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The C-List: TCAF Link Round-Up, Part 3  More incredible links about the incredible Toronto Comic Art Festival: More photos from Dr. Squid, Day 2 JM Douville reports Ryan's Disneyland Autograph sketchbook Transmission X's Eric Vedder Ty Buttars says TCAF 2009 should be called "the Tatsumi show" TCAF guest and manga blogger Deb Aoki has a full report and photo gallery TCAF pics Patrick Kyle of the Wowee Zonk collective on their booklaunch and TCAF show Webcomicer and TCAF volunteer misidentifies Bryan Lee O'Malley Kate Beaton was driven towards motherhood at TCAF, apparently Kevin Boyd of the Shuster Awards blogs his impressions (that's the Dave Sim print the Shuster folks were selling at the show up top) Photos from the Tugboat Press gang The Doodlers photostream, including the james Turner Rex Libris action figure Labels: blogosphere, C-List, comics in libraries, events, graphic novels, links, tcaf, TCAF09, Toronto, webcomics - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments -   - we honor OpenID -
Monday, May 11, 2009 The C-List: TCAF Link Round-Up, Part 2  More links from this past weekend's big event, The Toronto Comic Art Festival: Doug Wright juror and Globe and Mail books editor Martin Levin blogs about the awards Ron Nurwisah blogs TCAF for the National Post Torontoist has photos BlogTO Re-Love report Chris Pitzer from AdHouse books has a long post (that's his photo up top) Scott McCloud's post-TCAF notes: what the master learned and who he met A very strange report that reads like it has been translated twice by a computer Vince Chui sums up his experiences Owl Magazine's Wendy Ding drew pictures for kids TCAF volunteer Dave Merrill blogs the fest Brian Evinou photos Tyler2009's flickr stream Cartoonist Jonathan Mahood looks back over the weekend Tatsumi video1 Tatsumi video2 Tatsumi video3 Labels: awards, C-List, comics in libraries, events, graphic novels, links, tcaf, TCAF09, Toronto - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Sunday, May 10, 2009 The C-List: TCAF Blogosphere Wrap-Up 1  A summary of links about the recently-completed Toronto Comic Art Festival: Sequential magazine contributor Jamie Coville has 106 great photos of TCAF! Matthew Rooney on TCAF Day 1 Peggy Burns blogs TCAF Jeet Heer reviews Guy Delisle's Burma Chronicles for the Literary Review of Canada CBC Arts reporter Jessica Wong on the Wright Awards Behind the scenes with a TCAF volunteer Cartoonist Evan Munday on the books he got Screenwriter Oliver Brackenbury blogs about Paul Pope (that's his photo up top) Jimmy Aquino's day via Twitter feed Kate Beaton blogs about Day 1 and her Wright Award win Got Poetry covers the Tatsumi/Tomine/Seth event Friday "Dr. Squid" has some nice photos --it looks like almost everyone who was at the festival ended up photographed here (albeit with no identification or description) --check out the flickr stream Here's an excellent flickr stream with excellent notes by Gil Roth! The 2009 Wright Awards jury, minus Bob Rae (he was a no show at the ceremony too, but the video he sent instead was awkwardly hilarious) Day 1 report and photos TCAF from a webcomics fan's perspective: "the internet live" Paul Pope was there Shannon Gerard in Now Weekly A great collection of sketches! Peter Kenter writes about Doug Wright's love of cars for the National Post youtube video 1 --crowd walking youtube video 2 --birdseye view of TCAF Labels: awards, C-List, comics in libraries, conventions, events, graphic novels, links, tcaf, TCAF09, Toronto - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Friday, May 08, 2009 Sequential Pulp in the pixels
Labels: comic strips, comics criticism, comics history, comics in libraries, interviews, Montreal, new books, Ontario, profiles, Quebec, Sequential Pulp, tcaf, TCAF09, Toronto, Vancouver - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
This Weekend: TCAF  The 2009 Toronto Comic Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday at the Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge St., Toronto Free Admission Come visit with hundreds of cartoonists, writers, and comic book artists as they show their comics, sell comics, and talk about comics! The show also features the debut of our new magazine, Sequential print edition. Come get a free copy! As well, the 2009 Doug Wright Awards will be handed out Saturday night across town at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) at 7pm. Admission is free. Come see who will win the trophies for best graphic novel and best young artist. As well, come see who wins the weirdest trophy in comics, a derby hat named for Canadian comic strip character Pigskin Peters and awarded to the best experimental or avant-garde comic. The event also features the launch of the new book, The