From E&P:Ed Hall has compiled “Diversions and Other Political Observations,” the second collection of his editorial cartoons. The award-winning Hall is with The Baker County Press of Macclenny, Fla., the DBR Media syndicate, and Artizans Syndicate. Hall’s upcoming 150-page book — which features a foreword by Universal Press Syndicate editorial cartoonist Ted Rall — will […]
Patrick McDonnell, creator of “Mutts” announced on his web site that his book “Gift of Nothing” has made it to #8 on the New York Times Best Seller List for Children’s Picture Books.Back in December, his book made it to #8 on the NYT Best Seller List.
Fans of Michael Jantze’s work, The Norm, will be interested in the release of a new Sunday collection. Available for the first time ever, The Norm Sunday Collection documents the evolution of Michael Jantze’s wildly unique Sunday work. With insight into Michael’s hybrid writing process as well as his approach to illustration using the latest […]
A holiday season give-away prize has been announced for those who bought Patrick McDonnell’s (Mutts) new book “The Gift of Nothing.”Each winner was randomly selected, and recieved a special WINNER button with the purchase of Patrick’s new book, “The Gift of Nothing”. Each was then entered into a special drawing to determine a grand prize […]
Steve Nease had 15 cartoons published in the Portfoolio 21 this year – more than any other cartoonist. Steve Nease has 15 cartoons in Portfoolio 21, The Year’s Best Canadian Editoral Cartoons– that’s the most of the 42 artists who cracked this year’s edition. “It’s always an honour to be included in the annual best-of […]
Back in October when I first posted news of the new coffee table book ‘Little Nemo in Slumberland‘ I had no idea the book would be so popular, but according to Sunday Press Book who published it – the first run has sold out. If you’re willing to pay $299, there is a third party […]
Donna Barstow, who I mentioned in another recent posting, has a new book out in time for Valentines day. It’s called “Love Me or Go To Hell : True Love Cartoons” and it is already in its second printing. My newest book is out now!! ( ’cause they moved it up for Valentine’s Day!) called […]
Daryl Cagle has been interviewed by the Santa Barbara News-Press about his cartoons, syndicate and latest book, The Best Political Cartoons of the Year, 2006 Edition. On my Web site, I have what I call “Yahtzees,” which is when all the cartoonists happen to draw the same thing at the same time. I put them […]
Patrick McDonnell’s first story book “The Gift of Nothing” has made it to #8 on the NYT Beset Seller list for Children’s books according to his web site. It is with great pleasure to annouce that Patrick’s first storybook, “The Gift of Nothing” has made it to #8 on the New York Times Best Seller […]
Cartoonist Jim Whiting has penned a book “Analecta: Selected Reflections of a Cartoonist’s Life”. Jim Whiting has written the autobiographical “Analecta: Selected Reflections of a Cartoonist’s Life.” Whiting, 79, worked on the syndicated “Ad Libs,” “Wee Women,” and “Li’l Ones” features. The last two were created by Mell Lazarus, who does “Momma” and “Miss Peach” […]
I missed this story which ran on nj.com (New Jersey) about Patrick McDonnell’s new book “The Gift of Nothing”. The article also discusses Patrick’s attempt to keep life in the slow lane. “To tell you the truth,” he chuckled, “I don’t get out much anyway. A cartoonist’s life is like a monk’s life, very solitary. […]
Pat Bagley, editorial cartoonist for the Salt Lake Tribune, will be signing his new book at Ken Sander’s Rare Books on Friday, December 9, at 7pm. Bagley’s book “Clueless George” is available at Amazon books.The last place you’d expect to hear that political cartoonist Pat Bagley got his start is BYU. But there you have […]
According to Dave Coverly’s web site, he’ll be at Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo signing his new book, Just One %$#@ Speed Bump After Another today between 6-9 pm. And if that wasn’t enough, Jef Mallett will also be available to sign is latest Frazz collection “Live From Bryson Elementary“
The New York Press has a lengthy article about Charles Schulz and his cartooning. If you’re a fan of Peanuts or enjoy reading about comic history, give this article a read.“Li’l Folks” has a different quality than “Peanuts.” The lines are thicker. Perhaps Schulz was making the best of middling reproduction quality in newspapers, but […]
The Houston Chronicle has a story called Why Bill Watterson Quit. If you’re hoping for new salacious tidbits, this article isn’t it – but does point out in the Complete Calvin and Hobbes book that Watterson left it open for a return. Salem won’t discuss the specifics of what Watterson is doing. It’s possible he […]