A Small Treasure From The Jack Ziegler Memorial Here are a few pages from the fine 10 page pamphlet that was available last Saturday at the memorial for Jack Ziegler. The pamphlet contains a lovely unpublished cover (seen below) as well as a two-page “killed” New Yorker spread (not shown) and a number of photographs of Mr. Ziegler, as well
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Cartoon Companion Rates The Latest New Yorker Cartoons, Sports A New Look, and Offers New Features
As mentioned here the other day, Cartoon Companion has a new design with new features, including the first of what promises to be many interviews with New Yorker cartoonists, as well as a brand new Gallery showcasing work by the magazine’s artists (Frank Cotham and Amy Hwang thus far). And of course there are rated cartoons of all
Read moreDanny Shanahan Pencilled; Cartoon Companion’s Harry Bliss Interview
Danny Shanahan Pencilled Jane Mattimoe’s latest Case For Pencils spotlights one of the greatest contemporary New Yorker cartoonists, Danny Shanahan. See it here! Below: Mr. Shanahan’s work area. _______________________________________________________________________________ Cartoon Companion’s Harry Bliss Interview The latest Cartoon Companion turned up early this week with a new look and a very fun read: an interview with Harry Bliss (it’s a two-parter…this
Read moreLatest New Yorker Cartoons Graded; Bruce Kaplan’s Cover; R.C. Harvey on Michelle Urry
The Cartoon Companion has returned with its customary grading system (1- 6). The issue includes drawings of gravestones, a priest, a sheepdog and William Shakespeare — not necessarily in that order. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Applause applause for the Bruce Eric Kaplan cover on this week’s issue. From this moment on Ink Spill will make special mention of covers by its regularly contributing
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