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SUMMARY:Bethesda\, MD: Fantagraphics at Booth W51-55 at Small Press Expo
DESCRIPTION:Fantagraphics is going to SPX! Catch us there at our regular booth–W51-55–on September 13th-14th! We’ll be hosting signings with Special Guests Kayla E. (Precious Rubbish)\, Julia Gfrörer (World Within the World: Collected Minicomix & Short Works 2010-2022)\, Jordan Crane (Goes Like This)\, and more! We’ll also have a table full of books: new and forthcoming releases\, our Ignatz nominees (request a ballot here)\, everything your heart can desire! \n\nSigning Schedule for booth W51-55:\nSaturday\, September 13th:\n12:00-1:00 pm: Paul Karasik (How to Read Nancy: The Elements of Comics in Three Easy Panels) + Marc Sobel (Reading Love and Rockets) + Zachary J. Pinson (The Woman With Fifty Faces) \n1:00-2:00 pm: Lee Lai (Stone Fruit) + Beth Hetland (Tender)\n2:00-3:00 pm: Jordan Crane (Goes Like This) + Julia Gfrörer (World Within the World)\n3:30-4:30 pm: Briana Loewinsohn (Raised By Ghosts) + Kayla E. (Precious Rubbish)\n5:00-6:00 pm: Tim Lane (Mythologies and Apocrypha #2) + Mia Wolff (Lost and Found) \nSunday\, September 14th:\n1:00-2:00 pm: Kayla E. (Precious Rubbish) + Jordan Crane (Goes Like This)\n2:00-3:00 pm: Ann Telnaes (Trump’s ABC) + Briana Loewinsohn (Raised By Ghosts)\n3:00-4:00 pm: Tim Lane (Mythologies and Apocrypha #2) + Charles Forsman (I Am Not Okay With This) + Mia Wolff (Lost and Found)\n4:30-5:30 pm: Julia Gfrörer (World Within the World) + Beth Hetland (Tender) + Marc Sobel (Reading Love and Rockets) \n\nProgramming Schedule:\nSaturday\, September 13th at 12:30 pm in Brookside C: The Legacy of Highwater Books and Red Ink: Come sit around the campfire with Jordan Crane (Goes Like This\, Keeping Two)\, Brian Ralph (Daybreak\, Reggie-12)\, and Tom Devlin (Drawn & Quarterly) and some surprise guests as they reminisce about the halcyon days of the late 90s when Highwater\, Red Ink\, and Fort Thunder were at their creative peaks. It’s all about the community and reckless adventures! \nSaturday\, September 13th at 2:00 pm in White Oak Room: The Only Way Out Is Through: Working through trauma in the form of a graphic memoir is a process that is both difficult and therapeutic. But what happens when it’s done and out in the world? Moderator Alice Santos will discuss this with Kayla E. (Precious Rubbish)\, Natalie Norris (Dear Mini)\, Briana Loewinsohn (Raised By Ghosts)\, and Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell (The Joy Of Snacking). \nSaturday\, September 13th at 3:00 pm in White Oak Room: Navigating Family Trauma: Growing up in a dysfunctional family can be difficult to process\, but a number of cartoonists have done so in their comics. Moderator Sally Madden will discuss the funny\, sad\, and sometimes absurd ways that Lee Lai (Stone Fruit)\, Eagle Valiant Brosi (Black Cohosh)\, Melissa Mendes (The Weight)\, and Mara Ramirez (Flea) have done it. \nSaturday\, September 13th at 3:30 pm in Brookside C: Paul Karasik And The New York Trilogy: Legendary editor\, educator\, and cartoonist Paul Karasik will discuss his newest project: The New York Trilogy\, an adaptation of Paul Auster’s short story collection that he did in collaboration with David Mazzucchelli & Lorenzo Mattotti. \nSaturday\, September 13th at 4:30 pm in Brookside C: Other New York Cities: New York City: The City That Never Sleeps has been the setting for countless stories. Dean Haspiel (The Red Hook)\, Rachel Coad (New York City Glow)\, Peter Kuper (The System)\, and Josh Neufeld (“Supply Chain Superhero”) all have their own interpretations of the city\, and moderator Faith Cox will go into detail with them. \nSaturday\, September 13th at 5:30 pm in Brookside C: Carousel: Since 1997\, R. Sikoryak has hosted Carousel\, a series of comics readings and visual performances by cartoonists and theater artists. This special edition of Carousel at SPX features exhibiting artists and guests\, performing live. Join us for an audio-visual journey to the place where comics and performance collide! Featuring: Gigi Murakami (Resenter)\, Keith Knight\, (K Chronicles)\, Kevin Huizenga (Curses)\, Tom Gauld (Revenge Of The Librarians)\, Julia Gfrörer (World Within The World)\, and R. Sikoryak (Constitution Illustrated). \nSunday\, September 14th at 12:00 pm in Glen Echo Room: Connecting With Your Audience Through Cover Design Workshop: Learn the basics of designing a compelling graphic novel cover with Briana Loewinsohn and Thien Pham! We’ll cover key principles like composition\, typography\, and visual storytelling to help you create eye-catching designs that reflect your story. Whether you are self-publishing or working with a graphic designer at a publishing house\, you’ll gain practical tips for translating your novel’s themes into a visually striking cover. Walk away with a solid foundation in cover design to kickstart your own creative projects. \nSunday\, September 14th at 1:00 pm in Brookside C: Censorship And Resistance: Free expression is under attack in the US in an unprecedented way. Warren Bernard will moderate a discussion with some of the most significant figures related to censorship in comics history\, as they discuss how they have found ways to resist it. Panelists include Gary Hallgren (Air Pirates Funnies)\, Denis Kitchen (Kitchen Sink\, CBLDF)\, John Kelly (Dummy)\, Ann Telnaes (Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist)\, and Maia Kobabe (Gender Queer). \nSunday\, September 14th at 2:30 pm in White Oak Room: Ideas: Tom Gauld and Kevin Huizenga In Conversation: Moderator Marc Sobel will engage with Tom Gauld (Revenge of the Librarians) and Kevin Huizenga (Curses) in a free-flowing conversation about ideas. How does each cartoonist organize their thoughts