Author Archives: Robyn Chapman

Sturm Speaks!

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Robyn Chapman

Listen to CCS Director James Sturm (or as I like to call him, “the chief”) share his graphic novel wisdom with NPR listeners.  James was guest on Vermont Edition.   For a program created for a lay audience, the discussion holds … Continue reading →

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The Fathers of Modern Science Fiction

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Robyn Chapman

If you want to take a closer look at the history of science fiction in America, then a good place to start is with the dynamic duo of Hugo Gernsback and Frank R. Paul. Hugo Gernsback was born in Luxembourg … Continue reading →

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Incoming: The Sony eReader

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Robyn Chapman

Introducing the Sony eReader, the latest addition to the Schulz Library!  Are you curious about digital readers? Do you want to learn more about the role comics can play in this new technology?  Take this gadget out for a whirl! … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Class of 2011!

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Robyn Chapman

For more picture of CCS, visit our Flickr site. -Robyn Chapman

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Congrats, Matt Baker!

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Robyn Chapman

This year, cartoonist Matt Baker was inducted into to the Will Eisner Hall of Fame. I can’t help but feel a small bit of pride, since our students nominated Baker. For the past two years, CCS students have submitted Hall … Continue reading →

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Schulz Library Style

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Robyn Chapman

CCS has designed some stylish Schulz Library merchandise (modeled above by our summer interns Caitlin McGurk and Michel Valdez). Our classic logo is featured on t-shirts of all sized, from kids shirts to ladies fashion tees. But that’s not all! … Continue reading →

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New York City, Zines and Samizdat!

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Robyn Chapman

Last weekend CCS went to the first-ever NYC Zine Fest. Held in the Brooklyn Lyceum, the event hosted a variety of self-publishers (including zinesters, cartoonists, poets, and book artists). I was impressed by the quality and range of work on … Continue reading →

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Cartoon Libraries, Unite!

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Robyn Chapman

Here at the Schulz Library, we are big fans of The Schulz Foundation and the Ohio State University Cartoon Research Library. Both have been generous donors over the years – The Schulz Foundation helped fund our first steps as a … Continue reading →

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The One Percent Man

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Robyn Chapman

I always pick up JP Coovert‘s latest mini comics, and not just because he’s a CCS grad (class of 2008!) I admire JP’s dedication to the craft, and I know he will be drawing comics when he is an old, … Continue reading →

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Dada Little Magazines – A Precursor to Zines

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Robyn Chapman

Before there were fanzines, there were little magazines. Little magazines are small periodicals devoted to serious literary writing, art, or social theory. Often their contributors are unknown talents, and their content is experimental, avant-garde and noncommercial. Starting in 1912, the … Continue reading →

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