Fantagraphics Books launches an exciting series of events celebrating its 40th anniversary with “R. Crumb: Early Works, 1965 – 1967,” opening Saturday, September 10 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery. This important exhibition features over thirty previously unseen original drawings and arcane artifacts, which demonstrate the development of the artist’s signature style. The show remains on view through November 2, 2016. Robert Crumb is widely considered America’s greatest living cartoonist. His work was recently featured in the Seattle Museum’s “Graphic Masters” exhibition alongside Dürer, Rembrandt, Goya, Hogarth, and Picasso. The seminal work on display at…
Re/Read: R. Crumb’s Kafka
Welcome to Re/Read, an occasional column by Fantagraphics Bookstore curator Larry Reid drawing attention to comix that you may have overlooked or are worthy of another read. We’ll begin with a classic by the great Robert Crumb. Kafka is among the most compelling books by R. Crumb. A collaboration with writer David Zane Mairowitz, this book seamlessly weaves Franz Kafka’s complex stories into a biographical narrative of his life in Prague as Europe descended into turmoil at the turn of the twentieth century. Many of Kafka’s stories foreshadowed the unspeakable horrors that would soon befall his fellow Jews at…
SPX 2016: The Debuts
I wouldn’t want to spend a hot summer day in any other hotel and convention center, than the North Bethesda Marriott and Convention Center, because that means it’s time for the premiere Small Press Expo (SPX)! We’re kicking off our month-long lead up to SPX with our Debut Books, because they’re the reason we have these comic conventions in the first place. American Blood – Ben Marra Born from the crucible of 1980s trash culture and exploitation entertainment and focused like a laser through the prism of Marra’s brain comes this nasty brew of revenge, power, and passion. It is a…
Congratulations to all of our 2016 SPX Ignatz Award nominees!
Fantagraphics artists are nominated in nearly every category for Ignatz Awards. Outstanding artist Daniel Clowes, for Patience Kevin Huizenga, for Ganges Noah Van Sciver, for Disquiet Outstanding anthology or collection The Complete Wimmen’s Comix, edited by Trina Robbins Outstanding graphic novel Nod Away, by Josh Cotter Soldier’s Heart, by Carol Tyler Outstanding story “Megg & Mogg in Amsterdam” from Megg & Mogg in Amsterdam, by Simon Hanselmann “Shrine of the Monkey God,” by Kim Deitch from Kramers Ergot 9 Outstanding series Ganges, by Kevin Huizenga Megg & Mogg & Owl, by Simon Hanselmann Outstanding comic Patience, by Daniel Clowes “Shrine…
What’s in Store: Get Some Crumb
Make plans now to attend the opening of R. Crumb: Early Works, 1965 – 1967 on Saturday, September 10 at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery. This important exhibition features over two-dozen previously unseen original drawings and artifacts, which demonstrate the development of the artist’s signature style. The show remains on view through November 2, 2016. Call the bookstore for information on nearby hotel, hospitality, and transportation options. You still have ten more days to see the Seattle Art Museum’s stunning exhibition, Graphic Masters: Dürer, Rembrandt, Goya, Hogarth, Picasso, R. Crumb. Don’t miss this amazing show, on view through August…
We’re looking for Marketing & Publicity Interns!
We have an internship opportunity at the Fantagraphics office in Seattle, WA and are now accepting applications. Marketing & Publicity interns Marketing department interns will gain first-hand experience in media relations, learn how to promote comics to the press and gain insight into the world of comics publishing. Requirements: Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and Photoshop Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel Photo and video editing skills desired Knowledge and interest in alternative comics is a major plus! 15+ hour a week commitment Please note: Fantagraphics is a dog-friendly office, so allergies to furry friends may hinder your experience. Example…
Sir Alfred stock on sale
Tim Hensley’s Sir Alfred No. 3 is more than just a comic book- it is a signed and numbered, limited edition bundle that was produced with a variety of printing processes including offset, letterpress, and giclee printing, as well as blind embossing, handstamping, and diecutting. Each copy of this strictly limited and signed/numbered edition of 1000 comes with a correspondingly numbered giclee print suitable for framing and a custom beverage coaster, all packaged in a mylar sleeve. The remaining stock is lightly damaged from shipping and is being offered at a discounted rate. Don’t miss your chance to collect this remarkable…
Announcing Ellen Forney’s follow-up title Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice From My Bipolar Life
Fantagraphics is proud to announce the acquisition of Ellen Forney’s forthcoming graphic novel/self-help book, Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice From My Bipolar Life. This companion book to her best selling graphic memoir, Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me (Avery, 2012) marks Forney’s return to the publisher where she began her career over 15 years ago. Due out in 2018, Forney’s new book is a combination memoir and self-help manual, a survival guide of tips, tricks and tools by one of Seattle’s most celebrated cartoonists. With Marbles, Forney helped destigmatize mood disorders with her candid presentation of her struggle to find mental…
What’s in Store: Fantagraphics at 40!
Fantagraphics Books begins our celebration of 40 years publishing the world’s greatest cartoonists with an exhibition of the world’s greatest cartoonist. R. Crumb: Early Works, 1965 – 1967 documents the artist as he develops his signature style with original drawings, comix, and related ephemera. Most of these works have never been displayed publicly, so you’re in for a treat. The show opens on Saturday, September 10 and continues through November 2, 2016. The 40th year festivities continue on Saturday, October 8 as Seattle native Charles Burns discusses his graphic masterpiece Black Hole. This arresting story is set a short distance…
Usagi Yojimbo Now Available Digitally!
Stan Sakai’s epic tale of the ronin rabbit began at Fantagraphics three decades ago. Starting today, you can now read the first seven volumes of Usagi Yojimbo on your tablets! Usagi Yojimbo has garnered the reputation of being one of the greatest comic book series of all time, with Stan Sakai earning multiple Eisner Awards to date. Full of suspense, humor, horror, and most importantly, adventure, all of these books are now available for $9.99 on your personal reading device: Book 1: The Ronin Book 2: Samurai Book 3: The Wanderer’s Road Book 4: The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy Book 5:…