on paper? How does doodling enable them to talk through their process to a finished comic? In what ways do the images themselves convey the same meaning as words? \nSunday\, September 14th at 3:30 pm in White Oak Room: Psychological Horror: The most frightening horror stories don’t necessarily involve blood\, gore\, or jump scares. It’s the stories that unsettle you with atmosphere and terrifying realizations that are often the scariest. Julia Gfrörer (World Within The World)\, Beth Hetland (Tender)\, and Ashley Robin Franklin (The Skin You’re In) will explain why with moderator Francesca Lyn. \nSunday\, September 14th at 4:00 pm in Brookside C: Depicting The Impossible: Mediating Meaning Through Formal Play: How do you express sound in comics? How do you depict horrifying trauma without it overwhelming you? How do you adapt a story that doesn’t seem to fit in comics? Faith Cox will discuss how innovative formal solutions and play can help depict the impossible with Kayla E. (Precious Rubbish)\, Joonas Sildre (Between Two Sounds)\, Paul Karasik (New York Trilogy)\, and Peter Kuper (Insectopolis). \n\nIgnatz Nominees:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPX Debuts:
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/bethesda-md-fantagraphics-at-booth-w51-55-at-small-press-expo/
LOCATION:North Bethesda Marriott Hotel & Conference Center\, 5701 Marinelli Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260426T152108
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SUMMARY:Des Moines\, IA: Greg and Fake (Santos Sisters) at Galaxy Con
DESCRIPTION:Catch Greg and Fake in Des Moines\, Iowa: they’ll be at Galaxy Con on September 12th-13th! https://ow.ly/jmhJ50WTrRW
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/des-moines-ia-greg-and-fake-santos-sisters-at-galaxy-con/
LOCATION:Iowa Events Center\, 730 3rd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T203000
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SUMMARY:Walker Tate (Laser Eye Surgery) Book Launch at Desert Island
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the book launch for Laser Eye Surgery\, Walker Tate’s idiosyncratic and lopsided take on sight\, paranoia\, and the comics form! He’ll be at Desert Island on September 5th at 7:00 pm.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/walker-tate-laser-eye-surgery-book-launch-at-desert-island-comics/
LOCATION:Desert Island\, 490 Metropolitan Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T153000
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SUMMARY:Berkeley\, CA: Guy Colwell (Go Figure: Figurative Social Surrealist Paintings) Book Launch at the Berkeley Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the book launch for Guy Colwell‘s thought-provoking new collection\, Go Figure: Figurative Social Surrealist Paintings\, at the Berkeley Public Library on August 23rd at 2:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/berkeley-ca-guy-colwell-go-figure-figurative-social-surrealist-paintings-book-launch-at-the-berkeley-public-library/
LOCATION:Berkeley Public Library–Central Branch\, 2090 Kittredge St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152108
CREATED:20250710T182312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T182312Z
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SUMMARY:Toronto\, ON: Kevin Mutch (The Moon Prince) + Colton Fox and Beige Blum (Witch Hazel) Q&A and Book Signing at The Beguiling
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a Q&A + book signing with Kevin Mutch (The Moon Prince) and Colton Fox and Beige Blum (Witch Hazel)! They’ll be at The Beguiling on August 21st at 4:00-7:00 pm.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/toronto-on-kevin-mutch-the-moon-prince-colton-fox-and-beige-blum-witch-hazel-qa-and-book-signing-at-the-beguiling/
LOCATION:The Beguiling Books & Art\, 319 College St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 1S2\,\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152108
CREATED:20250710T175715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T180432Z
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn\, NY: Jonathan Lackman and Zachary J. Pinson (The Woman With Fifty Faces) in conversation with Robin Cembalest at POWERHOUSE Arena
DESCRIPTION:Join Jonathan Lackman and Zachary J. Pinson as they discuss their fascinating new book\, The Woman With Fifty Faces: Maria Lani & The Greatest Art Heist That Never Was\, with Robin Cembalest! They’ll be at POWERHOUSE Arena on August 19th at 7:00 pm and tickets can be purchased here.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/brooklyn-ny-jonathan-lackman-and-zachary-j-pinson-the-woman-with-fifty-faces-in-conversation-with-robin-cembalest-at-powerhouse-arena/
LOCATION:powerHouse Arena\, 28 Adams St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T173000
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CREATED:20250710T174745Z
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SUMMARY:Easthampton\, MA: Jonathan Lackman and Zachary J. Pinson (The Woman With Fifty Faces) Book Talk at Comics N'More
DESCRIPTION:Join Jonathan Lackman and Zachary J. Pinson as they discuss their fascinating new book\, The Woman With Fifty Faces: Maria Lani & The Greatest Art Heist That Never Was at Comics N’More on August 17th at 4:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/easthampton-ma-jonathan-lackman-and-zachary-j-pinson-the-woman-with-fifty-faces-book-talk-at-comics-nmore/
LOCATION:Comics N’ More\, 64 Cottage Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T193000
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SUMMARY:Somerville\, MA: Jonathan Lackman and Zachary J. Pinson (The Woman With Fifty Faces) Book Talk at Hub Comics
