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The Schulz Library is packed with zines, graphic novels, cartoon collections, and related ephemera— an amazing and inspirational resource for The Center for Cartoon Studies students and faculty.
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Will Eisner Week – The Spirit Artist’s Edition
In honor of Will Eisner Week we here at the Schulz library have set up a sweet display of Eisner’s works by the front desk. Probably the neatest thing in this display is WILL EISNER’S THE SPIRIT: ARTIST’S EDITION that … Continue reading
Posted in Cartoonist, Eisner Week, Historic, On Display, Rare Books
Tagged Eisner Week, Will Eisner
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The Narrative Corpse
Every week we dig deep into our archives to shine some light on the books that excite us most. This week we shine our spotlight on the Narrative Corpse. Published in 1995, The Narrative Corpse is an experimental comics project … Continue reading
Posted in Library, Rare Books
Tagged Art Spiegelman, from the archives, narrative corpse, R. Sikoryak
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Dog City Rising
Dog City is an anthology unlike any other this reporter is aware of. Produced right here at The Center for Cartoon Studies, Dog City is a carefully curated selection of minicomics presented in a unique fashion that complements the capabilities … Continue reading
Jordan Crane’s NON no. 5
When the Schulz Library officially opened in the Center for Cartoon Studies new Post Office a year ago, I came across an anthology that I’d only dreamed of holding in my hands. That first day I took out Jordan Crane’s Non … Continue reading
Posted in Historic, Library, Rare Books, Self-publishing
Tagged highwater books, jordan crane, non 5, screenprinting
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Recent Acquisitions, Part 1
My interest in building up an archive of original artwork for CCS was primarily pedagogical. By looking at originals a cartoonist can better understand how an artist drew a page. What tools were used? Did they rule out guidelines for … Continue reading
Posted in Cartoonist, Historic, Rare Books, Teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged Alison Bechdel, Charles Burns, David Lasky, Ernie Bushmiller, H.T. Webster, Harry Lucey, Hilary B. Price, Jim Mooney, Jim Woodring, John Rose, Laura Park, original cartoon art, Ray Gotto, Richard Thompson, Roy Doty, Russ Johnson, Sam Glanzman, Stephen R. Bissette, Walter Berndt, Will Eisner
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This Just In: Mark Schultz in the Schulz
Schultz talks about the early days of his trademark series Dinosaur-drawing dynamo Mark Schultz visited CCS for a guest lecture last Thursday, and it was a treat to hear about his career thus far. Not only has the man won … Continue reading
Posted in Cartoonist, Comics Reference, Education, Library, New Book, Rare Books
Tagged Al Williamson, cartoonists, Flesk Publications, Gary Gianni, Graphic Novels, Hal Foster, Kevin Cannon, Mark Schultz, New Donations, Prince Valiant, process, Sergio Aragones, Storms at Sea, Visiting Artist, Xenozoic Tales, Zander Cannon
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Where’s the bubble gum in Comic Book Creator Trading Cards?
Many of the items in the Schulz Graphic Novel Library are rare; from our bound Punch collection (1878-1924!) to James Sturm’s Master’s thesis to bound classic X-Men issues 1-43 (thanks, Robin McConnell!). But one that deserves the spotlight is our … Continue reading
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Tagged Eclipse, Eddie Campbell, Harvey Pekar, Milton Caniff, Rare Books, Sergio Aragones, Trina Robbins
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