Collected Doug Wright. Labels: awards, comics in libraries, conventions, events, graphic novels, Ontario, tcaf, TCAF09, Toronto - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Tonite: Webcomics Talk in TorontoGraphically Speaking: Webcomics! Tuesday, April 7, 2009 6:30pm - 8:30pm North York Central Library 5120 Yonge St. Toronto 416-395-5535 Chris Butcher moderates a panel on the art and commerce aspects of webcomics with a bevy of talented cartoonists who just happen to produce comics partly or exclusively online (not counting t-shirt and coffee mug sales). The panel includes Kate Beaton, Willow Dawson, Emily Horne, Brian McLachlan, and Ryan North. Labels: comics in libraries, events, Toronto, webcomics - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Ben Wicks Cartoons Go to York U  As Sequential reported back in 2007 a collection of cartoons by the beloved Canadian cartoonist Ben Wicks were the subject of a legal dispute between the Wicks estate and the person who "found" the drawings in a garbage bag. Now that the family has won the cartoons back, they have decided to donate them to York University. Almost 2,500 cartoons, including signed cartoons Wicks drew in the 60s and 70s for the Toronto Telegram, Toronto Star and Saturday Evening Post, are going to York University Libraries' Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections. "This gift is wonderfully generous," says York University Chancellor Roy McMurtry. "Ben Wicks was a close friend, and both his talent and commitment to public service are legendary." Wicks died in 2000. He was also a tv star and worked with charities devoted to literacy, drug abuse, and human rights. The collection of cartoons donated to York was mistakenly left behind when a Wicks family member moved homes in the 1990s. The collection became the subject of a legal battle between the family and the home's buyers. The Wicks family was awarded ownership of the cartoons and donated them to York. "His work is not just a treasure to his family; it is a treasure to Canada," says daughter Susan Wicks. "It was my parents' hope that the cartoons could be shared with as many people as possible, so we are thrilled that an institution such as York University was able to take on this collection for us. York just felt right, like the type of place where my dad would want his work preserved." "Ben Wicks' cartoons provide important insights on 20th Century events and Canadian culture," says Michael Moir, University archivist and head, Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections. "The cartoons will be particularly useful for research into Canadian studies, political science and communications." Labels: comics in libraries, legal news, political cartooning - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Friday, August 08, 2008 Tonite: The Doug Wright Awards  The 4th Annual Doug Wright Awards for Canadian Cartooning will honour the career of Canadian cartoonist Lynn Johnston, of For Better or For Worse fame. Friday, August 8, 7-9 p.m. Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge St. Free admission Presented with Toronto Public Library, the event will feature: * A retrospective of Johnston's more than 30-year career * A moderated Q&A * A book signing The 2008 Wrights will also see announcement of the winners of: * The Best Book trophy * Best Emerging Talent trophy * The brand-new "Pigskin Peters" award The awards are decided by a jury made up of members of the country's arts and culture community, including: author Katrina Onstad, cartoonist Ho Che Anderson, book seller Marc Glassman, writer Mariko Tamaki and Power Plant curator Helena Rickett. Labels: awards, comic strips, comics in libraries, events, graphic novels, Lynn Johnston, Ontario, Toronto - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Thursday, May 22, 2008 Tonite: Hanga to Manga, TorontoToronto Public Library will present From Hanga to Manga, an exhibition of woodblock prints (hanga), Japanese comics (manga) and rare illustrated books. Japan's rich literary tradition has grown alongside a complementary respect and appreciation for stories told largely or entirely in pictures. The exhibition features a wide variety of these materials from Toronto Public Library's Special Collections, supplemented by loans from the H. H. Mu Far Eastern Library at the Royal Ontario Museum and the Japan Foundation. The Lecture: The Man who made 'The Great Wave' Award-winning novelist Katherine Govier discusses her research into the little known life and mysterious works of woodblock print artist Katsushika Hokusai. Thurs. May 22nd, 2008, 7 p.m. Beeton Auditorium Labels: comics in libraries, events, Ontario, Toronto - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Friday, March 14, 2008 This Weekend: Michel Rabagliati in TorontoPaul Goes Fishing author Michel Rabagliati will be signing in the Toronto Public Library’s Lillian H. Smith Building on College Street. In Conversation Saturday, March 15th, 5:00 PM, Free Slide show, Q+A, and signing Toronto Public Library Lillian H. Smith Building downstairs auditorium 239 College Street, Toronto, ON Labels: bd, comics in libraries, events, graphic novels, Ontario, Toronto - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Freedom to Read: Library users accuse graphic novels of racism, pornography.  