Inkstuds Mixtape Vol 14 Steve Lafler

Posted on October 24, 2009 by robin

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Steve Lafler brings us a fine mix of rock n’roll from his compound in Mexico.

1. Hank Williams, I’m so Lonesome I could cry
2. Iggy Pop, The Passenger
3. Wreckless Eric, Whole Wide World
4. Sam Cooke, Let the Good Times Roll
5. Grateful Dead, It’s All Over Now Baby Blue
6. Cracker, Take Me Down to the Infirmary
7. Jonathan Richman, Egyptian Reggae
8. Dwight Yoakam, Carmelita
9. The Cramps, Mule Skinner Blues
10. Dead Kennedy’s, Stars & Stripes of Corruption
11. Hasil Adkins, She Said
12. Beatles, Baby’s In Black
13. Rolling Stones, Let Me Go
14. Thelonious Monk, In Walked Bud (thanks to Austin English for that great tune)
15. Del McCoury Band, 1952 Vincent Black Lightning

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At UBC Tomorrow

Posted on October 23, 2009 by robin

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I totally forgot to post this sooner. I am hoping i can make it.

The University of British Columbia Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC), the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS), and the Alma Mater Society (AMS) Art Gallery

cordially invite you to an informal reception for the opening of the exhibition:
DRIPPYTOWN: VANCOUVER LIFE THROUGH THE EYES OF INDEPENDENT CARTOONISTS–Selected Comics and Cartoons from UBC Rare Books and Special Collections, designed by the students of the UBC SLAIS “Visual Arts and Performing Arts Special Collections” course.

Featured Artists: Ken Boesem, Julian Lawrence, James Lloyd, Josué Menjivar, Jason Turner, Colin Upton

WHERE:
UBC School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, Suite 470, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall, Vancouver.

WHEN:
FRIDAY, October 23, 2009, 12noon-1:30 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. (by October 22nd) to Francesca Marini at fmarini@interchange.ubc.ca

The Exhibition is Free and Open to the Public in Two Locations on the UBC Campus:

October 23, 2009-January 31, 2010
UBC Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC)-Reading Room
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre-First Floor, 1961 East Mall, Vancouver
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 12 noon-5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Holidays; special hours over Christmas Break. When accessing UBC Rare Books and Special Collections, please check bags and coats at the entrance.

October 26-November 3, 2009
Alma Mater Society Art Gallery; 238F Student Union Building (SUB); 6138 SUB Boulevard, Vancouver. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

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Jill Thompson and Evan Dorkin

Posted on October 22, 2009 by robin

Jill Thompson and Evan Dorkin joined me for a lively discussion of their Beasts of Burden series. Evan and Jill are really great guests and have always have a lot to say about their work. The second issue of Beasts is probably some of Dorkin’s strongest writing, and a far step away from the Dork that we are used to.

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Eric Nash on Manga Kamishibai

Posted on October 21, 2009 by robin

Manga Kamishibai from Abrams, is an interesting look at the Japanese Paper Theatre that is a kind of precurser to the development of Anime and Manga. It is a really goergous book and Eric Nash has done a fine job in documenting this unique artistic legacy.

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R Sikoryak

Posted on October 20, 2009 by robin

R Sikoryak’s Masterpiece Comics was one of my anticipated reads of the year, and it did not disappoint. Sikoryak is able to create a blend of classical literature mixed with the finest of styles of some of the greatest cartoonists. I have been a fan of his work for years, and am pleased as punch to have it all in one book.

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Marc Bell is in Vancouver on Monday

Posted on October 16, 2009 by robin

Marc Bell is one of my favorite people in comics. Not only does he do great work, he is also a really swell guy. He has been a really influential supporter of the development of more experimental work in comics and has proved to also be one of the best at it. Marc will be in Vancouver on Monday the 19th to launch his new Fine Awt Bouk at Lucky’s Comics – 3972 Main st. I will be there drinking it up, and so should you.

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Retail talk with Dustin Harbin and Christopher Butcher

Posted on October 15, 2009 by robin

Christopher Butcher of The Beguiling comic store in Toronto and Dustin Harbin from Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find out of Charlot, North Carolina, joined me for a discussion on comics retailing. There were two talking points that we covered, firstly, a talk on getting small press work into comic stores and the second part looked at the changing dynamics of the retailing biz. They are both very knowledgeable about comics retailing and bring countless years of experience to the table.

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Inkstuds Mixtape Vol 13 Jason Turner

Posted on October 14, 2009 by robin

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Jason Turner went full on and did a 24 hour comic based on his mixtape(it actually ended up taking 103 hours). I don’t know if anyone will meet his level of commitment, but it is a fine mix to listen to. Jason is one of Vancouver’s finest talents. His True Loves comics have been one of those rare examples of a comic set in my home town.

the style council – shout to the top
pukka orchestra – cherry beach express
the barmitzvah brothers – car #7
paul williams – bugsy malone – so ya wanna be a boxer?
boys brigade – passion of love
the choir practice – red fox
bob seger & the silver bullet band – hollywood nights
men without hats – where do the boys go?
dan deacon – snake mistakes
crystal stilts – shattered shine
butthole surfers – human cannonball
m. ward – helicopter
june panic – don’t knock it (til you’ve tried it)
roger miller – dang me
danielson – did i step on your trumpet
suburban kids with biblical names – seems to be on my mind
i’m from barcelona – mingus
nick cave & the bad seeds – brother my cup is empty
pete townshend – face the face
laibach – jesus christ superstar

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Inkstuds Mixtape Vol 12 Jeffrey Brown

Posted on October 9, 2009 by robin

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Many thanks to Jeffrey Brown for putting together not only a fine mix, but also for providing an awesome comic to go along with it. The mix really reflects his own work in a nice way. Here is a link to the art at full size.

1. “Come On Petunia” The Blow, from Poor Aim
2. “Not On Top” Herman Dune, from Not On Top
3. “Superabound” Frank Black, from Teenager of the Year
4. “Commander Thinks Aloud” The Long Winters, from Ultimatum
5. “Bathroom Floor” Smog, from Wild Love
6. “When I’m Dead” Quasi, from R & B Transmorgrification
7. “You Broke My Heart” Lavender Diamond, from Calvary of Light
8. “Park Song” Dodos, from Visiter
9. “Passenger Seat” Death Cab For Cutie, from Transatlanticism
10. “I Felt Your Shape” The Microphones, from The Glow Pt.2
11. “MMV” The New Year, from The New Year
12. “It’s Made Me Cry” Magnolia Electric Co., from It’s Made Me Cry
13. “Stork & Owl” TV On The Radio, from Dear Science
14. “Pastry Sharp” Califone, from Sometimes Good Weather Follows Bad People
15. “Around The Horn” Souled American, from Around The Horn
16. “Tremola Debut” Broken Social Scene, from Broken Social Scene
17. “It’s All Gonna Break” Broken Social Scene, from Broken Social Scene
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Kim Thompson on Jacques Tardi

Posted on October 9, 2009 by robin

Kim Thompson joined the Inkstuds for a chat about the work of Jacques Tardi. Fantagraphics has started on an ambitious reprint project, translating a selection of Tardi’s fine work for North American audiences. I have been a big fan of Tardi for a long time, after seeing his work in Raw, Drawn and Quarterly and a whole bunch of other anthologies. I highly recommend checking out West Coast Blues. It really stands out among the recent amount of Noir work that has been seeing print lately. It is strong compelling work that avoids a reliance of the standard tropes of detective pulp.

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