December '08 Archives

December 28, 2008
Are you looking for something cultural to do amidst all of the holiday related gluttony? Then 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….

December 21, 2008
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: According to the LA Times it’s the perfect gift for “someone with a slight ironic distance from their fanboy (or fangirl) roots” since it’s a book about comic books. And, The Village Voice lavishes praise on Geoff Spear’s photographs which appear in the book. See? There really is something for everyone! Still not convinced? Check out this video. Happy holidays!…

December 17, 2008
As The New York Times notes, there’s something about graphic novels that attracts really, really confessional work. Case in point: My Brain is Hanging Upside Down and Breakdowns. So, what did The New York Times think about these two books? Good things! Read for yourself here….

December 15, 2008
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. VIMBY - Chip Kidd’s Bat-Manga…

December 8, 2008
Calling all Chip Kidd fans! Take note: Tuesday, December 16 is the very last Bat-Manga! signing. The event starts at 7 at Brooklyn’s Rocketship Comics. There will be a Q&A, a presentation, and an open bar. So, get there early. For more information, click here. And, if you can’t make it, have no fear! You can still get a limited edition hardcover copy of Bat-Manga. All of those copies are signed by Chip….

December 2, 2008
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. Well, you’ve come to the right place! Check out I Need Some Intervention, a documentary about David and his work that was directed by Luca Dipierro. The first part can be viewed below: Follow the links for Part 2 and Part 3. Enjoy!…

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