DESCRIPTION:Join Jonathan Lackman and Zachary J. Pinson as they discuss their fascinating new book\, The Woman With Fifty Faces: Maria Lani & The Greatest Art Heist That Never Was at Hub Comics August 16th at 6:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/somerville-ma-jonathan-lackman-and-zachary-j-pinson-the-woman-with-fifty-faces-book-talk-at-hub-comics/
LOCATION:Hub Comics\, 19 Bow St\, Somervile\, 02143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152108
CREATED:20250710T171911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T171911Z
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SUMMARY:Washington\, DC: Jonathan Lackman and Zachary J. Pinson (The Woman With Fifty Faces) in conversation with Alix Spiegel at Politics and Prose
DESCRIPTION:Join Jonathan Lackman and Zachary J. Pinson as they discuss their fascinating new book\, The Woman With Fifty Faces: Maria Lani & The Greatest Art Heist That Never Was\, with Alix Spiegel (This American Life)! They’ll be at Politics and Prose on August 14th at 7:00 pm.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/washington-dc-jonathan-lackman-and-zachary-j-pinson-the-woman-with-fifty-faces-in-conversation-with-alix-spiegel-at-politics-and-prose/
LOCATION:Politics & Prose Bookstore\, 5015 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington DC\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250804T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152108
CREATED:20250730T213501Z
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SUMMARY:Oakland\, CA: Pat Thomas (Evergreen Review) in conversation with Steve Wasserman (Heyday Books) at Clio's Books
DESCRIPTION:Pat Thomas will be discussing his fascinating new collection\, Evergreen Review: Dispatches from the Literary Underground: Covers & Essays 1957-1973\, with Steve Wasserman (Heyday Books) at Clio’s Books in Oakland on 8/4 at 7:00 pm–don’t miss it! \n“An enjoyable and illuminating stroll down a countercultural memory lane.” — Kirkus Starred Review \n“With Evergreen Review\, Pat Thomas has done an admirable job of not only capturing the essence of the publication and its free-wheeling ’60s ‘anything goes’ vibe\, but also offers a final argument for the magazine’s status as one of the most important cultural institutions of the era. It’s also a stunning book\, visually.” — Book and Film Globe
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/oakland-ca-pat-thomas-evergreen-review-in-conversation-with-steve-wasserman-heyday-books-at-clios-books/
LOCATION:Clio’s Books\, 353 Grand Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T150000
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles\, CA: Gilbert and Natalia Hernandez (Roy #1) Signing at Golden Apple Comics
DESCRIPTION:It’s a family affair: Gilbert and Natalia Hernandez will be signing copies of their fantastical new comic\, Roy #1\, at Golden Apple Comics on August 2nd at 1:00-3:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/los-angeles-ca-gilbert-and-natalia-hernandez-roy-1-signing-at-golden-apple-comics/
LOCATION:Golden Apple Comics\, 7018 Melrose Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90038\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152108
CREATED:20250707T161446Z
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SUMMARY:New York\, NY: Jonathan Lackman and Zachary J. Pinson (The Woman With Fifty Faces) in conversation with Bill Wasick at P&T Knitwear
DESCRIPTION:P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome Jonathan Lackman and Zachary J. Pinson to celebrate the publication of their graphic biography\, The Woman With Fifty Faces: a masterful collaboration about identity and the power and limits of reinvention\, and a biography of the woman who persuaded fifty artists — Bonnard\, Chagall\, Derain\, Léger\, Matisse\, Rouault\, and Valadon among them — to immortalize her in paintings and sculptures for the plot device of a nonexistent film. \nJonathan and Zachary will be joined in conversation by Bill Wasick\, author of Our Kindred Creatures. After the discussion and audience Q&A\, Jonathan and Zachary will sign copies of The Woman With Fifty Faces. \nRESERVE YOUR SIGNED COPY OF THE WOMAN WITH FIFTY FACES: MARIA LANI AND THE GREATEST ART HEIST THAT NEVER WAS\nAVAILABLE TO SHIP MOST PLACES \n\n\nThis is a ticketed in-store event with limited amphitheater-style seating. Doors open at 6:30pm.\nCost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards your purchase of the featured event book or any product in our café the night of an event.\nCost of a book bundle ticket reflects the total cost of the feature event book (MSRP plus tax). Each book bundle ticket guarantees ticket holders one (1) copy of the feature event book.\nThe talk will be followed by a book signing. Books signed at P&T Knitwear events must be purchased from P&T Knitwear. If you would like a signed copy and cannot attend the event\, we’re happy to take your pre-order. We ship most places!\nWe encourage all guests to wear masks.\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nJonathan Lackman first wrote about Maria Lani for Art in America and has written for The New York Times\, Harper’s\, The New Yorker\, Slate\, ARTnews\, and Wired. He has completed a PhD in art history from NYU and a fiction fellowship at the MacDowell Colony. \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nZachary J. Pinson has spent the last two decades weaving in and out of comics\, painting\, and underground music. His paintings have been shown in galleries in New York\, New England and Paris. \nABOUT THE MODERATOR\nBill Wasik is the editorial director of the New York Times Magazine and the author of three books\, most recently (with Monica Murphy) Our Kindred Creatures: How Americans Came to Feel the Way They Do About Animals (Knopf\, 2024).
