Marisa Acocella Marchetto will be reading from Cancer Vixen, now on sale from Pantheon Books, on Friday, October 23 at 7:30 pm at Barnes & Noble Greenwich Village. Featuring a PowerPoint presentation, book signing, and free pizza from Greenwich Village’s Scuderia, this event is not to be missed.
“Marchetto is an inspiration, and her story is one that is definitely worth reading” (Sacramento Book Review).
Chip Kidd, the “supreme genius of dust jacket design” at Knopf and Pantheon (and author of Bat-Manga!), explains his approach to creating the perfect book cover—a daunting task when the author is none other than the “supreme genius of crime fiction,” James Ellroy (LA Confidential, American Tabloid).
Be sure to pick up a copy of James Ellroy’s latest masterpiece, Blood’s A Rover. Get a sneak peek—and marvel at Chip Kidd’s handiwork here.
Film created by Rachel Talbot. For more information on her work, visit http://racheltalbot.com/home.html
Just a warning: some of the language in this video is NSFW.
Watch a rare video of David Mazzucchelli, author of the “haunting and beautiful” (Los Angeles Times) Asterios Polyp, as he discusses his writing process and inspiration for the graphic novel that has the world buzzing.
Coming soon from Pantheon: THINGS WE DIDN’T SEE COMING, the debut story collection from Steven Amsterdam set in a not-too-distant dystopian future is one to keep a close eye on. Amsterdam has already received fantastic praise in Australia and the Aussies are so fanatical about the book, they recently named it The Age Book of the Year (A major honor)! Random House’s own Field Rep, Ann Kingman, raved about the book on Booksonthenightstand.com: “I began a new book the other night, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it….I can’t seem to get the landscape out of my head….There are moments of light and humor in this book even amidst the bleak, and perhaps that is why I can think about it as I go about my day. I’ve been rationing my reading: a story a night. I’m savoring it as it haunts me.”
Richly imagined, dark, and darkly comic, these nine stories follow the narrator over three decades as he tries to survive in a world that is becoming more savage as cataclysmic events unfold one after another. In the first story-set on the eve of the millennium, when the world as we know it is still recognizable-we meet the then nine-year-old narrator fleeing the city with his parents, just ahead of a Y2K breakdown of the grid, signaling the world’s transformation and decline. The remaining stories capture the strange- sometimes horrific, sometimes unexpectedly funny-circumstances he encounters in the no-longerso- simple act of survival. Yet, in each story, we see that despite the violence and brutality of his days, the narrator retains a hold on his essential humanity.
Send the words “DIDN’T SEE IT COMING” in an email to pantheon@randomhouse.com and the first 3 responses will receive an early galley of the book!
THINGS WE DIDN’T SEE COMING will be available in stores on February 10, 2010, but in the meantime, preorder your copy here.
Hopefully you’re all pumped for the annual Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art festival! This year it’s being held the weekend of June 6-7 at the 69th Regiment Armory at Lexington Avenue and 25th Street in New York City. The festival will be open to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. General admission is $10/day or $15/weekend, but is only $10/weekend for MoCCA members.
Here are some Pantheon highlights:
David Mazzucchelli will be doing a signing on both Saturday and Sunday from 2-3 p.m. at the Pantheon booth - come meet him and get an advance copy of his new graphic novel, ASTERIOS POLYP, already hailed as “a visual and even philosophical stunner” by Kirkus.
Additionally, MoCCA will be hosting a David Mazzucchelli retrospective. The Comics of David Mazzucchelli will present over 80 original comic pages, drawings, prepatory sketches, and covers from the artist’s archives, giving us an invaluable look at Mazzucchelli’s artistic journey. The exhibition will be curated by Dan Nadel. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 6th, from 7-9 p.m. at the festival, but the exhibition will run through August at the museum location.
Keep your eyes peeled for Pantheon author Josh Neufeld, whose new graphic novel A.D. is already getting rave reviews. With quotes pouring in from all over (fans include comics legend Harvey Pekar, author Dan Baum, activist Cornel West, and producer/director Tia Lessin) and huge buzz at NY Comic Con, A.D. is sure to be one of the titles to watch out for at MoCCA. Neufeld will also be doing a meet n’ greet at the Pantheon booth on Saturday from 3-4 p.m.
David Heatley will also be there on Saturday signing copies of his book My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down at the Pantheon booth.
Keep a look out for Kim Deitch, Jessica Abel, and Charles Burns, who will be attending the show and stopping by the Pantheon booth to chat with fans.
Look forward to seeing everyone!
-Lauren
Fine, fine, I admit it: I’ve been droning on for what seems like ages now about A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge. First, I made up for lost time by sharing the article in Newsweek about A.D. and told you to check it out from the beginning at Smith Magazine. Then, I shared more buzz and even taunted you with the knowledge that there was a panel at NYCC.
That last part might have been a little cruel on my part if you couldn’t get to New York. But, I aim to make good.
