William Steig’s 1934 New Yorker cover celebrating the 4th of July seems to capture the mood of this particular 4th when we have been urged to stay at home, away from gatherings. It was, of course, published during another deeply troubled time in our history. Here’s William Steig’s entry on the Spill‘s A-Z: William Steig Born in Brooklyn, NY, Nov.
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Tuesday Tilley: Books On The Horizon From Eckstein, Bliss & Martin, McPhail, Crumb
Here are a few books from New Yorker artists heading our way, some sooner than later: All’s Fair In Love And War: The Ultimate Cartoon Book, edited by Bob Eckstein, and featuring a cast of thousands (well actually 39 cartoonists). Princeton Architectural Press. Out October 20, 2020. The third title in the Ultimate Cartoon Book series edited by Mr.
Read moreWeekend Spill: Video Studio Tour Of Interest: Bob Eckstein; The Tilley Watch Online, June 22- 26, 2020
__________________________________________________________________________________ Here’s a fun 6 minute video of Bob Eckstein’s studio. Mr. Eckstein began contributing to The New Yorker in 2007. He’s authored and edited an number of books, most recently the Ultimate Cartoon Book series for Princeton Architectural Press. ____________________________________________________________________________ An end of week listing of New Yorker artists who’ve contributed to newyorker.com features The Daily Cartoon: Brendan Loper
Read morePodcast Of Interest: R. Sikoryak; Today’s Daily Cartoonist & Cartoon
R. Sikoryak is Gil Roth’s latest guest on The Virtual Memories Show. You might remember that Mr. Sikoryak provided the cover (shown above right) for The New Yorker‘s special Cartoon Takeover issue (December 30th, 2019). Listen here. –My thanks to fellow New Yorker cartoonist Bob Eckstein for bringing this installment of the Virtual Memories Show to my attention. ___________________________________________________________ Adam
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