Stories tagged Andy Warner

BOOK 2 OF ANDY WARNER’S ‘12 ODDBALL HISTORIES CHILDREN’S GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES IS OUT NOW: SPICES AND SPUDS

The second installment of the hilarious and informative children’s graphic novel series ODDBALL HISTORIES by Andy Warner ‘12 is out now! This time, Andy explores SPICES AND SPUDS and our long complicated history with plants.

“A concise overview of a complex and fascinating history presented in a digestible visual medium.”—Kirkus Reviews

“An introduction to plants as crops that entertains as well as it educates. A helpful purchase for covering changes over time and the interdependence of trade and agriculture.”—School Library Journal

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Tags: Alum, Andy Warner, Graphic Novel, nonfiction, Oddball Histories, Spices and Spuds

Andy Warner’s ’12 Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets

Did you know that 32 pigeons have received medals for wartime valor? And a dog named Laika was the very first creature to orbit the Earth? Or that a popular anime called Rascal the Racoon may be largely responsible for Japan’s huge raccoon population? Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets by Andy Warner ’12 explores the animals we love, the ones we make use of, and the ones that make use of us. Packed with incredible facts and charming stories like these, this is the perfect book for curious readers. This graphic novel was released in September from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

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Tags: Andy Warner, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, new book, Oddball Histories, on sale now

CCS Grad Book Release: “Spring Rain” by Andy Warner ′12

The latest book from Andy Warner ′12 just released: Spring Rain: A Graphic Memoir of Love, Madness, and Revolutions (St. Martin’s Griffin). In this autobiographical comic, Andy looks back on 2005 when he traveled to Beirut, Lebanon, to study literature. He meets new friends and experiences the violent outbursts caused as repercussions of a 15-year civil war. As the city descends into chaos and violence, Andy feels his grasp on reality slipping as he confronts traumas from his past and anxiety over his future.

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Tags: Andy Warner, Brief Histories of Everyday Objects, Picador, Saint Martin's Griffin, Spring Rain

CCS grads up for Small Press Expo Ignatz Awards!

In just a few weeks, Small Press Expo will be opening its doors for another year in Bethesda, Maryland. One of the largest small press comic shows in North America, it is also host to one the Ignatz Awards. Though the shortlists are juried, the final votes come from attendees at SPX. We wish the best of luck to Lucy Knisley ′09, Julie Delporte (Fellow), Eleri Harris ′14, and Alec Longstreth (Instructor)! Also, this year’s SPX illustration is by Tillie Walden ′16! SPX takes place on September 14-15.

Lucy Knisley ′09 is up for Outstanding Artist on Kid Gloves (First Second). This memoir explores Lucy’s troubles with getting and staying pregnant. Kid Gloves is also up for Book of the Year at the Harvey Awards.

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Tags: Alec Longstreth, Andy Warner, Death, Drawn and Quarterly, Eleri Harris, Family, First Second, Graphic Novel, Ignatz Awards, Isle of Elsi, John Carvajal, Julie Delporte, Kid Gloves, Lucy Knisley, Luke Healy, Nicole Georges, Rachel Dukes, Sophie Yanow, SPX, The Nib, The Nib Magazine, This Woman's Work, webcomic

This Land Is My Land by Andy Warner ′12 and Sofie Louise Dam

Andy Warner ′12 is hot on his own heels. In 2016, Andy Warner ′12 he released Brief Histories of Everyday Objects (Picador). Now he is promptly following it up with This Land is My Land with Sofie Louise Dam. Coming in May 2019 from Chronicle Books, this new nonfiction book is about thirty self-made utopias found around the globe: “from the Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands to the Indian rock garden of Nek Chand. . . .”

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Tags: Andy Warner, Brief Histories of Everyday Objects, cartoonstudies, CCS Alum, Chronicle Books, Graphic Novel, nonfiction, Picador, Sofie Louise Dam, This Land Is My Land

Student Spotlight:
Dan Nott

Dan Nott ′18 is currently a student at The Center for Cartoon Studies, finishing his second year. Dan’s comics and illustrations have appeared in dozens of publications including NJ Advance Media, Fusion’s Graphic Culture, Medium’s Editor’s Picks, Seven Days, The Watch on Washington Post.com, Coindesk, The Illustrated, and The Boston Compass. He did the following interview with Angela Boyle ′16.

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Tags: Andy Warner, Applied Cartooning, Cartoon Studies, Comics, Dan Nott, graphic facilication, interview, Journalism, Medium, nonfiction, Seven Days, Thesis

Irene Anthology Exhibit at The Center for Cartoon Studies

Irene Anthology Exhibit
at The Center for Cartoon Studies
Colodny Building, White River Junction, Vermont

Spanning six issues, three years, and all seven continents, the Irene Anthology defies all limitations. Editors and founders of Irene Andy Warner ′12, D.W. ′12, and Dakota McFadzean ′12 brought together over 50 contributors to create one of the most ambitiously eclectic anthologies in CCS history. Original pages from Irene will be on display in the CCS Gallery from October 7 to December 1.

