Tag: Graphic Novels
31 Days of Halloween: Trick ‘r’ Treat: Days of the Dead
I doesn't get any more Halloweeny than this, a new graphic novel from Legendary Comics tying in to the 2007 cult film. And apparently, there's a sequel on the way.
From the twisted imagination...
Interview: Marisa Acocella Marchetto’s Ann Tenna and Your Place in the Universe
By Victor Van Scoit
Marisa Acocella Marchetto’s name might be most familiar as a cartoonist for the New Yorker or as the author of the acclaimed graphic memoir Cancer Vixen. Her newly released graphic novel...
SDCC ’15: Barnes & Nobles doubles size of graphic novel sections
I don't have time to do much more than copy the PR on this but...great news for the physical book side of the business, which continues to grow against all odds. And check out the...
ALAAC ’15: Graphic Novels Illustrate Why Librarians Love Comics
San Diego Comic-Con is nearly upon us, but with its focus spread to all things pop culture, where can comic books get the attention they deserve? The American Library Association Annual Conference definitely put the spotlight on graphic novels. If you're love of reading is at the intersection of books and graphic novels you might want to pay a visit next time.
Z2 expands with fall GN line, including Abaddon, Pawn Shop and Ashes
Z2 Comics just made news last week with a new line of periodicals, and here's their fall graphic novel line, courtesy of Publishers Weekly. The slate includes a collection of Koren Shadmi's awesome webcomic...
Congrats to Raina Telgemeier for three straight years on the NYT Bestseller list
This news arrived via an email ad blast in my inbox, but it doesn't change the import of it: Raina Telgemeier's Smile has been on the New York Times bestseller list for three straight years, and she also recently achieved a rare top four sweep of the spots with Smile, Sisters, Drama and the reissued colorized Babysitter's Club.
Great French Comics I Want To Read In English!
Recently, right before BookExpo America commenced, the French Embassy sponsored an invitation-only symposium on French comics, the American market, and how both can benefit from the other.
Heidi has already posted statistics and video from the...
Interview: Jack Baxter returns to Tel Aviv for Mike’s Place
By Cal Cleary
Jack Baxter, an American filmmaker, went to Israel in 2003 to make a documentary. When his initial subject fell through, he found a new story in the form of Mike’s Place, a...
This One Summer wins Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize and some other award winners
Graphic novels have a lot more prizes than they once did, including literary awards that help validate the medium. Awards season is well upon us, and I've been way behind in noting some of the most important.
New Dan Clowes “SF love story” Patience due in 2016
Fantagraphics has been teasing something new from Daniel Clowes for a few weeks and now and here's the official word: Patience, a new 180-page graphic novel from Clowes is coming in March 2016. It's described as "an indescribable psychedelic science-fiction love story." Certainly the art seems like a technicolor throwback to some of Clowes earlier genre-influenced work, as well as The Death Ray.
Fun Home the musical gets 12 Tony Award nominations
The Tony Awards nominations are out today, honoring the best on Broadway, and Fun Home tied for most nominations with 12 (An American in Paris also got 12.) The musical, based on the Alison...
Fantagraphics teases a new Daniel Clowes graphic novel
Coming in March 2016. Five years in the making. pic.twitter.com/oChHUyKbQm
— Fantagraphics Books (@fantagraphics) April 6, 2015
It's been way too long since we've heard from Dan Clowes, Shia LaBeouf aside, but the pile of what...