Report Says Patrons challenge books, videos by Bryan Munn Phillip Pullman's The Golden Compass, Dicken's Oliver Twist, and some of the best graphic novels ever published in Canada were among the library materials challenged by Canadian library users in 2007, according to a new survey released February 22. The Canadian Library Association's 2nd annual Survey of Challenged Materials in Canadian Libraries identified 42 items challenged by patrons. Graphic novels were among the hardest hit by library patron "challenges" but film, video, and internet screening policies were also categories that were subject to scrutiny by the proverbial, overly-sensitive "concerned parents", nervous nellies and other book banning entities. The report was released on the occasion of Freedom to Read Week (Feb 24-March 1). According to CLA President Alvin Schrader, author of the study Fear of Words: Censorship and the Public Libraries of Canada, not much has changed in the world of library complaints and censorship over the last 20 years. "The reasons given for challenges this past year strongly echo those documented in the mid-1980s. Librarians and public library trustees need to continue to be knowledgeable and articulate about potentially controversial topics and about our core values, freedom of expression and the freedom to receive information. If libraries don't create a safe space in Canadian society for as many voices as possible, nobody else will. This will always be an important policy goal for libraries in Canada." To the credit of Canadian libraries and their knowledgeable Canadian librarians, most of the complaints did not result in any changes, beyond making sure that the titles were shelved correctly and that patrons were made aware of content and library policies. The graphic novels identified in the survey form an interesting cross-section of popular works and works by award-winning cartoonists. Indeed, the Canadian comics on the list comprise something of a "Who's Who" of cartooning greats, with books by Chester Brown, Julie Doucet and 2006 Doug Wright Award-winner Lorenz Peter. Also of note, the classic Tintin adventure, Cigars of the Pharoah. Originally published in 1934 (updated in 1955 and translated into English in 1971), this adventure by Herge takes place in India and Egypt and contains depictions of stereotyped inhabitants of those countries that may appear dated, at the very least. The patron objections to this book also bring to mind the recent controversy over shelving of Herge's Tintin in the Congo. Below are the graphic novels included in the report, with the patron complaints. The Monkey King (Dragon Ball Vol. 1) by Akira Toriyama. Offensive language, age inappropriate "in the head of the parent -- 'oh a 14 year old can see her underpants...'" Left Behind: A Graphic Novel of the Earth's Last Days by Tim Lahaye, John Layman, and Jerry Jenkins. Sexually explicit, offensive language, religious viewpoint, age inappropriate. The Adventures of Tintin: Cigars of the Pharoah by Herge. Anti-ethnic, racism, sexually explicit, offesnive language, religious viewpoint, age inappropriate. Video Girl Ai by Masakazu Katsura. Sexually explicit, violence, offensive language. My Most Secret Desire by Julie Doucet. Sexually explicit, "sexual filth" and "sexual sickness". The Madam Paul Affair by Julie Doucet. "Pictures on front & back covers"; "Most dialogue takes place in a bar, or bed"; "feeling sleazy & dirty, like smoking & drinking"; "Julie Doucet has no morals or talent" The Little Man by Chester Brown. Pedophilia. The Frank Book by Jim Wooding. "sexual vulgarity"; "introduction to sexual deviance" Chaos Mission by Lorenz Peter. Drugs, violence, offensive. ACME Novelty Library by Chris Ware. Occult, pornography. Smokey by Bill Peet. Racism. Labels: censorship, comics in libraries, graphic novels - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Tuesday, February 05, 2008 Tonite: Kazu Kibuishi & Kean Soo, TorontoHey there folks! This is just a reminder that the editors of the FLIGHT ANTHOLOGY, Kazu Kibuishi and Kean Soo, will be doing an event tonight at North York Central Public Library, this evening at 6:30pm. Both creators will also be signing tomorrow night at The Beguiling, but we definitely encourage you to head out to the TPL this evening! It's right on the subway line and it's awesome! 