Editorial cartoonist Khalil Bendib has announced a run for President of the United States. Never-mind that he’s not a naturalized-citizen. Kahlil admits the run is for publicity for his new book, “Mission Accomplished: Wicked Cartoons by America’s Most Wanted Political Cartoonist.” Unabashedly, Bendib admits marketing the book is behind the idea to run for president. […]
The National Press Foundation has bestowed this year’s Berryman Cartoonist of the Year to The San Diego Union-Tribune’s editorial cartoonist, Steve Breen.Steve, the 1998 Pulitzer winner, remarked regarding the Berryman award, “It’s an honor. When you win something like this, you can say the Pulitzer wasn’t a fluke.”Steve will receive the award at the foundation’s […]
The annual 2007 Best of Jim Borgman survey is underway over at the Cincinnati Enquirer. Jim narrowed it down to nine editorial cartoons, plus readers are offered a chance to nominate their own from his archives. As of this morning, there have been just under 2000 votes cast.
San Diego Union-Tribune has offered buyouts to about six percent of their work force and threatened layoffs if not enough bail ship voluntarily. Luckily for editorial cartoonist Steve Breen, his position is not on the chopping block. In an email to me he states: They told me that I am on the list of people […]
Aaron Taylor, the editorial cartoonist for the Daily Herald in Provo Utah, has bid farewell to his readers. Aaron has been with the Daily Herald for the last 2 years in a dual role as cartoonist and graphic designer. Today is his last day as a staff cartoonist. I’m glad I had the opportunity to […]
Park Record editorial cartoonist John Kilbourn was asked to resign after a Mad Magazine collector faxed a Mort Druker cartoon to a local NPR station reporter and the Park Record publishers pointing out similarities between it and a recent Kilbourn cartoon. Kilbourn admits to basing his cartoon off of the Druker cartoon, but claims he […]
Yesterday I mentioned that Houston Chronicle editorial cartoonist Nick Anderson had submitted three of his animations the GOP CNN/YouTube debate. One of the videos containing an animated Dick Chenney asking if the candidates would grant as much power to their vice president as President Bush has to his was used during the broadcast. Presidential candidates […]
Over on Nick Anderson’s blog, comes word that he has submitted three video animations for the CNN/YouTube GOP debate that will be held tonight. There we over 4,000 video questions submitted, so the chance of one of his being used is pretty small. Computerworld has reviewed the videos and have compiled their top 10 best […]
Salt Lake Tribune editorial cartoonist Pat Bagley has published a new book called “Bagley’s Survival Guide for Utah” a book that takes shots at Utah’s culture.In talking about his book, Pat says, We have a state that is unique; it’s like no other place in the world, and I think the people ought to be […]
Los Angeles Daily News editorial cartoonist Patrick O’Connor will be speaking on November 29th on the topic of “The Art of Political Satire.” The event will be at the Burbank (CA) Public Library at 7 p.m.
Washington Post Writers Group has announced that they have signed Pulitzer Prize winner Clay Bennett. Clay is leaving the Christian Science Monitor after nine years and taking the Chattanooga Times Free Press position starting in January. His work was syndicated through the Christian Science Monitor, but when he announced he was leaving, Clay also noted […]
Doug Marlette has received another award for his second fictional novel “Magic Time.” The novel was awarded the 2007 Sir Walter Raleigh Award for the best work of fiction by a North Carolina writer by the The N.C. Literary and Historical Association. In addition to the award, the University of Mississippi has opened an exhibit […]
Seattle Post-Intelligencer editorial cartoonist Dave Horsey has a new book coming out entitled “Draw Quick, Shoot Straight.” The book is a collection of his cartoons from the last four years. Here’s Dave interviewing himself about the book: Horsey: Any cartoons about Bush? Horsey: Well, duh. (Snort of derision.) They take up pretty much half the […]
There is an interesting article in the L.A. Times regarding editorial cartooning during the Civil War era in U.S. history. A new book is coming out entitled “Lines of Contention” by J.G. Lewin and P.J. Huff. One of the most difficult preconceived beliefs to abandon is of Abraham Lincoln as a revered, even sacrosanct figure. […]
The National Post editorial cartoonist Gary Clement has been honored with a leadership award by the Ontario Teachers Association for his “contribution to the study of history and social sciences.” In addition to his editorial cartoons, Gary also does illustration for children’s books.Hat tip: E&P