Yes, it's a parody/homage of The Believer, courtesy of editor Ben Schwartz, artist Drew Friedman, and designer Alexa Koenings. Drew provides more background and a larger image at his blog. The book is just off to press and should be out in April.
Spectacular Saturday Series at Fantagraphics Bookstore in Seattle
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is pleased to present a remarkable series of exhibitions, signings and receptions on successive Saturday evenings January 30 through February 13. These amazing events will feature both emerging talent and legendary masters of the comics medium. Fantagraphics Books celebrates the publication of NEWAVE! The Underground Mini Comix of the 1980s with an exhibition, book signing, and mini comix workshop on Saturday, January 30 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. The show will feature original art and graphics by underground mini comix pioneers Jaimie Alder, Jim Blanchard, Wayne Gibson, David Lasky, Wayno, Steve Willis, Dennis Worden, and XNO….
A whole new world
This is gorgeous. I showed it to Jason Miles and he said, "This guy's his own Fort Thunder." I am inclined to agree, but mostly I just want a giant poster of the thing.
Chocolate Cheeks book release & art exhibit at Floating World
Floating World Comics & Fantagraphics present: "CHOCOLATE CHEEKS" book release & art exhibit with Steven Weissman This February's 1st Thursday in Portland OR, Floating World Comics is proud to present a book signing and art exhibit with one of their and our favorite comic creators, Steven Weissman, creator of Yikes!, celebrating the release of his brand new book Chocolate Cheeks. LISTING INFORMATION: WHO: Steven Weissman WHAT: CHOCOLATE CHEEKS book release & art exhibit WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 4th, 6-10pm WHERE: Floating World Comics, 20 NW 5th Ave #101, Portland OR More info here. Steven will also be appearing at Fantagraphics Bookstore…
Daily OCD: 1/18/10
It's your holiday Online Commentary & Diversions: • List: Paul Gravett names "The Best of 2009: Graphic Novels": No. 9 is Giraffes in My Hair: A Rock 'n' Roll Life by Bruce Paley & Carol Swain ("Paley combines so perfectly with his partner Carol Swain to capture Paley’s walks on the wild side as he journeys through sex, drugs and rock’n'roll, from hippy to punk. … Hers has always been an utterly singular approach."); No. 13 is (appropriately) Pim & Francie: The Golden Bear Days by Al Columbia ("These distressed, distressing comics and illustrations repeat and escalate like a stuck…
Dink.
you may as well hold your breath because you’re going to have this SOON:
Above is a preview of what will be in your COMPLETE UNLOVABLE box-set (minus the ghost-hand). Coming SOON!
Tomorrow: Gahan Wilson @ The Strand!
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS AND THE STRAND PRESENT: An evening with GAHAN WILSON Signing and discussing his new book: GAHAN WILSON: 50 Years of Playboy Cartoons Tuesday, January 19, 7PM THE STRAND BOOKSTORE12th & BroadwayNew York, NY Gahan will discuss his distinguished career and answer questions in a talk moderated by Emily Gordon, former PRINT magazine Editor-In-Chief and proprietor of the Emdashes blog (about all things New Yorker).
Sweetheart Savings for Valentines Day
What says romance more than comics? If there is anything, we don't want to know about it. Once again we're offering a special selection of romantic and/or erotic gift books with which to woo your sweetie this Valentine's Day. From classic romance comics to cutting-edge erotica, from sweet to twisted, from timeless to unexpected (zombies?), these comics are fluent in the many dialects of love. From now through the day in question (February 14, 2010), SAVE at least 15% on all of our Valentines Day gift selections!
Celebrate MLK Day: 25% off King: The Special Edition
In celebration of the Martin Luther King Day national holiday, we are pleased to offer a special sale on King – A Comics Biography: The Special Edition by Ho Che Anderson. All this week, pre-order this book (due at the beginning of February) for 25% off the cover price. This offer runs through the end of the day Friday, Jan. 22.
