Stories tagged Self-publishing

Kori Michele Handwerker ’19 to debut Tiny Book Science at SPX

TINY BOOK SCIENCE by faculty and alum Kori Michele Handwerker ’19 will debut at this year’s Small Press Expo (SPX) in Bethesda, MD, the premier event for graphic novels, comics and cartooning. The self-published zine workbook was inspired by Kori’s years of making and teaching about zines. Kori’s passion for zines can be seen throughout the 60-page educational publication, which they designed and drew entirely. TINY BOOK SCIENCE features a library of handouts and lessons for zine-makers and other educators to teach about zines and how to make them. A digital copy is also available.

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Tags: CCS Alum, Comics, Handmade books, Kori Michele Handwerker, Self-publishing, SPX, Tiny Book Science, Zine Making Workbook, zines

Students From Small Cartooning School Find Outsized Success

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT – Far from the large cities and cultural centers, a school with less than 40 students in rural Vermont is leaving its mark in a big way. Established in 2005, The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) can point to both current students and graduates experiencing the type of success that creators dream about.

Most recently Emma Hunsinger ’20 had a ten-page comic in The New Yorker (12/30/19 issue). Originally appearing online, “How to Draw a Horse” began as a non-fiction class assignment. Lucy Knisley’s ’09 most recent children’s book You Are New (Chronicle Books) was named a Top 25 Children’s Books of 2019 by The New York Times. Widely considered one of the most outstanding cartoonists of her generation, Tillie Walden ’16 most recently published Are You Listening (First Second), her third major graphic novel since graduating from CCS. Her first graphic novel, the Eisner award-winning memoir Spinning, began as her CCS thesis project.

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Tags: Emma Hunsigner, I'm Not Okay With This, Lucy Knisley, MFA in Cartooning, MFA in Comics, Sasha Velour, Self-publishing, Smoke and Mirrors, You Are New

Sasha Velour’s “Three Dollar Riot”

Cover of Three Dollar Riots — New cover for *Three Dollar Riots*

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, Sasha Velour ′13 is releasing her history comic, Three Dollar Riot. Starting as her thesis right here at The Center for Cartoon Studies, the 36-page comic follows the events of the evening of June 27th, 1969, leading up to the riots. Three Dollar Riot is available for preorder for the price of 19.69.

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Tags: Pride, Sasha Velour, Self-publishing, Smoke and Mirrors, Stonewall, Thesis Project, Three Dollar Riots

CREATE COMICS Workshop

Create Comics Workshop at CCS

Create Comics Workshop next session: July 24-28!

Create Comics Summer Workshop is a ‘boot camp’ for cartoonists. The 5-day workshop packs in the essentials for producing your own comics. For ages 16+

In Create Comics Workshop you will learn about story structure, page composition, pacing, materials and techniques, character design, environmental drawing, and comic production! Collaborate on a comic anthology that you will self-publish during the workshop. Create Comics summer workshop is for both beginner and advanced students age 16 and over! Come learn about comics!

Instructors: Beth Hetland and Luke Howard!

This workshop didn’t just teach me how to create comics or how to cartoon, it got me inspired!! I learned tons of valuable information that makes my comics desirable and interesting. AND I made great friends with the students and teachers. Not only is this program stuffed with crucial skills and the key to getting your own cartoons exactly how you want them, its completely fun and never a dull moment!
– Rose, Montclair, NJ

Best crash course in comics making – bar none!
-Philip, Montpelier, Vermont

Tags: Cartoon Studies, CCS, Comic Workshop, create comics, Make Comics, Self-publishing, Summer Camp, Vermont

Academic Outreach: Alec Longstreth

Alec Longstreth

Alec Longstreth has the strength and enthusiasm of ten cartoonists. He has a long history with The Center for Cartoon Studies, coming in as the second fellow, running summer workshops with Jon Chad, teaching Publication Workshop class with Jon Chad and then Professional Practices. Now he runs CCS’s outreach program. And for good reason. He is an amazing speaker.

