Of the various New Yorker Armed Services Editions in the Ink Spill Library, this one is possibly my favorite (the Armed Services Editions editions were published during WWII; they’re soft covered,and small enough to fit in a pants pocket). On the cover of this edition (published in 1945) is a photo of the original book, published in 1938, bearing, of
Read moreMonth: May 2015
Arnold Roth: “What’s Funny About This?”
As part of the ongoing NY Comics & Picture-story Symposium, Arnold Roth will speak & show his work. (May 12 @ 7:00) All the info here. Link here to Mr. Roth’s website.
Read moreIt’s A Gift!
Here’s a little gem of a cartoon collection I found not long ago. Colliers had the very good habit of collecting cartoons that appeared in its pages. It’s A Gift!, published in 1947, includes work by New Yorker contributors John Ruge, Gardner Rea, Virgil Partch aka VIP, Hank Ketcham, Larry Reynolds, Garrett Price, and Barney Tobey. The editor, Gurney Williams,
Read moreFelipe Galindo’s Upcoming Exhibit: Frida Kahlo’s New York
Felipe Galindo’s “Frida Kahlo’s New York” will be exhibited at the Mark Miller Gallery beginning May 7. Details here on Mr. Galindo’s website.
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