Cartoonist Profiles*
Cartoonist William Hamilton’s widow recalls a peculiar work habit of the cartoonist. https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-sound-of-wit/ Later this month the National Cartoonists Society will award The…
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Rejection is a cartoonist’s constant companion.
Once upon a time, in the 20th century, cartoonists submitted gag cartoons to the top magazines – The New Yorker,…
My thoughts on the documentary Very Semi-Serious
I know I’ve mentioned the documentary “Very Semi-Serious” here before. It will air next Monday on HBO. I was kindly…
HBO acquires rights to run “Very Semi-Serious” documentary
From Real Screen HBO Documentary Films has acquired the U.S. rights to Leah Wolchok?s Very Semi-Serious: A Partially Thorough Portrait…
Mark Anderson’s Reuben Awards presentation
I’ve seen Mark present a couple of times now. He’s both funny and informative.
The New Yorker cartoons found in Mad Men
Michael Maslin looks at the New Yorker cartoons used in the background of Peggy Olson’s office in the TV Show…
Interviewed: Matthew Diffee on his latest book of rejected New Yorker cartoons
NPR interviewed New Yorker cartoonist Matthew Diffee regarding his latest book Hand Drawn Jokes for Smart Attractive People. The book…
Read excerpts from Charb book, finished two days before Charlie Hebdo attack
The Independent has published a long excerpt from a book (“Letter to the Islamophobia Frauds Who Play into the Hands…
Roz Chast awarded Heinz Award for Arts and Humanities (and $250k cash prize!)
New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast has had quiet a run lately since the release of her book “Can?t We Talk…
Weird Al issue of MAD on shelves
There’s a lot of positive press surrounding the release of this last issue of MAD Magazine with Weird Al as…
Check out A Case for Pencils – New Yorker cartoonists show what tools they use
I found the “A Case for Pencils” blog this morning via Michael Maslin’s Inkspill. It’s a blog where New Yorker…
Interviewed: Weird Al and MAD Magazine’s John Ficarra talk about the Weird Al edition
The Huffington Post’s Bryan Young talks to Weird Al and MAD Magazine’s John Ficarra about Weird Al’s Guest Editor edition….
National Cartoonist Society announces Division Award nominees
The National Cartoonist Society has announced the 2014 Division Awards aka Silver Reubens (or tongue in cheek the “Steckleys”). The…
Video: Inside The Studio Of Legendary “New Yorker” Cartoonist Roz Chast
Worth five minutes of your time.
National Cartoonist Society announces nominees for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year
The National Cartoonist Society has announced the nominees for the 2014 Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. The…