The news that Al Ross passed away last week got me to thinking about his start at The New Yorker, way way back in the issue of November 27, 1937, when he was twenty-five years old. This morning I went to our cabinet full of bound New Yorkers, brought out the volume from late 1937 and began paging through
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Chast’s First OK; Emory University hosts Cartooning for Peace. Donnelly, Luckovich among panelists
Over at newyorker.com, Bob Mankoff continues his series of First OKs. This week Roz Chast tells her tale. From Emory University, all the info on Cartooning For Peace. Mike Luckovich, and Liza Donnelly are among those participating in panel discussions.
Read moreKarasik curates NIU Graphic Novel Exhibition
From NIUToday, March 11, 2012, “Art Museum Hosts Graphic Novel Exhibit” — Paul Karasik curates an exhibit featuring work by Seth, Jaime Hernandez, Jason Lutes, Mark Newgarden, Megan Montague Cash, Seth, and James Sturm. Details here.
Read moreChas Addams original sets record auction price; Reading: Carolita Johnson
From Artfixdaily.com, March 7, 2012, “Gil Elvgren dominates $3+ million Heritage Auctions illustration Art Event in Beverly Hills” (Chas Addams content about midway down: Addams’ Sad Movie original set a world record for an Addams’ original, selling for $40,625. You’ll also find a link to the Heritage Auction listing). From Melville House Books, March 7, 2012, “Leigh Stein &
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