May '09 Archives

May 27, 2009
MOCCA 2009!! 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: 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…

May 4, 2009
Pirates! fans everywhere: We are proud to announce the 4th installment of Gideon Defoe’s madcap PIRATES! series. If you’ve never read Gideon Defoe’s books before, we strongly suggest you start now! For those of you who are familiar with the series, The Pirates! In an Adventure with Napoleon does not disappoint. Publishers Weekly insists that “lovers of Monty Python and the novels of Cabin Boy star Chris Elliott will appreciate this sendup of swashbuckling sea adventures.” Kirkus raves that PIRATES! is “relentlessly, aggressively, inventively and often hilariously silly.” The Pirates! In an Adventure with Napoleon is a swashbuckling tale of lavish tea parties, planning regulations, educational museum exhibits, and naked political ambition. And—unlike all of its thrilling predecessors—there is not much ham involved. And the best part: the first 2 people to email pantheon@randomhouse.com will receive a *free* copy in the mail!…

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