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The University of Toronto’s speculative fiction journal, The Spectatorial, is currently looking for fiction, poetry, articles, essays, graphic fiction, novel excerpts, book/movie reviews, etc. Particularly interested in topics that touch upon other cultures and marginalized groups, whether it’s discussing literature no one has heard of from another country, or addressing social justice issue in a speculative work. Articles 500-1200 words, or pitched proposals for topics of interest. Deadline: ongoing.
And Chicago-based fans of comics and graphic novels are in for a treat: Ivan Brunetti will appear at the 27th annual Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest, which takes place on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5, 2011. The Lit Fest is a free, two-day literary extravaganza featuring more than 200 authors, 100 literary programs and 160 booksellers.
On Sunday, June 5, from 2 pm - 2:45 pm, Brunetti will discuss his new book (and the art of cartooning in general) with two rising young cartoonists who are also based in Chicago: Chris "Elio" Eliopoulos and Onsmith. All three will be available to sign their books afterwards.
And for those outside of Chicago in need of Brunetti’s teaching, once again here is the trailer for Cartooning. Why? Because it is simply one of the coolest things ever.
After publishing not one, but twoAnthologies of Graphic Fiction, noted cartoonist and illustrator, Ivan Brunetti, is back with Cartooning: Philosophy and Practice, an instructional how-to for cartooning as an art of self-expression. In this book, he presents fifteen distinct lessons on the art of cartooning, guiding his readers through wittily written passages on cartooning terminology, techniques, tools, and theory. Supplemented by Brunetti's own illustrations, prepared specially for this book, these lessons move the reader from spontaneous drawings to single-panel strips and complicated multipage stories.
Through simple, creative exercises and assignments, Brunetti offers an unintimidating approach to a complex art form. He looks at the rhythms of storytelling, the challenges of character design, and the formal elements of comics while composing pages in his own iconic style and experimenting with a variety of tools, media, and approaches. By following the author's sophisticated and engaging perspective on the art of cartooning, aspiring cartoonists of all ages will hone their craft, create their personal style, and discover their own visual language.
Check out the book's promotional trailer, with Brunetti guiding the viewer through the creation of a single-page cartoon.
He may be known as the Man of Steel, but after yesterday's record-setting sale of Action Comics #1 for $1 million, Superman has officially gone platinum. The transaction smashed the previous comic book sale record, which was set in 2009 when another, less pristine copy of Action Comics #1 sold for $317,200.
To many comic book fans, Action Comics #1 is not merely the publication that introduced Superman to the world, it is a cultural icon. "[It] changed the course of pop culture forever," asserts the press release posted on ComicConnect.com, the site that brokered the record-setting deal. This boast might find a sympathetic audience in Tom De Haven, author of Our Hero: Superman on Earth and eminent authority on the hero.
In his book, De Haven looks at Superman as an American Icon, a figure that represents both the struggles and triumphs of life in America. As a hero that arose from the desolate landscape of the Great Depression, Superman promised the power to redeem a nation in need. In that light, the sale of Action Comics #1 adds yet another unbelievable feat to the Man of Steel's list of achievements, proving that sticking up for the little guy is a trait that Americans continue, quite literally, to value.
Fans of comics and popular culture from across the world are gathering in San Diego for the 40th International Comic Con, the largest convention of its kind. For fans unable to make the yearly pilgrimage to San Diego for four days of comic madness, we'll gladly suggest a few titles that provide the next best thing.
Comic enthusiasts may be familiar with Ivan Brunetti, author of the innovative Schizo series and occasional New Yorker cover artist.As the editor of the two volume Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and True Stories (Vol 2), he has compiled graphic art from more than 75 contemporary artists in award-winning fashion. Brunetti's handpicked selections will appeal to seasoned comic fans and first time graphic fiction readers--a truly epic work.
For those interested in the behind-the-scenes aspects of comic art,In the Studio: Visits with Contemporary Cartoonists is a superb option. The book features interviews with industry legends including Charles Burns, Daniel Clowes, Robert Crumb, and Chris Ware, as well as full-color reproductions of the authors' works, some of which were previously unpublished.
For a fun way to experience Comic Cons past, check out the video below to see designer Chip Kidd touring the New York Comic Con in February. Kidd devotees may also be interested in the monograph on his work that YUP published in 2003, featuring extensive illustrations and a detailed narrative on Kidd's meteoric rise to stardom.
To get a glimpse into a few of Scrapbooks' beautiful and intimate worlds, check out Jessica Helfand's Daily Scrapbook, featuring pages from precious schoolgirl diaries to assemblages of memorable artifacts and forgotten records salvaged from the rich history of America.
A video produced by artist John Kuramoto and narrated by Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Vol. 2 editor, Ivan Brunetti, has been making the rounds on the blogosphere, earning attention from the likes of the Fantagraphics blog FLOG!, Newsarama, and, most recently, Largehearted Boy
New York Magazine got their hands on an advance copy of Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy by Harold Koda and Andrew Bolton. They decided to do an early preview of the exhibition, which premiered at the Met this past Wednesday.
New York Magazine called Superheroes a "genuinely cool book," and found it an eye-opening companion to the opening gala gossip: "For all the jokes one can make about the gala's red carpet being graced with celebrities awkwardly decked out in Catwoman leather or Captain America capes (per hostess Anna Wintour's request that attendees take the theme seriously), a look at what's actually being shown at the exhibit is rather illuminating." Read the entire preview here.
And the blog mblankier.com reviewed Superheroes, noting the "very provocative and interesting parallel" between superheroes and fashion. "All the essays, costumes, and clothing in the book," the blogger writes, "are really fantastic and really inspiring." Read the full review here.
Featuring designers including John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Jean Paul Gaultier, and many more, this innovative book examines how the style of superheroes’ dress has influenced street wear and high fashion.
The University of Toronto’s speculative fiction journal, The Spectatorial, is currently looking for fiction, poetry, articles, essays, graphic fiction, novel excerpts, book/movie reviews, etc. Particularly interested in topics that touch upon other cultures and marginalized groups, whether it’s discussing literature no one has heard of from another country, or addressing social justice issue in a speculative work. Articles 500-1200 words, or pitched proposals for topics of interest. Deadline: ongoing. 
