October '08 Archives

October 30, 2008
Curious to find out more about I Live Here? New York Magazine has peek inside I Live Here, a collage of stories, journals, art, and comix detailing the lives of displaced people in four crisis regions. Read a selection from “Chechen War, Chechen Women”, a heart-breaking graphic novella from Joe Sacco. Says the super-stylish DailyCandy, “Reading these stories…makes your own plight seem pretty slight.” To keep up-to-date with news, reviews, and tour information about the authors and The I Live Here Foundation, become a fan on Facebook (or, if you prefer, MySpace). - from guest blogger Caitlin Harpin…

October 28, 2008
At last, it’s Bat-Manga! day! Yep - after hearing me talk about the book for months, you’ve actually made it to the on sale date. So, read an interview with Chip Kidd from this week’s Time Magazine, and then reward yourself with a copy. Or, if you’re feeling really lucky, you can even enter to win one. Click here for details. And, while you’re at it, sign up for the Pantheon Comics News to find out about more sweepstakes and great books. (Really, did you not see that plug coming?)…

October 27, 2008
If you’ve been lucky enough to score a table at New York’s exclusive Waverly Inn, you know how amazing the mural is. As Vanity Fair states, “What keeps the amber-hued dining room of The Waverly Inn swarming with swells each night may be the three-paneled mural by renowned illustrator Edward Sorel that adorns the restaurant’s west wall.” Lucky for you, now you can take home that same witty mural. Order your copy of The Mural at the Waverly Inn here. Sadly, we still can’t help you get a table. But, because we’re nothing if not kind, click here for a sneak peek of images from the book, which is on sale tomorrow….

October 23, 2008
Thinking of heading to Miami? Well, what better reason to do so than the Miami Book Fair? Stop by and see your favorite Pantheon authors, including Art Spiegelman who will be a featured guest and will be designing this year’s festival poster. Read more about the festival here….

October 20, 2008
What could be better than winning a signed copy of My Brain is Hanging Upside Down, a copy of David Heatley’s new cd, and your very own Pantheon Comics t-shirt? Not much, really. Click here to find out how to win. And, check out David’s blog post about his launch event….

October 19, 2008
In case you missed David Heatley’s event last week at the Slipper Room, here’s what it looked like: And, here’s what you missed: David. Singing. And. Dancing. But, have no fear. There are still plenty of stops on David’s tour for his debut, My Brain is Hanging Upside Down. Click here to see if there’s an event in a city near you. You’ll be glad you did!…

October 17, 2008
You be the judge… Check out the portraits that Michael Simons and Paul Shoebridge created of themselves and their I Live Here co-authors below. from l to r: Mia Kirshner, J. B. MacKinnon, Paul Shoebridge, Michael Simons Then, see how it compares to their actual appearances. from l to r: Michael Simons, Paul Shoebridge, Mia Kirshner, J.B. MacKinnon And, for good measure, find out what’s on their minds as they navigate the launch of I Live Here. Click here to read the I Live Here blog. Photo courtesy of the authors…

October 16, 2008
Ready for more I Live Here news? Good! There’s plenty. You can hear more about the book in Mia Kirshner’s own words. Click here to see her October 15 appearance on KTLA’s Morning News. Then, look at these photos from the LA Book Party. Still want to hear more? You’re in luck! You canread a piece on the book from DailyCandy.com, too. Be sure to stay tuned here and visit the official website for more news….

October 14, 2008
I Live Here is finally here! Order your copy. Then, check out this video where Mia Kirshner explains the project….

October 8, 2008
Congratulations are in order for Josh Neufeld. Heeb Magazine has named A.D.: After the Deluge one of the best comics of this year. You’ll have to wait until 2009 to get the book - which will contain all sorts of new material. In the meantime, you can read the web comic here….

October 5, 2008
T-minus two days until the David Heatley’s big kick off event! If you’re in or around New York City, come on down to the Slipper Room, get a copy of My Brain is Hanging Upside Down, watch David perform with slides and live music and hang out! Click here for directions. You don’t want to miss it!…

October 2, 2008
Another day, another David Heatley video. And this is one you won’t want to miss - it’s as if David’s graphic memoir, My Brain is Hanging Upside Down has literally come to life. The video comes from Black Arrow, an independent studio created by Luca Dipierro and Rachel Bradley. Enjoy!…

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