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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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Tag Archives: Graphic Novels
The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye by Sonny Liew
Sonny Liew is already well known for his comics, such as Malinky Robot, a Xeric award winner. But this Malaysian-born cartoonist has knocked it out of the park with his newest graphic novel, The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Cartoonist
Tagged Cartoon Studies, Comics, Eisner Award, Graphic Novels, Malaysia, Sonny Liew, The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye
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Geis by Alexis Deacon
Geis is the first in a thrilling trilogy by Alexis Deacon. Geis, pronounced “gesh,” is a Gaelic word for an idiosyncratic taboo, either an obligation or a prohibition, similar to being under a vow or spell. And in some cases, whether or … Continue reading
Posted in Library, New Book
Tagged Alexis Deacon, Cartoonstudies, Graphic Novels, Schuiz Library
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Announcing The Fifth Annual Cartoonist Studio Prize!
Submissions in both categories must be received by Jan. 31 2017. Each year the Cartoonist Studio Prize will be awarded to work that exemplifies excellence in cartooning. The creators of two exceptional comics will be awarded $1000 each. Winners will be … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Cartoonist
Tagged Comics, Graphic Novels, Jacob Brogan, Karen Green, Print Comics, slate, Studio prize, web comics
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Visiting Artist: Spike Trotman
C. Spike Trotman is a cartoonist and owner of Iron Circus Comics. She is a Kickstarting pro, running eight Kickstarters since 2009. She started with the first volume of her web comic, Templar Arizona. Spike was animated and gregarious. And … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Visiting Artist
Tagged anthology, Cartoon Studies, cartoonist, Comics, Graphic Novels, Iron Circus Comics, Kickstarter, Spike Trotman
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Jason illustrates diplomas
Every year, a surprise artist is chosen to illustrate the certificates that graduates receive. This year, as announced at the graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 16, the certificates were drawn by none other than Jason. Jason is a Norwegian cartoonist known … Continue reading
Posted in Cartoonist, Events, Library
Tagged Cartoon Studies, cartoonists, Comic School, diploma, Fantagraphics, Graduation, Graphic Novels, illustration, jason, MFA
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Celebrating the Freedom to Read Comics
The American Library Association’s annual Banned Books Week celebration runs from September 22nd through the 28th this year, and we’re taking the opportunity to showcase hot items in the library. Last year CCS and the Schulz teamed up with the … Continue reading
Posted in Academia, Comics Reference, Historic, Library
Tagged Alan Moore, Albert Ohams, Ali Farzat, American Library Association, Amnesty International, Banned Books Week, Banned Comics, Carol Tilley, cartoonists, CBLDF, censorship, Comics Code Authority, EC Comics, First Amendment, Gaines, Graphic Novels, Law, Melinda Gebbie, Persepolis, Satrapi, Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency, Visiting Artist, Wertham
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“Come for the Comics, Stay for the Doughnuts”: Paul Karasik and students at the Center for Cartoon Studies’ Graphic Novel Workshop
Paul Karasik has good things to say about the doughnut situation here in White River Junction. “The Polka Dot Diner doughnut is a superior product,” Karasik said when interviewed in The Center for Cartoon Studies’ Schulz Library. “It’s not overly … Continue reading
Posted in Academia, Cartoonist, Education, Teaching, Visiting Artist
Tagged Graphic Novels, Paul Karasik, Summer Workshop
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Joseph Lambert and the Trials of Helen Keller
Joe Lambert is one of The Center for Cartoon Studies’ most accomplished alumni. Between his multiple Ignatz wins and recent Eisner win for Best Reality-Based work (2012’s Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller, a tie with David Lasky … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, CCS Alumni, Interview
Tagged Best Reality Based Work, Eisner Award, Graphic Novels, Joe Lambert
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A Closer Look at Ezra Claytan Daniels’ “The Changers”
What should be sacrificed in pursuit of perfection? Ezra Claytan Daniels (creator and emcee of the Comics Art Battle) explores this question in his debut 2003 speculative fiction graphic novel The Changers , now available in the Schulz Library here … Continue reading
Comic-Cons International
As you’ve heard by now, all pop-culture eyes are on California this weekend for the 44th annual Comic-Con International: San Diego, the biggest show of its kind in North America. Begun in 1970 with around 300 attendees, the show has … Continue reading
Posted in Conventions
Tagged Angouleme, bande dessinee, Brazil, catalog, CCS Alum, CJ Joughlin, Comic Market, Comics, Comiket, Conventions, cosplay, dojinshi, Fextival Internacional de Quadrinhos, France, Graphic Novels, Japan, Lucca Comics & Games, New York Comic Con, San Diego Comic-Con, self publishing, World comics
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