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/new-york-ny-jonathan-lackman-and-zachary-j-pinson-the-woman-with-fifty-faces-in-conversation-with-bill-wasick-at-pt-knitwear/
LOCATION:PT Knitwear\, 180 Orchard Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Portland\, OR: Alex Graham (The Devil's Grin: Book One) Book Signing at Floating World Comics
DESCRIPTION:Hey Portland\, don’t miss the book signing for Alex Graham’s highly anticipated new book\, The Devil’s Grin: Book One! The follow-up to her acclaimed graphic novel Dog Biscuits follows the residents of Henryville\, Idaho and their intertwined lives—and involves demons\, Jim Morrison\, a cartoonist with supernatural talent\, sewer rats\, and much more. \nShe’ll be at Floating World Comics on June 15th!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/portland-or-alex-graham-the-devils-grin-book-one-book-signing-at-floating-world-comics/
LOCATION:Floating World Comics\, 1223 Lloyd Center\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T190000
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SUMMARY:Seattle\, WA: Alex Graham (The Devil's Grin: Book One) Book Launch at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the book launch for Alex Graham’s highly anticipated new book\, The Devil’s Grin: Book One! The follow-up to her acclaimed graphic novel Dog Biscuits follows the residents of Henryville\, Idaho and their intertwined lives—and involves demons\, Jim Morrison\, a cartoonist with supernatural talent\, sewer rats\, and much more. \nShe’ll be at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on June 7th!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/seattle-wa-alex-graham-the-devils-grin-book-one-book-launch-at-fantagraphics-bookstore-gallery/
LOCATION:Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery\, 1201 S Vale St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T203000
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CREATED:20250521T185604Z
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SUMMARY:London\, UK: Pat Thomas (Evergreen Review) in conversation with John Oakes and Travis Elborough at Burley Fisher Books
DESCRIPTION:The magazine of the Beat Generation returns in this awe-inspiring compilation of the art\, essays and photography of the avant-garde Evergreen Review. Join Pat Thomas as he discusses his latest collection with John Oakes (editor/publisher Evergreen Review\, OR books) and Travis Elborough (Artist’s Journey: The Travels that Inspired the Artistic Greats) at Burley Fisher Books!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/london-uk-pat-thomas-evergreen-review-in-conversation-with-john-oakes-stephen-coates-and-kasia-boddy-at-burley-fisher-books/
LOCATION:Burley Fisher Books\, 400 Kingsland Rd\, London\, E8 4AA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T143000
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SUMMARY:Jamaica Plain\, MA: Pat Thomas (Evergreen Review) in conversation with Darryl Norsen and Ryan Walsh at Tres Gatos
DESCRIPTION:The magazine of the Beat Generation returns in this awe-inspiring compilation of the art\, essays and photography of the avant-garde Evergreen Review. Join Pat Thomas as he discusses his latest collection with graphic artist Darryl Norsen (Light In The Attic records) and musician and author Ryan Walsh (Astral Weeks 1968) at Tres Gatos on May 24th!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/jamaica-plain-ma-pat-thomas-evergreen-review-in-conversation-with-darryl-norsen-and-darryl-norsen-at-tres-gatos/
LOCATION:Tres Gatos\, 470 Centre St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T203000
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SUMMARY:New York\, NY: Pat Thomas (Evergreen Review) in conversation with Steven Heller\, John Oakes\, and Joe Hagan at P&T Knitwear
DESCRIPTION:The magazine of the Beat Generation returns in this awe-inspiring compilation of the art\, essays and photography of the avant-garde Evergreen Review. Join Pat Thomas as he discusses his latest collection with Steven Heller\, graphic design maverick for New York Times\, Evergreen Review\, editor/publisher John Oakes (Evergreen Review\, OR books)\, and journalist/author Joe Hagan (Vanity Fair staff\, Rolling Stone magazine biography) at P&T Knitwear on May 21st!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/new-york-ny-pat-thomas-evergreen-review-in-conversation-with-steven-heller-john-oakes-and-joe-hagan-at-pt-knitwear/
LOCATION:PT Knitwear\, 180 Orchard Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T170000
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SUMMARY:San Francisco\, CA: Caitlin McGurk (Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins) Book Talk + Signing at the Cartoon Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Caitlin McGurk is going to San Francisco! She’ll be discussing Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins\, her bestselling art book + biography that celebrates the work and legacy of Barbara Shermund\, one of the first female cartoonists for humor and lifestyle magazines in the US\, at the Cartoon Art Museum on May 18th!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/san-francisco-ca-caitlin-mcgurk-tell-me-a-story-where-the-bad-girl-wins-book-talk-signing-at-the-cartoon-art-museum/
LOCATION:Cartoon Art Museum\, 781 Beach St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152108
CREATED:20250410T232626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T232626Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle\, WA: Pat Thomas (Evergreen Review) in conversation with Gary Groth at Elliott Bay Book Company
