Angoulême 2013 Prize selections announced
The picks for the Angoulême 2013: Official Selection have been announced; as widely noted, the lists in recent years are much more populist—THE WALKING...
Breaking: Graphic novels are DEFINITELY not just for nerds any more
Over the holiday weekend, I had a chance to view Ron Mann's documntary Comic Book Confidential, about which I will have more to say...
Best Comics of 2012: Washington Post
Well, the year is winding down, and with it comes the annual "Best Of" lists from various websites and media. Publishers Weekly led the...
Two graphic novels shortlisted for the Costa Award
Man this is really the year it all HAPPENS isn't it? The Costa Awards are a prestigious literary prize in the UK, and this year two graphic novels were included in the shortlist of finalists.
The British Comic Awards 2012: The Results
The inaugural British Comic Awards ceremony was held tonight, with founder Adam Cadwell presiding. More details to come tomorrow, but here's a list of the winners. Congratulations...
Amazon announces Their Best Graphic Novels of the Year
It's time for the year-end lists to start coming thick and fast. Amazon is out of the gate with their list of the year's best graphic novels and to no one's surprise, Chris Ware's Building Stories leads the pack.
Publishers Weekly Announces Best Graphic Novels (and Best Books) of 2012
Although hampered by the lack of electricity at their offices, Publishers Weekly has managed to release their Best Books lists for 2012.
Leading the list...
Grant Morrison, MBE
Grant Morrison models his Member of the British Empire medal which he was just presented with. And no, you cannot call him Sir Grant, as that honorific only comes with the two highest orders of the British empire.
The Beat named one of the 25 Best Blogs by TIME.com
I know I tweeted this yesterday, but for those who missed it, the newly revamped Time.com website ran a list of the Top 25 Blogs of 2012. and
The Beat was on the list!
Frankfurt Book Fair 2012: Comics Awards
Last weekend, The Frankfurt Book Fair showcased two German comics awards:
The Deutscher Cartoon Preis (German Cartoon Prize), awarded since 2006
Sondermann Publikumspreis (Sondermann audience award),...
Shel Dorf Award Nominees 2012
The nominees have been announced for the Shel Dorf Awards 2012. The awards nominate a lot of the usual incredibly talented suspects, with books...
Michael Uslan to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Monmouth University
Michael Uslan, executive producer of the Batman motion picture franchise and a pioneer of the academic study of comic books, thereby elevating the stature...
