The ninth issue of Le Sketch is available.
In this issue, cartoonist and illustrator Matthew Thurber presents an array of 14 sketches featuring electric demigods, esoteric scribbles, smiling cats and dogs and allegorical creatures that would happily eat you up in a blink. All printed in red carnelian and a spanky purple!
About Matthew: he publishes the comic book series 1-800-MICE. His work has appeared in Kramer's Ergot, The Ganzfeld, and many other anthologies - and he also contributes with comics to Vice Magazine. He performs occasionally as Ambergris.
Stay tuned, in early March, the publisher will give away 10 free signed copies by Matthew.
Le Sketch is available for free in these locations - get your free copy now!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
AIR Sends Letters from Narimar
I finally read Air Vol. 1: Letters from Lost Countries.
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin. This is the first collection of the Vertigo series, which I believe is up to issue 18 and which also has a second trade paperback collection.
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I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin. This is the first collection of the Vertigo series, which I believe is up to issue 18 and which also has a second trade paperback collection.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Dark Horse to Publish Denis Kitchen Art Book in June
DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES THE PUBLICATION OF THE ODDLY COMPELLING ART OF DENIS KITCHEN
NEW COLLECTION FEATURES INTRODUCTION BY NEIL GAIMAN
A well-known personality in the comics world, Denis Kitchen has worn many hats. While he is best known as a longtime publisher, founder of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, author, and literary and art agent, his career as a pioneering underground comix artist has been overdue for rediscovery.
First announced for publication from his own Kitchen Sink Press over twenty years ago, but never produced, The Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen is the first collection of work by the underground cartoonist and acclaimed publishing pioneer. In addition to his comix, this book features a wealth of unpublished material: paintings, covers for underground newspapers and comix, rare strips and illustrations, and historic photos of Kitchen and many of his contemporaries.
Acclaimed writer Neil Gaiman provides a funny and insightful introduction, and an essay by Charles Brownstein (Eisner/Miller) provides context and a career overview.
The Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen
finally brings Kitchen the artist to the stage. This compendium includes approximately two hundred illustrations, most of which have remained unseen since their original publication in the late ’60s and ’70s, and is guaranteed to serve as an essential piece of history for modern comics fans.
“I think Oddly Compelling is a very good title for a book of Denis Kitchen’s work, and describes it very well,” said legendary artist R. Crumb. “I always thought it was rather a shame that Kitchen became a publisher and businessman to the neglect of his artistic talent . . . He was a gifted and exceptional artist . . . I think his downfall was women . . . The big sap!”
Designed by John Lind, winner of a 2009 American Graphic Design Award for his work on Underground Classics
, The Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen will appeal to underground comix fans and comics historians alike.
The Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen is a full-color, 200-page, nine-by-twelve-inch hardcover priced at $34.99.
Currently offered in this month’s Previews catalog with a Diamond code of FEB100040, the book arrives on shelves on June 23, 2010.
NEW COLLECTION FEATURES INTRODUCTION BY NEIL GAIMAN
A well-known personality in the comics world, Denis Kitchen has worn many hats. While he is best known as a longtime publisher, founder of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, author, and literary and art agent, his career as a pioneering underground comix artist has been overdue for rediscovery.
First announced for publication from his own Kitchen Sink Press over twenty years ago, but never produced, The Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen is the first collection of work by the underground cartoonist and acclaimed publishing pioneer. In addition to his comix, this book features a wealth of unpublished material: paintings, covers for underground newspapers and comix, rare strips and illustrations, and historic photos of Kitchen and many of his contemporaries.
Acclaimed writer Neil Gaiman provides a funny and insightful introduction, and an essay by Charles Brownstein (Eisner/Miller) provides context and a career overview.
The Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen
finally brings Kitchen the artist to the stage. This compendium includes approximately two hundred illustrations, most of which have remained unseen since their original publication in the late ’60s and ’70s, and is guaranteed to serve as an essential piece of history for modern comics fans.“I think Oddly Compelling is a very good title for a book of Denis Kitchen’s work, and describes it very well,” said legendary artist R. Crumb. “I always thought it was rather a shame that Kitchen became a publisher and businessman to the neglect of his artistic talent . . . He was a gifted and exceptional artist . . . I think his downfall was women . . . The big sap!”
Designed by John Lind, winner of a 2009 American Graphic Design Award for his work on Underground Classics
, The Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen will appeal to underground comix fans and comics historians alike.The Oddly Compelling Art of Denis Kitchen is a full-color, 200-page, nine-by-twelve-inch hardcover priced at $34.99.
Currently offered in this month’s Previews catalog with a Diamond code of FEB100040, the book arrives on shelves on June 23, 2010.
Vampire's Portrait Reveals True Faces
I read Vampire's Portrait Volume 2 (Yaoi)
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin. This is the concluding volume. Also, I see a touch of Tomb of Dracula
here.
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin. This is the concluding volume. Also, I see a touch of Tomb of Dracula
here.Tuesday, February 23, 2010
DC Comics from Diamond Distributors for February 24 2010
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