DESCRIPTION:The magazine of the Beat Generation returns in this awe-inspiring compilation of the art\, essays and photography of the avant-garde Evergreen Review. Join Pat Thomas as he discusses his latest collection with Fantagraphics’ own Gary Groth at Elliott Bay Book Company on May 16th at 7:00 pm!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/seattle-wa-pat-thomas-evergreen-review-in-conversation-with-gary-groth-at-elliott-bay-book-company/
LOCATION:Elliott Bay Book Company\, 1521 10th Ave.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T203000
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SUMMARY:San Francisco\, CA: Pat Thomas (Evergreen Review) in conversation with Steve Wasserman at City Lights
DESCRIPTION:The magazine of the Beat Generation returns in this awe-inspiring compilation of the art\, essays and photography of the avant-garde Evergreen Review. Join Pat Thomas as he discusses his latest collection with Steve Wasserman\, the editor/publisher of Heyday Books\, at City Lights on May 13th!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/san-francisco-ca-pat-thomas-evergreen-review-in-conversation-with-steve-wasserman-at-city-lights/
LOCATION:City Lights\, 261 Columbus Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T150000
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles\, CA: Jordan Crane (Goes Like This) Book Signing at Golden Apple Comics
DESCRIPTION:For almost three decades\, Jordan Crane has put together a body of short stories that garnered him multiple Eisner and Ignatz Award nominations\, via the pages of his comic book series Uptight and the influential comics anthology\, Non. Yet they have never been collected until now. \nHe’ll be signing copies of Goes Like This at Golden Apple Comics on May 10th–don’t miss it!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/los-angeles-ca-jordan-crane-goes-like-this-book-signing-at-golden-apple-comics/
LOCATION:Golden Apple Comics\, 7018 Melrose Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90038\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T203000
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SUMMARY:West Hollywood\, CA: Pat Thomas (Evergreen Review) in conversation with Jessica Hundley and Jess Rotter at Book Soup
DESCRIPTION:The magazine of the Beat Generation returns in this awe-inspiring compilation of the art\, essays and photography of the avant-garde Evergreen Review. Join Pat Thomas as he discusses his latest collection with Jessica Hundley of Taschen & renowned illustrator Jess Rotter at Book Soup on May 9th!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/west-hollywood-ca-pat-thomas-evergreen-review-in-conversation-with-jessica-hundley-and-jess-rotter-at-book-soup/
LOCATION:Book Soup\, 8818 W Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T203000
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn\, NY: Janice Shapiro (Honoria: A Fortuitous Friendship) in conversation with John Dermot Woods at Unnameable Books
DESCRIPTION:Janice Shapiro is going to New York! She’ll be at Unnameable Books in Brooklyn to discuss Honoria: A Fortuitous Friendship\, her complex story of the education of two young girls who have started moving slowly into womanhood\, with John Dermot Woods on May 6th.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/brooklyn-ny-janice-shapiro-honoria-a-fortuitous-friendship-in-conversation-with-john-dermot-woods-at-unnameable-books/
LOCATION:Unnameable Books\, 615 Vanderbilt Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T193000
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SUMMARY:Asheville\, NC: Kayla E. (Precious Rubbish) in conversation with Tessa Fontaine (The Electric Woman) at Malaprop's Books
DESCRIPTION:“This four-color atomic bomb of a comic signals the arrival of a formidable talent.” — Publishers Weekly Starred Review \nKayla E. will be discussing Precious Rubbish\, her landmark graphic memoir\, with Tessa Fontaine\, the author of The Electric Woman: A Memoir in Death-Defying Acts\, at Malaprop’s Books on April 16th! \nAbout Precious Rubbish: “If an exorcism can ever be slow and quiet\, then every panel I’ve finished has felt something like an exorcism. The gutters give me space to make sense of things: to connect dots and close gaps. To remember.” Kayla E.’s Precious Rubbish is an experimental graphic memoir drawn in a style that references the aesthetics of mid-century children’s comics and tells the story of a childhood shaped by maternal emotional dysregulation\, rural poverty\, and incest. The author’s childhood is portrayed as a collection of short-form comics and gag panels punctuated by interactive elements like paper dolls\, satirical advertisements\, games\, and puzzles. \nWhile the work is concerned with violence and a particularly Texan brand of Pentecostal fanaticism\, it is presented in a playful visual language with a deadpan humor that elevates the material beyond mere graphic memoir. Precious Rubbish is a landmark work of comics storytelling and graphic medicine. \nThe debut graphic novel from artist Kayla E.\, Precious Rubbish asks the reader to do the extratextual work of filling out narrative gaps\, which mirrors the challenge of trauma recollection. The reader is invited to co-labor in the meaning-making process\, an exercise that facilitates an intimacy (between the author\, the subject\, and the reader) that is at once horrifying and hilarious. \nAbout The Electric Woman: Two journeys—a daughter’s and a mother’s—bear witness to this lesson in The Electric Woman. \nFor three years Tessa Fontaine lived in a constant state of emergency as her mother battled stroke after stroke. But hospitals\, wheelchairs\, and loss of language couldn’t hold back such a woman; she and her husband would see Italy together\, come what may. Thus Fontaine became free to follow her own piper\, a literal giant inviting her to “come play” in the World of Wonders\, America’s last traveling sideshow. How could she resist? \nTransformed into an escape artist\, a snake charmer\, and a high-voltage Electra\, Fontaine witnessed the marvels of carnival life: intense camaraderie and heartbreak\, the guilty thrill of hard-earned cash exchanged for a peek into the impossible\, and\, most marvelous of all\, the stories carnival folks tell about themselves. Through these\, Fontaine trained her body to ignore fear and learned how to keep her heart open in the face of loss. \nA story for anyone who has ever imagined running away with the circus\, wanted to be someone else\, or wanted a loved one to live forever\, The Electric Woman is ultimately about death-defying acts of all kinds\, especially that ever constant: good old-fashioned unconditional love.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/asheville-nc-kayla-e-precious-rubbish-in-conversation-with-tessa-fontaine-the-electric-woman-at-malaprops-books/
