch and Exhibition at Lillstreet Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join Lillstreet Gallery for an immersive book launch and signing. In this collaborative exhibition\, We Ate Wonderbread\, a book launch party with Nicole Hollander\, meets Eccentric Objects on Elegant Tables\, a collaborative show between Hollander and furniture maker\, Barbara Bejna.\n\nWe Ate Wonderbread\nWe Ate Wonderbread is cartoonist Nicole Hollander’s first illustrated memoir. Her graphic novel is filled with childhood stories of eccentric neighbors in a memorable neighborhood that has since been swallowed up by the Congress Expressway. To immerse visitors into Hollander’s process\, the exhibition includes draft pages from We Ate Wonderbread with comments made by editor\, June Huitt.\n\nEccentric Objects on Elegant Tables\nExperience cello players charmed by an evil-bunny snake\, bobblehead Shriners at sea\, and more. In this collaboration\, Nicole Hollander’s quirky characters exist as 3D sculptural objects\, all found and repurposed by Hollander. The characters are set off to their humorous advantage when displayed on elegant tables created by furniture maker\, Barbara Bejna.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/chicago-nicole-hollander-ate-wonder-bread-book-launch-exhibition-lillstreet-gallery/
LOCATION:Lillstreet Gallery\, 4401 N Ravenswood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T210000
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SUMMARY:Seattle: Josh Simmons "Flayed Corpse" Book Launch at Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fantagraphics Bookstore on Saturday\, April 14th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM as we host Josh Simmons launching Flayed Corpse and Other Stories\, his newest collection of harrowing and genre-bending short horror stories. Flayed Corpse also collects several collaborations between Simmons and other cartoonists including Shanna Matuszak\, Ben Horak\, Patrick Keck\, Tom Van Deusen\, and Eric Reynolds\, all of whom will be in attendance. The evening will also open an exhibition of art from the book. \nThis reception coincides with the lively Georgetown Art Attack featuring colorful contemporary visual and performing arts presentations throughout the historic district. \nFantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is located in the heart of Georgetown at 1201 S. Vale Street\, just minutes south of downtown Seattle. Open daily 11:30 to 8:00 PM\, Sundays until 5:00 PM. Phone 206-557-4910.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/seattle-josh-simmons-flayed-corpse-book-launch-fantagraphics-bookstore-gallery/
LOCATION:Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery\, 1201 S Vale St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T213000
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SUMMARY:Chicago: Nicole Hollander at Women & Children First
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation with Nicole Hollander in celebration of her graphic memoir\, We Ate Wonder Bread. \nThis is veteran cartoonist Hollander’s first long-form work; her coming-of-age story\, starring the gangsters\, the glamorous\, the bed bugs\, the (enviable) Catholic girls\, the police\, the jukebox\, the fortune teller\, and the blue Hudson–the family car\, always at the ready for frequent drives into better neighborhoods. Not only does this illustrated memoir give insight into how Hollander developed her style and wit\, it’s a chronicle of a Chicago community that has since disappeared into an expressway. \nNicole Hollander is best known for her syndicated comic strip\, Sylvia. Her work has been archived in the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library at Ohio State University\, alongside Roz Chast’s\, Bill Watterson’s\, and other greats. She has published fifteen books and blogs at badgirlchats.com. She lives in Chicago.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/chicago-nicole-hollander-women-children-first/
LOCATION:Women & Children First\, 5233 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180422
DTSTAMP:20180322T195409Z
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SUMMARY:Twin Cities\, MN: The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists' Hustler Symposium
DESCRIPTION:It has been 30 years since the AAEC joined with Hustler’s Larry Flynt in defending satire and the First Amendment before the Supreme Court. Free speech supporters will celebrate this landmark case next year\, and use the occasion as a clarion call to confront new threats to satirists and cartoonists. Here is the press release: \nThe State of Our Satirical Union: Hustler Magazine\, Inc. v. Falwell at 30 \nSave the Date + Call for Papers \nThe State of Our Satirical Union: Hustler Magazine\, Inc. v. Falwell at 30 symposium will mark the anniversary of a landmark Supreme Court decision\, issued in 1988\, affirming the First Amendment right of editorial cartoonists and satirists to lampoon public figures. \nBut 30 years later\, satirists of all stripes are working in an environment that presents challenges to freedom of speech unimaginable when the unanimous court decided Hustler v. Falwell. There