Industry news for the professional cartoonist
Clarion-Ledger editorial cartoonist Marshall Ramsey’s exhibit opens tomorrow with 101 of his best editorial cartoons from the last 10 years with the Mississippi newspaper. There’s a good write-up about it on the Clarion-Ledger’s web site From his blog he described what he felt when he saw the exhibit before the official opening: For a reason…
Clarion-Ledger editorial cartoonist Marshall Ramsey will take part in a “History Is Lunch” series at the William F. Winter Archives and Histroy Building in Jackson on February 28th. He’ll talk about his cartoons and sign copies of his latest book that commemorates his 10 years at the Clarion-Ledger.
In continued celebration of 10 years with the Clarion-Ledger, Marshall Ramsey’s work will be on exhibit from February 17 â?? April 15, 2007 according to his blog and E&P. The exhibit will have original cartoons and Marshall mentions the possibility of a computer so that attendees can blog their experience. Check his blog for location…
Ted Rall, who contemplated suing conservative columnist/author Ann Coulter for libel after she suggested (jokingly or otherwise) that Ted had entered the Iranian Holocaust cartooning contest, has decided against launching the suit on the grounds that it would be expensive and the verdict unclear. From his blog: One needs to have two things on one’s…
After the heated discussion last week regarding the launch of Rich Stevens’ Diesel Sweeties webcomic into print syndication, I asked if Ted Rall, who acquired DS for United Media, if he’d be willing to respond to any questions from you readers about DS. I’d like to thank Ted for participating in the dialog on this…
Time Magazine has posted there choices for Cartoons of the Year. Cartoonists included in the selection, John Sherffius, Chip Bok, Mike Thompson (included twice), Steve Kelly, Marshall Ramsey, Gary Markstein, Steve Breen, Chris Britt, and Walt Handelsman.
The Laurel Leader-Call has a write-up on Marshall Ramsey, editorial cartoonist for The Clarion-Ledger. Topics include his latest book and how well he’s done as a cartoonist in Mississippi. Says Marshall: “I realize this place is paradise for a cartoonist,” he said. “I’ve been really lucky, because I’ve had some great characters. I feel sorry…
From E&P is news that Tom Batiuk has won the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Hall of Fame Award for using his Funky Winkerbean character, Lisa’s, battle with cancer. The story of Lisa’s battle with cancer will run through next October.
The 2006 Dilbert Weasel Awards have been posted. Over 40,000 people voted and the results are a hint of what is to come in next weeks mid-term election? Just look the winners and the margins they win by: Weaseliest Pundit/Reporter? Michael Moore 9383 votes NY Times 8831 Weaseliest Company? Halliburton 10436 Wal-Mart 8489 Weaseliest Politician?…
Back in 1994, Gary Larson produced an animated TV feature called Tales from the Far Side. A copy of the feature has been posted to Google Video where you can view it for free (or at least until they take it down).
Here are the latest book signing dates for “Marshall Ramsey’s greatest hits: A collection of editorial cartoons from The Clarion-Ledger”.November 1 – 4 (Wednesday through Saturday) Mistletoe Marketplace, JacksonNovember 7 (Tuesday) Lobby of The Clarion-Ledger 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.November 9 (Thursday) St.
As reported ealier, Marshall Ramsey, editorial cartoonist for the The Clarion-Ledger, will be coming out with a new book this month to commemorate his 10 years with the paper. On his blog, he has posted the cover which depicts public officials that have been lampooned in the last 10 years throwing tomatoes at Marshall.
Marshall Ramsey, a prolific blogger/editorial cartoonist for the Clarion Ledger announced on his blog yesterday that he will begin podcasting next week…. Once Marshall begins podcasting, he will join Scott Stantis as the only professional cartoonist with a regular podcast.
The Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism contest winners have been announced. The editorial cartoonists who are taking home plaques this year are:
Over on Daryl Cagle’s blog, he’s posted a very stirring reminder of a current bill making its way through the House that makes it easier for companies to reprint an artists work without proper compensation if the artist can not be identified. As Daryl explains it: