Exclusive DC Digital Rights Go to the New Kindle Fire
There's a much more detailed and informative writeup of this news in Heidi MacDonald's Publishers Weekly article, but the quick news is that DC Comics is offering 100 graphic novels for sale exclusively on the new Kindle Fire, which was announced this week.
-- John HoganFeynman Event at Butler Library in New York
Next Friday, October 7, there will be a nice discussion surrounding Jim Ottaviani's book Feynman entitled "Feynman: Why We Did It and What We Left Out." The event takes place from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Columbia's Butler Library at 535 W. 114th St. in New York. I'm a big fan of this book and of author Jim Ottaviani, who will be there to talk about his book and then do a signing afterward. If you're in the area and have a chance to attend, be sure to check it out!
-- John HoganBoom! Honors Minck Oosterveer
This past Monday, artist Minck Oosterveer passed away tragically and unexpectedly. Boom! Studios is honoring the late artist and his work by offering all of his work with writer Mark Waid on The Unknown and The Unknown: Devil Made Flesh for free download.
-- John HoganGraphic Details at Yeshiva University Museum
If you're in the New York area, check out a very interesting new exhibiti opening this week at Yeshiva University Museum.
-- John HoganCongratulations to Jason Starr and Mick Bertilorenzi!
Jason Starr and Mick Bertilorenzi's The Chill took home the prize for Best Graphic Novel during the Anthony Awards, held this weekend at Bouchercon in St. Louis. The annual convention is a celebration of the mystery genre.
-- John HoganBouchercon Is This Weekend
Bouchercon, the convention celebrating mystery writing and publishing, is being held this weekend in St. Louis, and there's a nice graphic novel connection. This year's Anthony Awards includes a Best Graphic Novel category. Attendees to the conference are voting on the winners from the list of nominees in each category all weekend long. The awards will be handed out tomorrow (Sunday) morning at a special brunch. Good luck to all the nominees! We'll bring you the list of winners tomorrow when they're announced. Here's the list of nominees:
-- John HoganCartoonists Remember September 11
This Sunday, September 11, as everyone recalls, marks the 10th anniversary of the most terrible terrorists attacks ever to occur on American soil. The Sunday papers will feature a special tribute on the comics pages, with 93 comics strips taking part. At New York's MoCCA, original and production artwork from 12 of the strips is currently on display. Look for the strips in this Sunday's paper and check out the MoCCA exhibit in New York if you have a chance!
-- John HoganDaniel Clowes Wins PEN Center USA Literary Award
Congratulations to Daniel Clowes for winning the "Outstanding Body of Work in Graphic Lit" award from PEN Center USA. Clowes was being recognized for an amazing body of work that includes Ghost World, David Boring, The Death-Ray, Mister Wonderful, and Wilson. Clowes will win a $1,000 prize, and a ceremony celebrating the award will take place in November. Congratulations, Dan! Well deserved!
-- John Hogan
