Artwork by Jeremy Eaton.
Dame Darcy’s November Reign
Don't miss these upcoming events with Dame Darcy, promoting her new book, Gasoline: GASOLINE BOOK RELEASE PARTY Dame Darcy Book release party Nov 6th 2008Naughty Nautical Nite presents:Gasolineat the Slipper Room167 Orchard StNew York, NY 100029:30—on $5 dollaFeaturing Apocalyptic / fairy themed Cabaret, book signings and costume contest. GASOLINE BOOK SIGNINGDame Darcy Gasoline ReadingNovember 11, 6:30-8:30Housing WorksBookstore Cafe126 Crosby St, NYC, 10012www.housingworksbookstore.org GASOLINE ART OPENING, NYAlix Sloan Fine art Gallery Gasoline book release opening November 19th Weds 7-9 pm closing to be December 20th. Gasoline Books to be signed and sold, one of a kind hand drawn single page illos in some books. Original illustrations…
Sketchbook: Shaw
David B. in New Orleans
Remember that fantastic David B. show that was up in our gallery earlier this summer that you missed? Well, if you are anywhere near New Orleans, you'll have another chance. Throughout the month of November, LSU Museum of Art, in conjunction with the College of Art and Design, is presenting David B.'s "My Story / My Stories", featuring over 20 original pages of comic art from the acclaimed author of Epileptic throughout the month of November. David B. will visit LSU and New Orleans in mid-November in conjunction with the exhibit, featuring over 20 pages from Epileptic, MOME, and more. The…
“Rocky” by Martin Kellerman – #353
{mosimage} Fritz The Cat meets Jane Austen!?! This mostly autobiographical daily strip details the rudely hilarious travails of a young cartoonist and his layabout pals and neurotic girlfriends. Basically, it’s the pottymouthed animal-headed Seinfeld-esque comic strip we’ve all come to love. A smash hit in its native Sweden, presented in English for the first time. Join us Monday through Friday for a new daily strip, with a rolling archive of a week’s worth of strips. “It’s being acclaimed as the funniest Swedish comic of our time, but it’s more than that. Rocky is the long awaited generation novel that no…
Preview video/slideshow: Rocky Vol. 2 by Martin Kellerman
By now surely you're following our Monday-Friday installments of Martin Kellerman's Rocky, with strips from Rocky Vol. 2: Strictly Business presented in English for the first time anywhere (the book is due next month). Now, get your first look at the book itself! Click this link if the embedded slideshow doesn't appear above, and/or to open it in a new window.
Sketchbook: Karasik
Channeling Joost Swarte & Fletcher Hanks.
“Rocky” by Martin Kellerman – #352
{mosimage} Fritz The Cat meets Jane Austen!?! This mostly autobiographical daily strip details the rudely hilarious travails of a young cartoonist and his layabout pals and neurotic girlfriends. Basically, it’s the pottymouthed animal-headed Seinfeld-esque comic strip we’ve all come to love. A smash hit in its native Sweden, presented in English for the first time. Join us Monday through Friday for a new daily strip, with a rolling archive of a week’s worth of strips. “It’s being acclaimed as the funniest Swedish comic of our time, but it’s more than that. Rocky is the long awaited generation novel that no…
Sketchbook: Swarte
Obama. Obama. Obama.
Thank you Boing Boing for this link to Lee Dorsey's inspirational R&B hit "Yes We Can" perfectly remixed with the oratory of Mr. Barack Obama. What if the derailed idealism of the 1960s could be put back on track and into public office? What if rhetoric wasn't just impressive but sincere and we didn't guard ourselves against it? What if leaders could be as smart and compassionate as you and I, not just serpents going lower than we're willing to? There's nothing wrong with well-placed HOPE. Please vote Tuesday. Even here at Fantagraphics some of us are really excited about–…