LOCATION:Malaprop’s Bookstore\, 55 Haywood St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T170000
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles\, CA: Janice Shapiro (Honoria: A Fortuitous Friendship) in conversation with Carol Lay (My Time Machine\, Murderburg) at Artbook @ Hauser & Wirth
DESCRIPTION:Janice Shapiro is going to LA! She’ll be discussing Honoria: A Fortuitous Friendship with Carol Lay (My Time Machine\, Murderburg) on April 12th at 3:00 pm.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/los-angeles-ca-janice-shapiro-honoria-a-fortuitous-friendship-in-conversation-with-carol-lay-my-time-machine-murderburg-at-artbook-hauser-wirth/
LOCATION:Artbook @ Hauser & Wirth\, 917 E 3rd St\, Los Angeles\, 90013\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T152108
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SUMMARY:Chicago\, IL: Kayla E. (Precious Rubbish) in conversation with Ivan Brunetti at Pilsen Community Books
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming Kayla E. in conversation with Ivan Brunetti for the release of her debut graphic memoir\, Precious Rubbish. \nA landmark graphic novel debut and groundbreaking work of trauma recollection told in the style of post-war children’s comics. “If an exorcism can ever be slow and quiet\, then every panel I’ve finished has felt something like an exorcism. The gutters give me space to make sense of things: to connect dots and close gaps. To remember.” Kayla E.’s Precious Rubbish is an experimental graphic memoir drawn in a style that references the aesthetics of mid-century children’s comics and tells the story of a childhood shaped by maternal emotional dysregulation\, rural poverty\, and incest. The author’s childhood is portrayed as a collection of short-form comics and gag panels punctuated by interactive elements like paper dolls\, satirical advertisements\, games\, and puzzles. While the work is concerned with violence and a particularly Texan brand of Pentecostal fanaticism\, it is presented in a playful visual language with a deadpan humor that elevates the material beyond mere graphic memoir. Precious Rubbish is a landmark work of comics storytelling and graphic medicine. \nThe debut graphic novel from artist Kayla E.\, Precious Rubbish asks the reader to do the extratextual work of filling out narrative gaps\, which mirrors the challenge of trauma recollection. The reader is invited to co-labor in the meaning-making process\, an exercise that facilitates an intimacy (between the author\, the subject\, and the reader) that is at once horrifying and hilarious. \nKayla E. (she/her) is an award-winning Texas-born artist of Mexican American descent. She works as creative director at Fantagraphics and is a recipient of a 2023-2024 Princeton Hodder Fellowship. She is the co-founder and former President of Nat. Brut Inc.\, a non-profit that produces an art and literary magazine\, of which she was the Editor-in-Chief for nine years. She earned her B.A. in Visual and Environmental Studies from Harvard University\, where she served as the Art Director for the Harvard Lampoon. Precious Rubbish\, her graphic novel debut\, is a work of trauma recollection told in the style of post-war children’s comics. Kayla lives in North Carolina with her wife and two dogs. You can find her at kaylaework.com and on Instagram @precious.rubbish. \nPraise: \n* “This four-color atomic bomb of a comic signals the arrival of a formidable talent.” — Publishers Weekly Starred Review \n* “Precious Rubbish is a triumph of pure resilience—a psychic thick\, dark syrup of personal pain\, humiliation\, and suffering. And it will make you laugh inappropriately (and guiltily)\, which is the highest praise I can give.” — Ivan Brunetti \n* “Precious Rubbish may help you come to terms with some things you’ve been privately avoiding or even things about yourself you didn’t know.” ― Chris Ware
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/chicago-il-kayla-e-precious-rubbish-in-conversation-with-ivan-brunetti-at-pilsen-community-books/
LOCATION:Pilsen Community Books\, 1102 W 18th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia\, PA: Kayla E. (Precious Rubbish) in conversation with Kelsey McKinney (You Didn't Hear This From Me) at Partners and Son