1. TONIGHT: KEEP TORONTO READING: Graphically Speaking with Kazu Kibuishi and Kean Soo GRAPHICALLY SPEAKING 2008 Featuring Kazu Kibuishi & Kean Soo Tuesday February 5th @ 6:30pm North York Central Library, Concourse Level @ North York Subway Station FREE Presented in association with THE BEGUILING and Scholastic Canada The two co-editors of the fantastic FLIGHT Anthologies, Kazu Kibuishi and Kean Soo will be in town to debut their brand new graphic novels AMULET and JELLABY. This event is part of the Toronto Public Library’s massive Keep Toronto Reading campaign! Both Kean and Kazu will be interviewed on stage by … me? “The Beguiling’s Christopher Butcher,” in the vein of last year’s event with Bryan Lee O’Malley. Signing, sketching, and snacks will follow the event. This is going to be a very fun event which will actually be of interest to all-ages, from younger readers captivated by these new graphic novels right through to adults who loved the FLIGHT anthologies. We’re also really proud to be teaming up with The Toronto Public Library again this year, bringing graphic novels to the masses and the masses into our public library system. If you’re in Toronto, we hope you won’t miss this event. Join the Keep Toronto Reading group on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19746872808 RSVP to the event on the Kazu & Kean Facebook Page! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8322672055 Labels: comics in libraries, events, Ontario, Toronto - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 James Turner Interview: Comics ReporterTom Spurgeon interviews Rex Libris creator and Doug Wright nominee James Turner: I think Rex has become legendary for being text heavy. If one cannot achieve fame, go for infamy and take kickbacks from ophthalmologists. Labels: comics in libraries, floppies, graphic novels - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 STAGGER LEE COMES TO EDMONTON Oct 5Author Derek McCulloch makes latest stop in "STAGGER LEE 101" Tour Co:http://staggerlee.typepad.com/ - see site for full press release... Award-winning graphic novel writer and former Edmonton resident Derek McCulloch will return to his old stomping grounds this October to pass on a little of what he's learned about the blues in his time in America. On Friday, October 5th, McCulloch will appear first at Happy Harbor comics, where he will sign copies of his graphic novel, Stagger Lee. Later that evening, he will appear at the Edmonton Public Library, where he will give a slide show and lecture on the history and myth of Stagger Lee. Labels: book launches, comics in libraries, comics retailers, Edmonton, events, new books, news - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Monday, June 18, 2007 Graphic Novels of the FutureA few quick links about upcoming projects: 1. Is Stacey May Fowles writing the next Kiss Machine comic book? This interview at blogTO hints that the Toronto writer and Kiss Machine contributor may be penning a graphic novel for Marlena Zuber to draw. 2. Hope Larson has finished her new book which is called Chiggers and has redesinged her website to prove it. Chiggers is scheduled to be published by Simon & Schuster's Atheneum Books imprint. 3. The Lindsay library is thinking about using GNs to increase literacy in boys, according to this article. 4. Sequential's own Salgood Sam has put over 40 pages of his graphic novel collaboration with Jim Munroe behind him. You can read what there is so far of ...Therefore Repent! here. The book's publisher hasn't been announced. Labels: comics in libraries, graphic novels, links, Ontario, publishing, Toronto - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Monday, April 23, 2007 Bryan Talbot Event ReportsThere are a few reports from the signing by UK graphic novelist Bryan Talbot in Toronto last week. Chris Butcher has a short report with photos provided by a kindly Beguiling customer here. As well, the Four Realities blog has a more in-depth report here. And finally, the Space channel's (and Chester Brown character) Mark Asquith has posted a video interview with Talbot. Labels: blogosphere, comics in libraries, comics on tv, events, graphic novels, international, Ontario, Toronto - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
Monday, April 16, 2007 Book Club: Sarnia + ComicsI'm sure there are many of these, but this one got written up in the Sarnia Observer: Growing interest in animation, particularly comic books and Japanese cartooning, has prompted the Sarnia Library to launch a new graphic novel and anime club for adults. Labels: book clubs, comics in libraries, Ontario, Toronto - Stumble It! - Leave a comment!| 0comments - - we honor OpenID -
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