A review copy of the slip-cased two volume New Yorker Encyclopedia of Cartoons has landed here at the Spill. After sitting with it a day I’ve some initial thoughts: The very first impression, before the shrink wrap was removed, was how heavy the set is ( 14.9 pounds). An earlier tome, 2004’s Complete New Yorker Cartoons of The New Yorker
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New York Public Library: “Happy Death Day, Charles Addams”
The New York Public Library is wishing Charles Addams’ a Happy Death Day three days before the anniversary of Mr. Addams death in 1988. Read it here.
Read moreKrimstein’s Three Escapes Of Hannah Arendt Out Today
It’s pub day for Ken Krimstein’s wonderful Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt (Bloomsbury Publications). Some raves: “The astounding life of a 20th-century original as told by a skillful cartoonist frolicking in long form . . . A compelling performance with great pacing that makes abstruse political theory both intelligible and memorable.” ?Kirkus (Starred Review) “As Krimstein deftly weaves Arendt’s life
Read moreThe Monday Tilley Watch, The New Yorker Issue Of October 1, 2018
The Cover: What a beauty by Marcellus Hall! Read about it here. I was really surprised when the cover popped up on my screen this morning — was fully expecting a political cover. The Illustrations: The New Yorker has certainly become a — if not the — mainstream magazine showcase for illustration. It’s become a blend of the best of
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