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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Video: Inside The Studio Of Legendary “New Yorker” Cartoonist Roz Chast
Worth five minutes of your time.
The New Yorker slideshow: Cartoons from 1995-2005
Yesterday I posted a link to a New Yorker gallery of sample cartoons from 1965-1975. Not sure how far back…
The New Yorker slideshow: Cartoons from 1965-1975
The New Yorker has posed a sample of cartoons from the 1960’s and 70’s. The humor still works, but the…
Tom Toro submitted 610 cartoons to the New Yorker before his first sale
Interesting report by NPR about New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro who submitted 610 cartoons to the New Yorker before he…
11 episodes of Bob Mankoff talking about New Yorker cartoons
I can’t remember if I’ve posted this before, but if I have not, and you’re a fan of The New…
Ed Koren is a long-time volunteer fireman?
Regarding New Yorker cartoonist and newly appointed State Cartoonist Laureate of Vermont, Seven Days writes: But few beyond Koren’s neighbors…
Interviewed: Mick Stevens on drawing for The New Yorker
Aaron Alexander interviews New Yorker cartoonist Mick Stevens: AA: When you and I talked via email a few weeks ago,…
New Yorker cartoonist Charles Barsotti passes at age 80
New Yorker cartoonist Charles Barsotti has passed away at age 80. From the New York Times: “He got the maximum…
Harry Bliss becomes Sendak Fellow
New Yorker cartoonist and Bliss creator Harry Bliss has been named as a 2014 Sendak Fellow. The Fellowship is a…
Book review: Bob Mankoff’s ‘How About Never–Is Never Good for You?: My Life in Cartoons’
Earlier this week, I received an advance copy of Bob Mankoff’s new book, How About Never–Is Never Good for You?:…