WSJ’s Charles Preston, 1921 -2020 Charles Preston,The Wall Street Journal’s “Pepper…and Salt” cartoon editor passed away last Friday at age 98. For 70 years (yes, 70!) he edited the “Pepper…and Salt” feature. The Journal‘s obit quotes Mr. Preston as once saying: “I’ve looked at more cartoons than anyone in the history of mankind.” A number of New Yorker artists found
Read moreBeginning today and continuing through July 23 you’ll be able to stream (for ten bucks. Cheap!) the terrif documentary film, Stevenson: Lost & Found, directed by Sally Williams. All the info here. Last year there was a special screening in Brooklyn for New Yorker cartoonists — a splendid time was had by all (and it was an opportunity for a
Read moreThe Cover Artist: Kadir Nelson returns just two weeks after his stunning cover of June 22nd. The Cartoonists: The Cartoons: A double issue with eighteen cartoons by eighteen cartoonists (with two duo efforts: Bliss & Martin, Guerra & Boothby). There’s also a Sketchpad drawing from J.A.K., and a newbie in the midst: Patrick McKelvie. Mr. McKelvie is the tenth new
Read moreThe Cover: Here’s the magazine’s feature exploring this exceptionally powerful cover by Kadir Nelson. The Cartoonists: The Cartoons: First, a little paperwork: sorry the screen grab above is fuzzy. I’ll attempt to fix before the day is done. Thirteen cartoons this week, plus a full page Sketchbook by Barry Blitt. Two of the cartoons caught my eye this week.
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