Jack Kamen’s EC collection Forty Whacks and the second issue of Ed Piskor’s Hip Hop Family Tree monthly series are this week’s digital releases.
Reflections on Banned Books Week
As Banned Books Week comes to an end, we’d like to join in this annual celebration of free speech and creative freedom by weighing in on Fantagraphics Books’ publishing philosophy as it relates to publishing the kinds of books that make the lists of banned books. The American Library Association listed three graphic novels in the top ten banned books in 2014, plus a prose book illustrated by Ellen Forney, which almost qualifies. None of them published by us, alas, but we keep trying. We are proud to publish books that tackle divisive issues — from a graphic novel guide…
Warren Bernard Presents Cartoons for Victory at Fantagraphics Bookstore
Join us at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on Saturday, October 10, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, as Warren Bernard presents Cartoons for Victory. This event features an exhibition from Bernard’s fascinating archive of World War II home front ephemera, a slide talk, reception, and book signing. Cartoons for Victory chronicles an era when America’s cartoonists aimed their pens not only at the wartime enemy, but at injustices and societal changes at home. Accomplished artists like Charles Addams, Chester Gould, Al Capp, Will Eisner, Bill Mauldin, Gladys Parker, Dr. Seuss, and many others offer humorous and often sobering commentary on the…
Para nuestros admiradores que leen en español
Last week Fantagraphics founder Gary Groth traveled to Bogota, Columbia as a guest of the ENTRE VIÑETAS international comics festival. You can read more about it in this article, which Google excellently translates to: “HATE SUPERHERO AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE: GARY GROTH IN BOGOTA”
What’s in Store
Visitors to signings at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery in recent years have doubtless encountered filmmakers Ron Austin and Louise Amandes documenting the proceedings. Join us tonight at Northwest Film Forum for the U. S. premiere of their movie Bezango, WA, which celebrates our region’s lively comix culture. The film features personalities like Peter Bagge, Ellen Forney, Gary Groth, Megan Kelso, Pat Moriarity, Jim Woodring, and many more. The 8:00 PM screening will be preceded by Local Sightings Book Fair at 6:00 PM including Intruder comix collective, Short Run, Fantagraphics Bookstore, Pity Party, Mend My Dress, and Cold Cube Press. NWFF…
Invisible Ink and Gag on This go digital
Two comic masters who shoved the mid-century towards the counter culture return this week with a brand-new graphic novel and a best-of collection.
Miami Book Fair 2015
Miami; known for its gorgeous beaches, party nightlife, authentic food, and for the past 32 years, the Miami Book Fair. This year boasts an impressive lineup of authors and artists that will participate in programming that ranges from readings, discussions, a street fair, and events featuring nearly 450 authors. Their special Destination Comics programming has invited a number of Fantagraphics authors that include: Leah Hayes, Bill Griffith, Glenn Head, and Julia Gfrörer. Panel information after the jump!
60 Years of Harold and the Purple Crayon
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the publication of Harold and the Purple Crayon. Harold was created by comics legend Crockett Johnson, who also brought the world the beloved Barnaby series. Add a Barnaby title to your collection: http://www.fantagraphics.com/artists/crockett-johnson/ And find fun ways to celebrate the anniversary: http://www.harpercollins.com/childrens/harold
Banned Books Week Sale
To celebrate Banned Books Week, Fantagraphics is offering a sale on our most ground-breaking, boundary-pushing, and controversial comics. From classics to contemporaries, we’ve highlighted some of the most important works in comics history and offered them at a great discount. Declare your #FreedomToRead by filling your bookshelves with these amazing titles. 1950s The Comics Code Authority was the de facto censor of comics. In order to obtain their seal of approval, comic works had to abide by strict moral standards. Many distributors refused to carry comics without the seal. Entertaining Comics was hit especially hard by these restrictions. MAD was their only publication…
Happy Birthday, Kim
We miss you, buddy.