DESCRIPTION:Kayla E. will be discussing Precious Rubbish\, her landmark graphic memoir\, with Kelsey McKinney\, the author of You Didn’t Hear This From Me\, at Partners and Son on April 9th! \nAbout Precious Rubbish: “If an exorcism can ever be slow and quiet\, then every panel I’ve finished has felt something like an exorcism. The gutters give me space to make sense of things: to connect dots and close gaps. To remember.” Kayla E.’s Precious Rubbish is an experimental graphic memoir drawn in a style that references the aesthetics of mid-century children’s comics and tells the story of a childhood shaped by maternal emotional dysregulation\, rural poverty\, and incest. The author’s childhood is portrayed as a collection of short-form comics and gag panels punctuated by interactive elements like paper dolls\, satirical advertisements\, games\, and puzzles. \nWhile the work is concerned with violence and a particularly Texan brand of Pentecostal fanaticism\, it is presented in a playful visual language with a deadpan humor that elevates the material beyond mere graphic memoir. Precious Rubbish is a landmark work of comics storytelling and graphic medicine. \nThe debut graphic novel from artist Kayla E.\, Precious Rubbish asks the reader to do the extratextual work of filling out narrative gaps\, which mirrors the challenge of trauma recollection. The reader is invited to co-labor in the meaning-making process\, an exercise that facilitates an intimacy (between the author\, the subject\, and the reader) that is at once horrifying and hilarious. \nAbout You Didn’t Hear This From Me: Can you keep a secret? As the pandemic forced us to socialize at a distance\, Kelsey McKinney was mourning the juicy updates\, jaw-dropping stories\, and idle chatter that she’d typically collect over drinks with friends. She realized she wasn’t the only one missing these little morsels and her hunger for normalcy took on a life of its own\, and the blockbuster Normal Gossip podcast was born. With listenership in the millions and gossip quickly becoming her day job\, Kelsey found herself with the urge to think more critically about gossip as a form\, to better understand the role that it plays in our culture. \nIn You Didn’t Hear This From Me\, McKinney explores the murkiness of everyday storytelling. Why is gossip considered a sin and how can we better recognize when gossip is being weaponized against the oppressed? Why do we think we’re entitled to every detail of a celebrity’s personal life because they are a public figure? And how do we even define “gossip\,” anyway? She dishes on the art of eavesdropping and dives deep into how pop culture has changed the way that we look at hearsay. But as much as the book aims to treat gossip as a subject worthy of rigor\, it also hopes to capture the heart of gossiping: how enchanting and fun it can be to lean over and whisper something a little salacious into your friend’s ear. With wit and honesty\, McKinney unmasks what we’re actually searching for when we demand to know the truth – and how much the truth really matters in the first place.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/philadelphia-pa-kayla-e-precious-rubbish-in-conversation-with-kelsey-mckinney-you-didnt-hear-this-from-me-at-partners-and-son/
LOCATION:Partners and Son\, 618 S 6th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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SUMMARY:New York\, NY: Kayla E. (Precious Rubbish) in conversation with Heidi MacDonald (Comics Beat) at PT Knitwear
DESCRIPTION:P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome Kayla E. for a discussion of her newest book\, Precious Rubbish: an experimental graphic memoir concerned with violence and a particularly Texan brand of Pentecostal fanaticism\, depicted in the style of mid-century children’s comics. \nKayla will be joined in conversation by comics journalist Heidi MacDonald. After the conversation and audience Q&A\, Kayla will also sign copies of Precious Rubbish. \nRESERVE YOUR SIGNED COPY OF PRECIOUS RUBBISH\nAVAILABLE TO SHIP MOST PLACES\nBUY TICKETS HERE \n\nThis is a ticketed in-store event with limited amphitheater-style seating. Doors open at 6:30pm.\nCost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards your purchase of the featured event book or any product in our café the night of an event.\nCost of a book bundle ticket reflects the total cost of the feature event book (MSRP plus tax). Each book bundle ticket guarantees ticket holders one (1) copy of the feature event book.\nThe talk will be followed by a book signing. Books signed at P&T Knitwear events must be purchased from P&T Knitwear. If you would like a signed copy and cannot attend the event\, we’re happy to take your pre-order. We ship most places!\nWe encourage all guests to wear masks\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nKayla E. (she/her) is an award-winning Texas-born artist of Mexican American descent. She works as creative director at Fantagraphics and is a recipient of a 2023-2024 Princeton Hodder Fellowship. She is the co-founder and former President of Nat. Brut Inc.\, a non-profit that produces an art and literary magazine\, of which she was the Editor-in-Chief for nine years. She earned her B.A. in Visual and Environmental Studies from Harvard University\, where she served as the Art Director for the Harvard Lampoon. Precious Rubbish\, her graphic novel debut\, is a work of trauma recollection told in the style of post-war children’s comics. Kayla lives in North Carolina with her wife and two dogs. You can find her work online and on Instagram. \nABOUT THE MODERATOR\nHeidi MacDonald is an award-winning editor/journalist with 20 years of experience. An editor at Disney and DC Comics\, she edited such titles as The Lion King\, Scooby Doo\, Swamp Thing\, and Y: The Last Man. She cohosts Publishers Weekly’s graphic novel podcast\, “More to Come\,” and has spoken around the world about comics and graphic novels. \n 
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/new-york-ny-kayla-e-precious-rubbish-in-conversation-with-heidi-macdonald-comics-beat-at-pt-knitwear/
LOCATION:PT Knitwear\, 180 Orchard Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Richmond\, VA: Kayla E (Precious Rubbish) in conversation with Dr. Francesca Lyn at the Graphic Narratives Lab
