There are two firsts involved in this interview. This the first Ink Spill interview of a New Yorker cartoonist and it was prompted by what I believe to be the first 3-D cartoon in the magazine’s history. The cartoon, appearing in this week’s issue, dated November 26, 2012, is by Bob Eckstein. Bob has graciously consented to
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New Yorker Cartoons of the Year 2012 & Index
Out now is The New Yorker’s Cartoons of the Year 2012. This issue, or bookazine as it’s called in the Introduction, is 144 pages, with over 250 cartoons. It will remain on sale until February 18, 2013. This is the third year the bookazine has appeared. Previous to 2010, The New Yorker produced the Cartoon Yearbook ( a hardcover
Read moreCartoon Auction includes work by Charles Addams, Geoge Booth, and William Steig
From the Kingston (NY) Daily Freeman, “Art auction in Rhinecliff Saturday” this news of a benefit auction of cartoons, including work by New Yorker artists Charles Addams, George Booth, William Steig, Frank Modell, James Stevenson, Peter Steiner, Lee Lorenz, Harry Bliss, Barbara Smaller, Charles Barsotti, Joe Dator, Gahan Wilson, Robert Mankoff, Liza Donnelly, P.C. Vey, Roz Chast, Danny Shanahan, Carolita
Read moreNew Yorker begins The Daily Cartoon
Bob Mankoff, The New Yorker’s Cartoon Editor, announced today in his weekly blog that newyorker.com is adding a new feature to its content, The Daily Cartoon. One cartoonist will provide topical material five days a week for a month. First up is David Sipress, who has been contributing to the magazine since 1998. Content is up and running.
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