Today SPX, Small Press Expo, released the nominees for the Ignatz Awards given out the Saturday of the show, September 14th. We have quite a few cartoonists listed and are so excited for them. Their amazing work speaks for itself but a nice brick award (based the Krazay Kat and Ignatz) is always helpful makes you look tough as hell next to your drawing table. Attendees of SPX are given ballots so start walking NOW to Bethesda and you'll get there in time. The formidable Peter Bagge's Other Stuff is up for the Outstanding Anthology or Collection Ignatz…
Chris Wright at the 2013 Burlington Book Festival!
We're excited to announce that Chris Wright will be part of the 2013 Burlington Book Festival being held September 20-22 in Burlington, Vermont! Chris will be part of the panel "The Novel Graphic: A Summit" taking place on Saturday, September 21st at 1:00 PM, alongside Vermont’s first Cartoonist Laureate, James Kochalka; award-winning author and artist Genese Grill; and legendary illustrator, author, and New Yorker cartoonist Ed Koren. The audience will be encouraged to ask questions and contribute to the conversation. A book signing will follow, so be sure to get yourself a copy of Blacklung! The 2013 Burlington Book…
In Case We Die by Danny Bland – getting signed; audiobook offer extended!
Our copies of Danny Bland's debut novel In Case We Die have arrived but we're not sending orders out quite yet. The reason? Danny's going to drop by soon and sign a whole mess of them! That's right, the first 80 or so people to order the book will have their copy signed by the author! (Sorry, no personalizations, despite the photo.) Orders will begin shipping on or about next Wednesday, August 21. AND, we're extending our free audiobook download offer! Order the book by Monday, August 26 and on Tuesday, August 27 you'll receive an email from Local 638 Records with…
Nudnik Revealed! by Gene Deitch – Now in Stock
Just arrived and shipping now from our mail-order department: Nudnik Revealed! by Gene Deitch 128-page full-color 12.25" x 9.25" hardcover • $29.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-651-5 See Previews / Order Now Academy Award®-winning animator Gene Deitch defied the dominant animation style of the 1950s as the Creative Director of CBS/Terrytoons (where he created Tom Terrific and others for The Captain Kangaroo Show.) One day, he got his tie caught in a Moviola machine — and just before he lost his teeth, Nudnik was born! The star of 12 Paramount cartoons that ran in theatres in 1964 and 1965, Nudnik is Deitch's most personal and…
Fall Guy for Murder and Other Stories by Johnny Craig – Now in Stock
Just arrived and shipping now from our mail-order department: Fall Guy for Murder and Other Stories (The EC Comics Library)by Johnny Craig 208-page black & white 7.25" x 10.25" hardcover • $28.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-658-4 See Previews / Order Now BARGAIN COMBO: Child of Tomorrow! + Fall Guy for Murder (EC Comics Library) Gift Set Price: $57.98 $46.38 Order this book and receive the Jack Davis's Tales from the Crypt Halloween mini-comic shown here as a FREE bonus! Limit one per customer while supplies last. Johnny Craig pulled off some of the most mind-bendingly clever shockers to appear under the EC Comics banner…
Child of Tomorrow and Other Stories by Al Feldstein – Now in Stock
Just arrived and shipping now from our mail-order department: Child of Tomorrow and Other Stories (The EC Comics Library) by Al Feldstein 216-page black & white 7.25" x 10.25" hardcover • $28.99ISBN: 978-1-60699-659-1 See Previews / Order Now BARGAIN COMBO: Child of Tomorrow! + Fall Guy for Murder (EC Comics Library) Gift Set Price: $57.98 $46.38 Order this book and receive the Jack Davis's Tales from the Crypt Halloween mini-comic shown here as a FREE bonus! Limit one per customer while supplies last. The stories Al Feldstein wrote and drew for EC Comics's science fiction titles captured precisely the popular science…
Junot Díaz & Jaime Hernandez
Critically-acclaimed author Junot Díaz has finally revealed the deluxe edition to his book This Is How You Lose Her and you're just gonna love who added some rockin' illustrations! From his site: "A must-have collector's edition of Junot Díaz's bestseller and National Book Award finalist, a stunningly designed and illustrated slipcase edition of This Is How You Lose Her, which was a New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the 2013 National Book Award. Jaime Hernandez-deemed 'one of the twentieth century's most significant comic creators' for the 'Love and Rockets' series he co-created and other work-has produced full-page, original…
Brandon Graham appears at Fantagraphics Bookstore on Saturday, August 24
August 12, 2013 – Seattle, WA. Please join us on Saturday, August 24, as Fantagraphics Bookstore welcomes Brandon Graham. The cartoonist behind popular projects like Prophet, Multiple Warheads, and King City returns to his former Seattle home to sign copies of his new book Walrus from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. A product of West Seattle now living in Vancouver, B. C., Graham was recently acclaimed by Publishers Weekly as “…one of the most inventive action cartoonists working.” As a member of the Meathaus group, his influence on contemporary popular culture extends beyond comix. Walrus, from adventurous PictureBox press, is an…
Brandon Graham appears at Fantagraphics Bookstore on Saturday, August 24
August 12, 2013 – Seattle, WA. Please join us on Saturday, August 24, as Fantagraphics Bookstore welcomes Brandon Graham. The cartoonist behind popular projects like Prophet, Multiple Warheads, and King City returns to his former Seattle home to sign copies of his new book Walrus from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. A product of West Seattle now living in Vancouver, B. C., Graham was recently acclaimed by Publishers Weekly as “…one of the most inventive action cartoonists working.” As a member of the Meathaus group, his influence on contemporary popular culture extends beyond comix. Walrus, from adventurous PictureBox press, is an…
Prince Valiant Vol. 7: 1949-1950 by Hal Foster – Now in Stock
Just arrived and shipping now from our mail-order department: Prince Valiant Vol. 7: 1949-1950 by Hal Foster 120-page full color 10.25" x 14" hardcover • $35.00ISBN: 978-1-60699-645-4 See Previews / Order Now Shortly after his baby son Arn is christened, Prince Valiant, along with Sir Gawain, is sent to investigate reports of black magic in wales, where the two find themselves in a pitched battle at Castle Illwynde. After a brief stint home to enjoy his young son, Val and his crew travel to Rome on a quest for teachers who could bring Christianity to Thule. The story climaxes in an…