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Tags: Alec Longstreth, Basewood, Cartoon Studies, Gabby Schulz, Jon Chad, Phase 7, Phase 8, Self-publishing, Transition, Visiting Artist

The Center for Cartoon Studies presents LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION by Alec Longstreth

Here’s a new comic about the journey of moving to Vermont to make and teach comics, by The Center for Cartoon Studies faculty and 2008-09 fellow Alec Longstreth. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION debuted at The Society of Illustrators Ten Years of Fellowship at The Center for Cartoon Studies exhibit opening and was a feature comic at MoCCA Fest 2016. Read The Center for Cartoon Studies presents LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION comic online, here!

Tags: Alec Longstreth, Cartoon Studies, Cartooning, cartoonist, CCS, Comics, Fellowship, Location, MoCCA, Self-publishing, Society of Illustrators, Vermont

Next Up Visiting Artist:
Glynnis Fawkes

Glynnis Fawkes has a background in art and art history. During a Fulbright Fellowship to Cyprus, she published a book of paintings, Archaeology Lives in Cyprus, and a book of cartoons, Cartoons of Cyprus. She spent almost 10 years working as an illustrator on archaeological projects and excavations in Cyprus, Turkey, Syria, Israel, Lebanon, and continues to work in Greece. Glynnis has exhibited paintings in Boston, London, Nicosia, Wollongong, at the Laura Russo Gallery in Portland, OR, and in Burlington, VT, where she lives today. She is also a member of the NY-based web comic collective Activatecomix.com.

Tags: Archaeology, Archaeology Lives in Cyprus, Cartoons of Cyprus, Glynnis Fawkes, Illustrator, Self-publishing, Vermont

Short Run Special Guests: Charles Forsman ′08 and Melissa Mendes ′10

Charles Forsman ′08 and Melissa Mendes ′10, will be making their first-ever Seattle Short Run appearance. Meet these breakthrough young artists, and founder of micro-publisher Oily Comics, on Saturday, October 31st, held in Seattle Center.

For more information, visit shortrun.org

Tags: Cartoon Studies, CCS Alumni, Charles Forsman, Melissa Mendes, Oily Comics, Self-publishing, Short Run

CCS Alum Wins Two Ignatz Awards!

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Congratulations to The Center for Cartoon Studies alum Sophie Goldstein ′13 for winning two Ignatz Awards for The Oven, “Outstanding Graphic Novel” and “Outstanding Comic!” Sophie also received an Ignatz in 2014 for House of Women, Part I.

See the complete list of winners on The Beat.

Tags: Comic, Graphic Novel, House of Women, Ignatz, Self-publishing, Sophie Goldstein, SPX, The Oven

Congratulations to CCS 2015 Ignatz Award Nominees!

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The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels and alternative political cartoons, is pleased to announce the 2015 nominees for the annual presentation of the Ignatz Awards, a celebration of outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning. The Ignatz Awards will be presented at the gala Ignatz Awards ceremony held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 9:30 P.M. For more information on SPX: spxpo.com

Outstanding Graphic Novel
Saint Cole by CCS Fellow Noah Van Sciver

Promising New Talent
CCS alum Dakota McFadzean (′12) – Don’t Get Eaten by Anything

Outstanding Comic
The Oven by CCS alum Sophie Goldstein (′13)

Outstanding Minicomic
Whalen: A Reckoning by CCS alum Audry (′15)

Outstanding Online Comic
Mom Body by CCS alum Rebecca Roher (′15)

Click here for a complete list of Ignatz nominees!

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Tags: Audry, Cartoon Studies, Cartoons, CCS, Comics, Dakota McFadzean, Dash Shaw, Doctors, Don't Get Eaten by Anything, Ignatz, Mom Body, Noah Van Sciver, Rebecca Roher, Saint Cole, Self-publishing, Small Press Expo, Sophie Goldstein, SPX, The Oven, Vermont, Whalen

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.

The Center for Cartoon Studies

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Kori Michele Handwerker ’19 to debut Tiny Book Science at SPX