News Briefs for November 3, 2008

» Comic Book Resources posted their last profile of historic editorial cartoonists. Go read about Art Young.

» Karen Montague-Reyes has posted the last two “road to syndication” articles on her blog. Part 3 and part 4.

» The Aaugh blog notes that the latest Complete Peanuts volume (vol. 11) The Complete Peanuts 1971-1972“>is now available for pre-order. “The Complete Peanuts Volume 11: 1971-1972” has an introduction by Kristin Chenowith, who played Sally (and won a Tony for her performance) in the Broadway revival of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. According to Amazon, the collection ships in May and has a price guarantee.

» Yesterday’s The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee featured “Bob the Plumber.” According to John Hambrock’s blog, he is not to be confused with “Joe the Plumber” as this particular Sunday was created back in August well before “Joe” became a character in this year’s election.

» The Association of Canadian Editorial Cartoonists has launched a new blog to deliver its news to its members. If you have interest in the editorial cartoon art of our northern friends, check out the blog.