Peter Kuper’s “Insectopolis” Opening At The Society Of Illustrators A whiz-bang opening planned (dubbed a “Museum Mixer”) for Peter Kuper’s new book, Insectopolis: A Natural History. Mr. Kuper began contributing to The New Yorker in 2011 (visit his website here). Here’s what’s happening May 22 at The Society Of Illustrators: Even more information here! ______________________________________________________________________ Early Cover Release: As
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Early Release: Barry Blitt’s Cover for Next Week’s Issue As they do every so often, The New Yorker has early released its next cover. In a short piece on its website, the magazine notes that Mr. Blitt has borrowed “the visual imagery of Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 film, “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.”
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Radio Interview Of Interest: Barry Blitt From CBC Listen, March 23, 2025, “The New Yorker Cartoonist Barry Blitt Reflects On The Art Of Finding A Laugh” Mr. Blitt’s A-Z Entry: Barry Blitt Born in Montreal. New Yorker work: January 10, 1994 -. His first contribution to the magazine was a cover, one of many to come for the magazine. His cover, “Politics
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William Haefeli Guests On The Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast William Haefeli (above, in the v-neck sweater) who began contributing to The New Yorker in 1998 joins the CCCP‘s co-hosts (l-r) Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja, and Vin Coca (it’s episode #186, for those keeping track). Listen here. _________________________________________________________________ Mary Petty Draws Alan Dunn Here’s an ad for Alan Dunn’s 1931 collection,
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