are calls to change libel laws to make it easier to sue the news media. Cartoonists and journalists face intimidation on social media platforms. Those same platforms make it possible for cartoons drawn in Buffalo\, Copenhagen\, or Paris to reach audiences in any corner of the world\, including places where insult laws and prohibitions on hate speech are the norm. In the era of Trump and Charlie Hebdo\, will Hustler’s protections endure? \nThe State of Our Satirical Union is sponsored by the University of Minnesota’s Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law. The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists and some of its members are helping organize the symposium and will participate in many sessions. Held at the University of Minnesota\, Twin Cities\, on April 20 and 21\, 2018\, the symposium will explore the many dimensions of the Hustler decision\, including the history of the case and participation by editorial cartoonists and other First Amendment advocates as “friends of the court.” Leading media law scholars and editorial cartoonists will interpret the legacy of the ruling in the context of major political events and legal developments of the last 30 years. \nThe symposium will feature some of the country’s best-known editorial cartoonists\, whose work will be displayed throughout the event\, including Ann Telnaes and her work “Trump’s ABC.” \nThe Silha Center at the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication will publish a special symposium book examining the significance and vitality of satire in American life today. Scholars\, media lawyers\, historians\, cartoonists\, comedians\, and others are invited to submit abstracts of articles\, essays\, and graphic art exploring these topics by January 16\, 2018. The Silha Center will invite authors and artists whose abstracts are accepted to provide the final version of their submissions by March 5\, 2018\, and to participate in the symposium. \nFor further information\, or to submit an abstract\, contact Jane E. Kirtley\, Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law\, Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication\, University of Minnesota\, at kirtl001@umn.edu or 612-625-9038. \nThe Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law is based at the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota. Silha Center activities are made possible by a generous endowment.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/twin-cities-mn-association-american-editorial-cartoonists-hustler-symposium/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota\, 3 Morrill Hall 100 Church St. S.E.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180430
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SUMMARY:Little Rock\, AR: Arkansas Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:Notable authors\, including Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award winners\, filmmakers\, singers\, and artists are among the diverse roster of presenters who will be providing sessions at the Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) fifteenth annual Arkansas Literary Festival\, April 26-29\, 2018. Events will be held at CALS Main Library campus and many other Little Rock venues. Most events are free and open to the public. \nFeatured guests include Trina Robbins and her work “Last Girl Standing.”
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/little-rock-ar-arkansas-literary-festival/
LOCATION:Arkansas Literary Festival\, 100 Rock St.\, Little Rock\, AR\, 72201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180430T203000
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SUMMARY:Seattle: Ellen Forney's Rock Steady Launch at the Seattle Public Library
DESCRIPTION:A presentation and signing of Rock Steady\, the newest book by Seattle cartoonist and bipolar spokesperson Ellen Forney. The event will take place on Monday\, April 30\, 2018\, at 7pm in the Microsoft Auditorium at Central Library (1000 4th Avenue Seattle 98104) in partnership with Fantagraphics Books. Local author and journalist David Schmader will act as moderator. \nIn the follow up to her acclaimed Marbles\, Forney writes and draws a self-help guide to maintaining stability with a mood disorder. \nRock Steady: Brilliant Advice From My Bipolar Life is the eagerly awaited sequel/ companion book to Forney’s 2012 best-selling graphic memoir\, Marbles: Mania\, Depression\, Michelangelo\, and Me. Whereas Marbles was a memoir about her bipolar disorder\, Rock Steady turns the focus outward\, offering a self-help survival guide of tips\, tricks and tools by someone who has been through it all and come through stronger for it.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/seattle-ellen-forneys-rock-steady-launch-seattle-public-library/
LOCATION:Seattle Public Library\, 1000 Fourth Ave.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T210000
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SUMMARY:Seattle: Free Comic Book Day with Ellen Forney & Simon Hanselmann