Tags: Andy Warner, Dakota McFadzean, DW, IRENE, Irene Anthology

Next Up Visiting Artist: D. W.

D. W. was born and grew up in New Jersey and has lived in Philadelphia, Vermont, San Francisco, and Seattle. He earned his MFA from The Center for Cartoon Studies in 2012 and, alongside his CCS ′12 classmates Andy Warner and Dakota McFadzean, is a founder and editor of the comics and art anthology Irene. He is the co-creator of self-published jam zines with Kevin Uehlein and Mark Connery, and has contributed to publications in North America, Australia, and Lebanon. His first book, Mountebank, was published by Fantagraphics in 2017. He spends his free time memorizing poetry and oratory, learning about the Civil War, and volunteering as an adult literacy tutor.

Tags: Andy Warner, Cartoon Studies, Dakota McFadzean, DW, Fantagraphics, IRENE, Kevin Uehlein, Mark Connery, Mountebank

SEVEN DAYS: The Cartoon Issue

Vermont’s SEVEN DAYS Annual Cartoon Issue

Featuring cartoons by graduates of CCS: Melanie Gillman, Eleri Mai Harris, Luke Healy, Josh Lees, Dakota McFadzean, Aaron Shrewsbury, and Andy Warner! Contributors also include recent CCS fellow Nicole Georges, faculty Jon Chad, Tom Azarian, Alison Bechdel, Jason Cooley, Glynnis Fawkes, Ghostshrimp, Theo Ellsworth, Kaz, James Kochalka, Vermont Cartoonist Laureate Ed Koren, John Kovaleski, Rachel Lindsay, Matt Morris, and Tim Newcomb.

Pick up a print copy today! Click here to read the Digital Edition!

Tags: Aaron Shrewsbury, Alison Bechdel, Andy Warner, Cartoon Issue, CCS, Dakota McFadzean, Eleri Mai Harris, Ghostshrimp, Glynnis Fawkes, James Kochalka, Jason Cooley, John Kovaleski, Jon Chad, Josh Lees, Kaz, Luke Healy, Matt Morris, Melanie Gillman, Nicole Georges, Rachel Lindsay, Seven Days, Theo Ellsworth, Tim Newcomb, Tom Azarian, Vermont, Vermont Cartoonist Laureate Ed Koren

CCS Alum Featured In The Best American Comics

BAC2013-KateBeaton

Alum Joe Lambert and Sophie Goldstein make the Best American Comics 2013 book!

The Best American Comics showcases the work of both established and up-and-coming cartoonists. The 2013 Editor is Jeff Smith—CCS commencement speaker, creator of the comic Bone. Cover drawing by Kate Beaton.

Notable Comics from CCS also listed in the book:
Jon Chad, Bikeman
Charles Forsman, TEOTFW, Parts 1-7
Luke Howard, All Coons Look Alike to Me: The Life of Ernest Hogan, Father of Ragtime
Jason Lutes, Berlin No. 18
Dakota McFadzean, Unkindness
Gabby Schulz, Sick, Gabby’s Playhouse
Laura Terry, Overboard
Andy Warner, The Man Who Build Beirut
The Cartoon Crier, a collaborative project between The Center for Cartoon Studies and National Cartoonist Society

The Best American Comics 2013 releases October 8th.

Click here to pre-order a copy!

Tags: Andy Warner, Best American Comics, Charles Forsman, Comics, Dakota McFadzean, Gabby Schulz, Graphic Novels, Jason Lutes, Jeff Smith, Joe Lambert, Jon Chad, Luke Howard, Sophie Goldstein

CCS VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

Are you considering applying to The Center for Cartoon Studies MFA or Certificate program? Join us for our virtual campus open house and portfolio day. Learn about the campus and the renowned collection of the Schulz Library, hear from current students and graduates, and meet faculty and staff for a portfolio review*!

THE ED KOREN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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BIPOC Cartoonist Fund Accepting Donations

CCS wants your old comics! These comics and many more were donated to support CCS's BIPOC Cartoonist Fund. If you're interested in making a comic book or cash donation drop us a line.

A 32-page comic on how our government works

This Is What Democracy Looks Like comic cover

Using the power of comics to teach teens about the way our government works This Is What Democracy Looks Like, A Graphic Guide To Governance is a 32-page comic book created by The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS). This short comic guide helps to bring democracy back to the hands of the people by explaining what democracy actually means and how the whole thing works. This guide will be a great jumping-off point to learn about our government.

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Stories tagged Andy Warner

BOOK 2 OF ANDY WARNER’S ‘12 ODDBALL HISTORIES CHILDREN’S GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES IS OUT NOW: SPICES AND SPUDS

Andy Warner’s ’12 Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets

CCS Grad Book Release: “Spring Rain” by Andy Warner ′12

CCS grads up for Small Press Expo Ignatz Awards!