Usagi Yojimbo Now Available Digitally!

Stan Sakai’s epic tale of the ronin rabbit began at Fantagraphics three decades ago. Starting today, you can now read the first seven volumes of Usagi Yojimbo on your tablets! Usagi Yojimbo has garnered the reputation of being one of the greatest comic book series of all time, with Stan Sakai earning multiple Eisner Awards to date. Full of suspense, humor, horror, and most importantly, adventure, all of these books are now available for $9.99 on your personal reading device: Book 1: The Ronin Book 2: Samurai Book 3: The Wanderer’s Road Book 4: The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy Book 5:…

Previews: Fantagraphics Releases for August 2009

As seen in the pages of Previews, these are the books and comics slated for release by Fantagraphics Books in August, 2009. Please note that all details, including cover art, prices, specs, contents, and release dates are preliminary and subject to change. THE COMPLETE PEANUTS 1973-1974 by Charles M. Schulz Introduction by Billie Jean King 8.5 x 7, HC, 344 pages, BW, $28.99 ISBN 978-1-60699-286-9 Celebrate life with THE COMPLETE PEANUTS! Fantagraphics is proud to present the release of the 12th volume of the most recognized comic strip of all time! Charles M. Schulz’s American masterpiece has defined the way…

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery Early 09 Schedule

Mark your calendars: An exciting offering of diverse exhibitions, performances and signings are on tap in the coming months at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery in Seattle. These and other lively events will keep the space jumpin' into the summer. Esther Pearl WatsonUNLOVABLEOpening reception and book signing Saturday, February 7, 6:00 to 9:00 PMExhibition continues through March 4, 2009(more event info) HUMBUGOriginal art, artifacts and ephemera from Harvey Kurtzman's classic humor magazine.Public preview Saturday, March 7, 11:30 to 8:00 PMExhibition continues through April Fools Day, 2009 (more about Humbug) Dame DarcyMusic performance and book signingSaturday, March 14, 6:00 to 9:00 PM…