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery as Ellen Forney presents her latest project\, Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice From My Bipolar Life\, with an exhibition and book signing this Saturday\, May 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Her appearance will be preceded by Simon Hanselmann signing copies of Fantagraphics’ free sampler\, World’s Greatest Cartoonists\, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. \nRock Steady is a sequel to Forney’s widely acclaimed graphic memoir Marbles\, which addressed the artist’s experience with bipolar disorder. Her highly anticipated companion volume turns the focus outward\, offering a self-help guide of tips\, tricks\, and tools by someone who has been through it all and come through stronger for it. This body of work serves to de-stigmatize mood disorders – at once courageous\, poignant\, and funny. The exhibition of original drawings and prints remains on view through June 7. \nThe annual Free Comic Book Day promotion introduces new readers to the comix medium. Fantagraphics Books’ offering includes previously unpublished short stories by Dash Shaw\, Georgia Webber\, Carol Tyler\, Ellen Forney\, Sophie Goldstein\, and more. Simon Hanselmann will sign his stunning center spread and other works from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. \nFantagraphics Bookstore is located at 1201 S. Vale Street in the heart of Seattle’s Georgetown art community. Open daily 11:30 to 8:00 PM\, Sundays until 5:00 PM. Phone 206-557-4910.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/seattle-free-comic-book-day-with-ellen-forney/
LOCATION:Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery\, 1201 S Vale St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T210000
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn\, NY: Ann Telnaes Book Signing at powerHouse Arena
DESCRIPTION:Join Ann Telnaes at POWERHOUSE for the launch of her latest book\, TRUMP’S ABC. \nModerated by STEVE BRODNER! \nFeaturing an author talk\, audience Q&A\, and book signing. \nFree entry; seating first-come first-served.\n_________________\nAbout the Book: \nThe Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Ann Telnaes has over the last 20 years skewered injustice\, inequality and corruption with her incendiary combination of elegance\, wit\, and moral suasion. The election of Donald Trump has inspired Telnaes to create a fitting response\, her first original book — Trump’s ABC\, a children’s board book for adults that chronicles the high points (or low points\, if there’s a difference) of Donald Trump’s first six months in office in a format that is cleverly designed to reflect the commander-in-chief’s attention span and mental level. \nFeaturing sing-songy rhymes and beguiling watercolor drawings\, Trump’s ABC is a miniature critique and exposé of Donald Trump — illustrating his public policies\, his personal defects\, his ethical dysfunction\, and the consequences of his Presidency on the lives of Americans.\n_________________\nAbout the Author: \nAnn Telnaes creates editorial cartoons in various mediums- animation\, visual essays\, live sketches\, and traditional print- for The Washington Post. She won the Pulitzer Prize in 2001 for her print cartoons and the National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year for 2016. Her first original book\, Trump’s ABC\, was published this year by Fantagraphics.\n_________________\nAbout the Moderator: \nSteve Brodner is an illustrator\, caricaturist and political commentator working for publications in the US since the 1970s. He is accepted in the fields of journalism and the graphic arts as a master of the editorial idiom. After getting his BFA at Cooper Union in 1976 Brodner became editorial cartoonist at The Hudson Dispatch\, in Union City\, New Jersey. In 1977 he began a freelance illustration career that would span over four decades. He has contributed to the National Lampoon\, Sports Illustrated\, Playboy\, Spy\, and most major publications in the US and Canada.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/brooklyn-ny-ann-telnaes-book-signing-powerhouse-arena/
LOCATION:powerHouse Arena\, 28 Adams St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180513T170000
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SUMMARY:Toronto\, ON: TCAF 2018
DESCRIPTION:Every year the Toronto Comic Arts Festival showcases Canada’s most incredible comics talent on a world stage by promoting top tier creators and publishers\, and inviting the attention of the global cartooning community. The 2018 programme builds on our previous successes\, with a continued commitment to offer more inclusive and engaging programming\, in multiple formats\, focusing on compelling and challenging work being made across the world and right here in Canada! We’re proud to spotlight a wide variety of incredible Canadian cartoonists with exciting new projects debuting at TCAF. \n  \nThe Toronto Comic Arts Festival is very excited to announce the initial Northan American Featured Guests and Events for TCAF 2018! With over 350 cartoonists from more than 15 countries on their way to Toronto this May\, we’re set to celebrate the very best in comics\, graphic novels\, bandes dessinées\, and manga! Get ready for a week