The Cover: As mentioned here days back, Bob Staake’s cover was (very) early released. You can read what Mr. Staake has to say about it here. The Cartoonists: This is Darrin Bell’s first appearance in the magazine since his Pulitzer win was announced. The cartoon by Miriam Katin marks her debut appearance in the magazine. She is the 9th new
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New Yorker Caption Contest Friday
This being the end of the traditionally news-less week (for New Yorker cartoons and cartoonists) leading up to the new year, I thought why not dedicate today’s post to the New Yorker‘s Caption Contest. Last time I checked, the contest had reached its 644th offering (with a windmill drawing by Bob Eckstein). Background: every time I’ve been
Read moreWho Wrote What In The New Yorker Encyclopedia Of Cartoons
Scattered through the forthcoming New Yorker Encyclopedia Of Cartoons (out October 2nd) are a number of what are called commentaries (an example: “Banana Peels”). These are unsigned, but a blanket credit for assisting in the writing is given in the introduction to cartoonists Emily Flake, Pat Byrnes, Tom Toro, Paul Karasik, and the New Yorker’s Assistant Cartoon Editor, Colin Stokes
Read moreThe Monday Tilley Watch, The New Yorker Issue Of September 17, 2018
The cover If you haven’t already seen the school busses on the road, or the signs posted everywhere advising that school is back in session, Chris Ware’s cover is yet another reminder that it’s back to school time. The cartoons Here, for the record, are the contributing cartoonists in the issue: A quick survey of each drawing: Ms. Suits gives
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