Don’t believe me? Click here to listen to the panel.
Or, if you’d prefer, watch it here:
It seems I’m not the only one getting excited about A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge.
The blogosphere has been buzzing, too!
Check out this post from Booksonthenightstand.com and read an interview with Josh Neufeld from Newsarama’s blog.
Want more updates? Join the A.D. group on Facebook. And, stay turned here for footage from the panel at New York Comic Con.
Last, but not least, preorder your copy here.
I’m still recovering from New York Comic Con and, still marveling at how Chip Kidd seems to have so much energy!
First, there was his panel in which he discussed his latest work, Bat-Manga!, followed shortly by a signing that lasted over an hour. Then, there was the guided tour of NYCC that he provided to the folks at Salon.com.
And, as if all of that wasn’t enough, Chip wrote an essay for The New York Times Magazine.
I’m tired just thinking about all of it!
The holidays seem like they were ages ago, don’t they?
Well, except for the credit card bills, which have only now started coming in…
Can you imagine what it must have been like for a couple of artists? Check out this Op-Art piece from The New York Times by David Heatley and his wife, Rebecca Gopoian, to find out.
And, if that piece leaves you wanting to learn more about the couple—as I’m sure it will—have no fear! You can order David’s debut work, My Brain is Hanging Upside Down and learn all sorts of goodies about David, Rebecca, and, um, every other woman that he’s ever slept with.
Yes, you read right.
Just buy it already and find out more. You know you want to…
Calling all David Heatley fans!
Now’s your chance to see what kind of work comes out of the man whose brain is hanging upside down.
That’s right, starting on January 22, Espresso 77 in Jackson Heights, Queens, will be displaying an exhibit featuring David’s cartoons and drawings.
For event details, click here.
Are you obsessed with all things Chip Kidd?
Well, lucky for you, the team at his official site has embarked on the herculean task of cataloging all of the book jackets that Chip has ever designed. (Seriously. Do you know how many there are? Here’s a hint: more than enough to fill a book.)
Curious to see some of the iconic images, which include covers for Jurassic Park, The Secret History and many of John Updike’s books?
Fine, fine. I can hear what you’re about to tell me: this series is so over.
But, New York Comic Con is only a month away and that’s a good enough reason in my book to bring it back?
Why, you ask?
How ‘bout the fact that you have the chance to meet Chip Kidd .
That’s right, Chip will be there speaking about - what else - Bat-Manga!. He’ll even be signing books after the panel.
Click here for more information.
Looking for a last-minute gift for your friends and family? Why not get them Chip Kidd’s Bat-Manga!?
It’s certainly the gift that’s on everybody’s wish list!
Observe:
See? There really is something for everyone!
Still not convinced? Check out this video.
Happy holidays!
Sure, the holidays are great: lots of eating and drinking and sitting.
But, let’s be honest - after awhile gluttony can get, well, exhausting.
So, why not do something cultural with your days off?
Here’s an idea: get yourself to the Brooklyn Public Library! From now until January 10, they are showing an exhibition about Josh Neufeld and the making of A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge.
The exhibition, which features original artwork from the book, is one you don’t want to miss!
And, be sure to check out PantheonComics.com for more updates about the book.
You already know that we here at Pantheon Comics are big fans of all things Chip Kidd, especially Bat-Manga! . In fact, we’ve been singing its praises for months now.
So what does the man himself have to say about the book?
Check out this video from the kind folks at Vimby.com to find out.
Calling all Chip Kidd fans!
Take note: Tuesday, December 16 is the very last Bat-Manga! signing. Yes, you read right.
So, clear your calendar and head to Brooklyn’s Rocketship Comics. There will be a Q&A with Chip, a presentation about the book, and an open bar. Does it really get any better than that?
For more information, click here.
Well, what are you waiting for?
By now, you’ve heard David Heatley’s father sing and seen his animated music video.
Hopefully you’ve even read My Brain is Hanging Upside Down, David’s stunning debut.
If not, what are you waiting for?!? Seriously.
Perhaps a little more information about the man himself is in order.
Find out more after the jump…
Were you unlucky enough to miss David Heatley’s appearances on his book tour for My Brain is Hanging Upside Down?
Don’t worry - all is not lost!
Find out what I mean after the jump…
2010 seems years ages away, doesn’t it?
Sadly, you’ll have to wait until then to get your hands on a hardcover copy of Body World by Dash Shaw. (Note: I have to wait, too. Sad, I know.)
But, that hasn’t stopped me from getting excited. And, it shouldn’t stop you either. After watching this video for the book here how could you not be?
That’s what I thought…
If you haven’t yet gotten to MoCCA to see the Kim Deitch retrospective, here’s yet another compelling reason to do so: this Thursday, December 13, Kim Deitch will be speaking with Bill Kartalopoulos, the exhibits curator, about his career and will be previewing images from his current works in progress.
What are you waiting for? Get down there!