of readings\, launches\, and art events culminating in a massive\, FREE two-day exhibition at Toronto Reference Library\, May 12th and 13th\, 2018! Tell your friends! \nFeatured Guests for TCAF 2018 Include:  \nBrooklyn Allen (Lumberjanes)\nHo Che Anderson (KING\, Godhead)\nInio Asano (Solanin\, Dead Dead Demons DeDeDeDe Destruction)\nVera Brosgol (Be Prepared\, Anya’s Ghost)\nEddie Campbell (From Hell\, Bizarre Romance)\nEmily Carroll (Through the Woods\, Speak)\nCecil Castellucci (Shade: The Changing Girl\, Hockey Noir)\nMichael Comeau (Hellberta\, Winter’s Cosmos)\nMichael DeForge (LOSE\, A Western World)\nGale Galligan (Babysitter’s Club)\nMelanie Gillman (As the Crow Flies)\nAnanth Hirsh (Barbarous\, Johnny Wander)\nHope Larson (Wrinkle in Time\, All Summer Long)\nHartley Lin (aka Ethan Rilly\, Young Frances)\nLiniers (Macanudo!)\nAudrey Niffenegger (The Traveller’s Wife\, Bizarre Romance)\nKatie O’Neill (Tea Dragon’s Society\, Princess Princess)\nMolly Ostertag (Witch Boy)\nYuko Ota (Offhand\, Barbarous\, Johnny Wander)\nFiona Smyth (Sex Is A Funny Word\, Somnambulance)\nJillian Tamaki (Skim\, This One Summer\, They Say Blue)\nMariko Tamaki (Skim\, This One Summer\, Lumberjanes)\nJen Wang (Prince and the Dressmaker)\nRonald Wimberly (Prince of Cats\, LAAB)\n \nTCAF 2018 – The Toronto Comic Arts Festival\n@ Toronto Reference Library\, 789 Yonge Street\nProfessional Development: Friday\, May 11\, 8:30am-5pm\nSaturday\, May 12\, 9am-5pm\nSunday\, May 13\, 10am-5pm\nFree to attend
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/toronto-on-tcaf-2018/
LOCATION:Toronto Reference Library\, 789 Yonge St\, Toronto\, ON\,  M4W 2G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T130000
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SUMMARY:Seattle: Ellen Forney\, Rock Steady at NAMI
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, May 12th at 11am\nSole Repair Shop (1001 E Pike St) \nAuthor and graphic artist Ellen Forney will read from her new book\, Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice From My Bipolar Life. \n$10 suggested donation\, no RSVP required.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/seattle-ellen-forney-rock-steady-at-nami/
LOCATION:Sole Repair\, 1001 E Pike St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T213000
DTSTAMP:20180412T190757Z
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SUMMARY:Portland\, OR: Ellen Forney\, Rock Steady Book Tour - Powell's City of Books
DESCRIPTION:Ellen Forney will be at Powell’s City of Books on Tuesday\, May 15th at 7:30 pm present her new book\, Rock Steady:Brilliant Advice from My Bipolar Life. \n 
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/portland-or-ellen-forney-rock-steady-book-tour-at-powells/
LOCATION:Powell’s City of Books\, 1005 W Burnside St\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
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SUMMARY:San Francisco: Ellen Forney\, Rock Steady Book Tour - The Bindery
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 17\, 2018 – 7:30pm to 9:00pm \nThe Bindery hosts Ellen Forney for Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice from My Bipolar Life\, the anticipated companion volume to her bestselling graphic memoir Marbles: Mania\, Depression\, Michelangelo\, and Me\, which she presented at Booksmith. Please join us in welcoming Ellen back to San Francisco! \nWhereas Marbles was a memoir about her bipolar disorder\, Rock Steady turns the focus outward\, offering a self-help guide of tips\, tricks\, and tools by someone who has been through it all and come through stronger for it. \nWith Marbles\, Forney helped de-stigmatize mood disorders with her candid presentation of her struggle to find mental stability while retaining her passion and creativity. This is the jumping off point for her new book\, Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice from My Bipolar Life. Personal stories and solid advice from Forney on how to overcome the hassle of meds\, recognize red flags\, and other tools from her own experience of 14 years of stability — all in comics form. Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice from My Bipolar Life invites readers into Ellen’s home\, head\, and Peanuts pill box.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/san-francisco-ellen-forney-rock-steady-book-tour-the-bindery/
LOCATION:The Bindery\, 1727 Haight St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Novi\, MI: Gilbert Hernandez at Motor City Comic-Con
DESCRIPTION:Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets) will be appearing at Motor City Comic-Con on Friday – Sunday\, May 18th\, 19th\, and 20th.\nMotor City Comic Con will take place at the Suburban Collection Showplace May 18\, 19 & 20\,  2018 \nShowtimes: \nFri: 12:30PM – 7:00 PM\nSat: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM\nSun: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM \n 
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/novi-mi-gilbert-hernandez-at-motor-city-comic-con/
LOCATION:Suburban Collection Showplace\, 46100 Grand River Ave\, Novi\, MI\, 48374\, United States
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