Thanks to everyone who came out to the publication party for Jim Woodring ‘s sensational Frank in the 3rd Dimension on Saturday – an amazing array of luminaries from Seattle’s art, music, and comix communities. We sold out of the book at the signing, but have more copies in stock now. Come view this visionary work at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery through February 10.
A New Dimension with Jim Woodring at Fantagraphics Bookstore
Join us at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on Saturday, January 9 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM as Jim Woodring and collaborator Charles Barnard present Frank in the 3rd Dimension, a sensational publication featuring 3-D renderings of Woodring’s signature motifs This anxiously anticipated 3-D imagery was unveiled in a presentation last March at Cornish Theater and was included in the “Genius” exhibition this fall at Seattle’s Fry Art Museum. Woodring’s visionary imagery uniquely lends itself to this treatment. The 3-D process for Frank in the 3rd Dimension involved creating more than 150 layers per drawing in order to sculpt each image…
What’s in Store (Celebrity Edition)
Prepare for a wild weekend of art, music and mayhem in Georgetown. In the words of Seattle’s preeminent lit critic Paul Constant, “You might as well camp out in the Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery all weekend long.” The action begins this Saturday with an appearance by Seattle cartoonist Tatiana Gill. Her comix chronicle the seemingly mundane circumstances of daily existence, but when taken together reveal a highly complex and appealing character. She’ll be signing three recent publications from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. This event coincides with the lively Georgetown Art Attack featuring visual and performing arts presentations throughout the historic…
Best of the Northwest in November at Fantagraphics Bookstore
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is pleased to present some of Seattle’s most compelling cartoonists throughout the month of November. On Saturday, November 14, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Tatiana Gill debuts her latest collection of revealing journal comix Omnibusted: Stories I Told Myself 1999-2009. Her work is characterized by courageously confronting issues of social anxiety and substance abuse in an accessible, often humorous fashion. This self-published book represents her most ambitious work to date. This event coincides with the entertaining Georgetown Art Attack featuring exciting visual and performing arts presentations throughout the historic neighborhood. The following day, Sunday,…
Short Run Marathon Returns to Fantagraphics Bookstore on Friday
Come celebrate our amazing comix community on Friday, October 30 as Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery hosts Short Run Marathon III, a pre-fest reception and art exhibition. The show includes the work of Short Run featured artists Charles Forsman, Melissa Mendes, Jim Woodring, Krish Raghav, Bruce Bickford, and special guest Sam Alden, with live music by Lisa Prank.
What’s in Store (Anniversary Edition)
Time does fly when you’re having fun. Nine years ago today Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery quietly opened its doors to the public. (We celebrated our grand opening 6 weeks later.) In the years since, our little bookstore has become a cultural institution, hosting countless signings, exhibitions, receptions, workshops, presentations, and performances featuring some of the world’s most imaginative artists. Thank you all for your support. This tradition of showcasing established and emerging artists continues next Friday, October 30 with Short Run Marathon III exhibition and pre-fest reception featuring Charles Forsman, Melissa Mendes, Jim Woodring, Krish Raghav, Bruce Bickford, and special guest Sam…
What’s in Store
Celebrate the Short Run Comix & Arts Festival on Friday, October 30 as Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery hosts Short Run Marathon III, a pre-fest reception and art exhibition. The show includes the work of Short Run featured artists Charles Forsman, Melissa Mendes, Jim Woodring, Krish Raghav, Bruce Bickford, and special guest Sam Alden, with live music by Lisa Prank.
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…
What’s in Store
The comings weeks at Fantagraphics Bookstore include exciting in-store concerts presented in association with Georgetown Records and Short Run Comix & Arts Festival. On Saturday, October 3 at 5:00 PM, we welcome legendary post-punk ensemble Toiling Midgets ahead of their headlining appearance later that evening at Lucky Liquor. Formed in San Francisco in 1979, the group has included members from Negative Trend, Flipper, American Music Club, The Enemy, Blackouts, and other underground music marvels. It’s rumored they’ll be joined by a recently anointed Stranger Genius familiar to fans of Fantagraphics. Don’t miss a rare public appearance by this influential…
What’s in Store
Plan your social calendars for a sensational series of events at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery this fall. On Saturday, October 10, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Warren Bernard presents Cartoons for Victory with an exhibition from his fascinating archive of World War II home front ephemera, a slide talk, reception, and book signing. On Friday, October 30 at 6:00 PM the store hosts Short Run Marathon III featuring work of special guests at the Short Run Comix & Arts Festival including Charles Forsman, Melissa Mendes, Jim Woodring, Krish Raghav, Bruce Bickford, and Sam Alden, with live music by Lisa…
