If you arrived at Fantagraphics Bookstore moments after Daniel Clowes was seated for his signing in April, you missed your chance to pick up an advance copy of The Complete Eightball. All 30 copies of the handsome slipcase volume were snatched up within minutes. We finally have them back in stock. Relive your misspent youth, or discover the appeal of these deranged comix if you were too young to fully appreciate them when first released. We still have a sizable selection of original Eightball comic books as well as collections from the series like Ghost World, Caricature, and Like a…
What’s in Store
This edition of What’s in Store focuses on Who’s in Store, a brief look at the culture mavens staffing Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery. On Sundays from 11:30 to 5:00 PM, and during most special events, we have the lovely and talented Janice Headley behind the counter. Janice specializes in contemporary comix, independent music, and esoteric popular culture. When she’s not at the store, Janice supervises social media for listener powered KEXP FM. (You’ll often hear her lilting voice on station promotional spots.) Her commitment to comix is demonstrated by her role as co-organizer of the phenomenally successful Short Run Comix…
Peter Bagge Art & Music in Seattle on July 11, 2009
An Evening of Art, Music, and Social Commentary with Cartooning Legend Peter Bagge on July 11 at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery June 30, 2009 – SEATTLE, WA. Celebrated cartoonist Peter Bagge's diverse talents are featured in an art exhibition and book signing at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery followed by a musical performance at nearby Jules Maes Saloon on Saturday, July 11 in Seattle's lively Georgetown arts community. This event marks the debut of his newest book Everybody Is Stupid Except for Me and Other Astute Observations, a collection of cartoon reporting on social, political and cultural issues for Reason…
Jason in Seattle June 13 for Low Moon Launch & Art Show
Celebrated Norwegian Cartoonist Jason Appears at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on June 13 for Launch of LOW MOON Graphic Novel June 3, 2009 – SEATTLE, WA. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is honored to host an exhibition and book signing by internationally acclaimed comics artist Jason on Saturday, June 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. This event marks the debut of Jason's Low Moon collection, published by Seattle-based Fantagraphics Books. {product_snapshot:id=1575,true,false,true,left}Norwegian alternative cartoonist Jason is among the most prolific and influential cartoonists of his generation. His economical narrative approach, clever rendering technique, and singular color sensibility distinguish his sophisticated yet…
Drinky Crow & Tony Millionaire Fly Into Seattle Sat. May 9
TONY MILLIONAIRE PRESENTS DRINKY CROW'S MAAKIES TREASURY AT FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKSTORE & GALLERY ON MAY 9 April 27, 2009 – SEATTLE, WA. Celebrated cartoonist Tony Millionaire will appear at Seattle's Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on Saturday, May 9 for an exhibition of original artwork and signing of his new book Drinky Crow's Maakies Treasury. Millionaire's Maakies is among the best and most popular weekly comic strips in America, running in over a dozen of the largest U.S. weekly newspapers including the Village Voice, L.A. Weekly and Seattle's The Stranger. The strip has also been adapted into the hit animated series The…
Paul Hornschemeier 2009 Pacific NW Tour
PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER: THE 2009 PACIFIC NORTHWEST TOUR Promoting the release of the new graphic novel, MOTHER, COME HOME from Fantagraphics April 2, 5:30-8:30PM: CHARLES A. HARTMAN FINE ART, Portland "Paul Hornschemeier: Cloistered in Crowds" First Thursday reception and book signing 134 NW 8th Ave. • hartmanfineart.net April 3, 6PM: LUCKY'S COMICS, Vancouver Book signing and author talk 3972 Main St. • luckys.ca April 4, All Day: EMERALD CITY CON, Seattle Appearing at the Fantagraphics Books tables Seattle Convention Center • emeraldcitycomicon.com April 4, 7PM: FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKSTORE & GALLERY, Seattle A book signing and Emerald City Con after-party with Stan Sakai…
Dame Darcy at Fantagraphics on Sat. March 14
Cult cartoonist Dame Darcy appears for music performance and book signing at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery in Seattle on Saturday, March 14. Charismatic cartoonist and counterculture maven Dame Darcy will grace Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery with her presence on Saturday, March 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. She will present an acoustical music performance and sign copies of her popular comic book Meat Cake as well as her new graphic novel Gasoline. {product_snapshot:id=1507,true,false,true,right}Currently in its 17th issue, Dame Darcy’s Meat Cake is a visionary blend of gothic horror, Victorian fantasy, and punk romance rendered with the artist’s singular graphic sensibility….
Esther Pearl Watson’s Unlovable Exhibit & Book Debut
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery presents Esther Pearl Watson’s UNLOVABLE art exhibition and book launch on Saturday, February 7. With Valentine’s sentiments in mind, Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery in Seattle is pleased to present UNLOVABLE, an exhibition of original art and book launch celebration by Esther Pearl Watson on Saturday, February 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Watson’s visual interpretations of the diary entries of teenager Tammy Pierce will resonate with everyone once afflicted by the eccentricities of adolescent isolation, unrequited love, and other torments of teen angst. The revealing narrative of the protagonist is perfectly suited to the artist’s endearing…
Danny Hellman & Co. at Fantagraphics Sept. 13
NOTORIOUS NEW YORK CARTOONIST DANNY HELLMAN AT FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKSTORE & GALLERY ON SEPTEMBER 13 Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is pleased to welcome storied New York cartoonist and illustrator Danny Hellman on Saturday, September 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Five accomplished local cartoonists who contributed to the new Hellman-edited alternative comics anthology TYPHON will join him at this festive signing. Danny Hellman has been making art for publication since 1988. His illustrations have appeared in TIME, NEWSWEEK, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, FORTUNE, FORBES, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, FHM, GUITAR WORLD, NEW YORK PRESS, and countless others. Ever the clever prankster, “Dirty Danny”…
Daniel Clowes Does Seattle August 29!
BEHIND THE EIGHTBALL – DANIEL CLOWES AT FANATGRAPHICS BOOKSTORE & GALLERY IN SEATTLE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 29! Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery proudly presents the return of Daniel Clowes on August 29. His appearance marks the premiere of Ghost World: Special Edition. The second in a series of deluxe publications from Fantagraphics Books, this edition of the phenomenal graphic novel includes special features available for the first time. Ghost World first appeared in Clowes’ award-winning Eightball comic book series, and the 2001 feature film, directed by Terry Zwigoff, earned the pair an Academy Award™ nomination for Best Screenplay adaptation. This critically…