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe Graphic Narratives Lab\, in collaboration with independent artist Rae Whitlock\, is hosting an artist talk with Kayla E.\, creative director of Fantagraphics\, in conversation with Dr. Francesa Lyn\, co-director of the Graphic Narratives Lab. The talk will be about Kayla E.’s forthcoming graphic memoir\, Precious Rubbish\, followed by a book signing. Register here! \nAbout the Book:\nKayla E.’s Precious Rubbish is an experimental graphic memoir drawn in a style that references the aesthetics of mid-century children’s comics and tells the story of a childhood shaped by maternal emotional dysregulation\, rural poverty\, and incest. The author’s childhood is portrayed as a collection of short-form comics and gag panels punctuated by interactive elements like paper dolls\, satirical advertisements\, games\, and puzzles. \nWhile the work is concerned with violence and a particularly Texan brand of Pentecostal fanaticism\, it is presented in a playful visual language with a deadpan humor that elevates the material beyond mere graphic memoir. Precious Rubbish is a landmark work of comics storytelling and graphic medicine. \nThe debut graphic novel from artist Kayla E.\, Precious Rubbish asks the reader to do the extratextual work of filling out narrative gaps\, which mirrors the challenge of trauma recollection. The reader is invited to co-labor in the meaning-making process\, an exercise that facilitates an intimacy (between the author\, the subject\, and the reader) that is at once horrifying and hilarious. \nAbout the Artist:\nKayla E. is a Texas-born artist of Mexican-American descent. Her comics practice centers around her childhood and functions as a map-making exercise. Leaning heavily on the fixed compositional structure and aesthetic codes of post-war American comics\, she imposes order onto recollections once disorganized by intrafamilial abuse\, addiction\, and sexual violence. Her textile work and painting practice are concerned with memories that present as unmappable. She currently works as the creative director at Fantagraphics and is the co-founder and former president of Nat. Brut Inc. She holds a B.A. from Harvard University\, where she received the Albert Alcalay Prize in Visual Arts and served as the art director for the Harvard Lampoon. Kayla is also a public speaker and has been invited to speak about her work at universities and conferences across the country. In 2023\, she was granted a Princeton Hodder Fellowship to support the completion of her first book.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/richmond-va-kayla-e-precious-rubbish-in-conversation-with-dr-francesca-lyn-at-the-graphic-narratives-lab/
LOCATION:Graphic Narratives Lab\, STEM Building\, Room 216\, 817 West Franklin St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23284\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greensboro\, NC: Kayla E. (Precious Rubbish) in conversation with Jennifer Whitaker (The Blue Hour) at Scuppernong Books
DESCRIPTION:Kayla E. in conversation with Jennifer Whitaker \nA landmark graphic novel debut and groundbreaking work of trauma recollection told in the style of post-war children’s comics. \n“If an exorcism can ever be slow and quiet\, then every panel I’ve finished has felt something like an exorcism. The gutters give me space to make sense of things: to connect dots and close gaps. To remember.” Kayla E.’s Precious Rubbish is an experimental graphic memoir drawn in a style that references the aesthetics of mid-century children’s comics and tells the story of a childhood shaped by maternal emotional dysregulation\, rural poverty\, and incest. The author’s childhood is portrayed as a collection of short-form comics and gag panels punctuated by interactive elements like paper dolls\, satirical advertisements\, games\, and puzzles. \nWhile the work is concerned with violence and a particularly Texan brand of Pentecostal fanaticism\, it is presented in a playful visual language with a deadpan humor that elevates the material beyond mere graphic memoir. Precious Rubbish is a landmark work of comics storytelling and graphic medicine. \nThe debut graphic novel from artist Kayla E.\, Precious Rubbish asks the reader to do the extratextual work of filling out narrative gaps\, which mirrors the challenge of trauma recollection. The reader is invited to co-labor in the meaning-making process\, an exercise that facilitates an intimacy (between the author\, the subject\, and the reader) that is at once horrifying and hilarious. \nKAYLA E. (she/her) is an award-winning Texas-born artist of Mexican American descent. She works as creative director at Fantagraphics and is a recipient of a 2023-2024 Princeton Hodder Fellowship. She is the co-founder and former President of Nat. Brut Inc.\, a non-profit that produces an art and literary magazine\, of which she was the Editor-in-Chief for nine years. She earned her B.A. in Visual and Environmental Studies from Harvard University\, where she served as the Art Director for the Harvard Lampoon. Precious Rubbish\, her graphic novel debut\, is a work of trauma recollection told in the style of post-war children’s comics. Kayla lives in North Carolina with her wife and two dogs. You can find her at kaylaework.com and on Instagram @precious.rubbish. \nJENNIFER WHITAKER is the author of The Blue Hour\, winner of the Brittingham Prize and published from the University of Wisconsin Press in 2016. Her poems have appeared in journals including Radar Poetry\, New England Review\, Beloit Poetry Journal\, and Four Way Review. Originally from Midlothian\, Virginia\, Jennifer earned her MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is an assistant poetry editor at storySouth. She currently lives in Greensboro\, North Carolina\, where she is Director of the University Writing Center at UNCG.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/greensboro-nc-kayla-e-precious-rubbish-in-conversation-with-jennifer-whitaker-the-blue-hour-at-scuppernong-books/
LOCATION:Scuppernong Books\, 304 S. Elm St.\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27401\, United States
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