Comix historian, Patrick Rosenkranz will be in Vancouver this Saturday at Lucky’s Comics for an art show and retrospective on the work of underground cartoonist, Rand Holmes. Rand’s work was a fixture of Vancouver, gracing the covers the Georgia Straight during the early years. He is also known for his Harold Hedd Comic series. Patrick joined me this week to discuss his book about Rand and a variety of other topics.
Inkstuds favorite, Anders Nilsen will be in town on Sunday July 31st for a signing and presentation at Luckys Comics. I hope to see you all there if you are local! The event will be going from 7pm until 10pm at 3972 main st. Go to Luckys for more info!
The next Bookclub will probably be our most challenging. We are set to discuss Mat Brinkman’s Multiforce. A collection of material that appeared in the Fort Thunder produced Paper Rodeo, Multiforce will bring you somewhere odd, new and hopefully uncomfortable.
For more information. I strongly suggest reading this interview by Tom Spurgeon with Frank Santoro, discussing this book and its importance.
As always, if you wish to take part, and I hope you do. Add me on Skype under the username Inkstuds and then email me at inkstudsradio @ gmail.com to let me know that you are taking part. The book club will be on Saturday July 30th at noon pacific time.
Gene Yang joined me to discuss his books and the art of collaboration. His latest book is Level Up illustrated by the infamously troubling Thien Pham. Gene’s American Born Chinese has won a plethora of awards and is just one of many great books he has done.
Black Eye editor Ryan Standfest brought Jeet Heer and Onsmith on for a chat about the anthology and other issues of dark dark humor. This is a smart bunch and a pleasure to chat with.
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Sharon Rudahl was one of the founders of the great Wimmen’s Comix anthology in the 1970s. It since then, she has a produced a range of fascinating underground comix including Crystal Night, which was reprinted in full in Dan Nadel’s Art In Time Anthology. Recently, Rudahl put together Dangerous Woman: The Graphic Biography of Emma Goldman. Her work will also be featured in a number of upcoming political comic anthologies.
Here is the recording of Saturday’s book club where we discussed Ronin. It was a great session with 8 participants. I am really enjoying these. It’s a great chance to discuss books with a group of smart thoughtful folks.
Let us know what you thought of Ronin and we can continue the discussion here.
Our next book will be Mat Brinkman’s classic, Multiforce. We will be meeting online on July 30th at noon pacific time. Remember to add me on Skype – Inkstuds and email me that you are taking part at inkstudsradio@gmail.com.
Hey Folks, I had to cancel last weeks Book Club. We will be doing it this weekend, July 9th at noon pacific time. If you want to join us, add my username Inkstuds on skype and send me an email at inkstudsradio @ gmail.com.
Colleen Frakes Island Brat is a great little story of her time growing up in a very unique location in the Pacific Northwest. Colleen is also a member of the first graduating from the Center for Cartoon Studies in picturesque White River Junction, Vermont. Thanks to Colleen for taking the time to chat with me.
Wilfred Santiago’s comic biography of Roberto Clemente is a great look at a specific time in not only baseball, but also touching on mid century american racial and political tones. Wilfred skillfully tackles a range of issues in this great collection. It was a delight to discuss this great book with him.
