The National Book Foundation has just announced the nominees for this year's prestigious NATIONAL BOOK AWARD and in the Young People's Literature category there it is: AMERICAN BORN CHINESE by Gene Yang! As far as I know, it's the first time the NBA has ever nominated a graphic novel. Congratulations, Gene!
test heading What would a Dutchman wear? Some typical costumes an adventurous young Dutchmen might wear in 1634. Included are prototypes of the outfits worn by Journey into Mohawk Country’s three leads. Finding time appropriate outfits for the Europeans was unexpectedly difficult. Ultimately, paintings by Dutch masters ended up being an invaluable resource.
More pages from my sketchbooks. This time, some wicked-looking clubs from pre-gunpowder times. Also a pretty neat spoon, made from some tree bark.
test headingI'm about to fly off to Portland -- a trip I always look forward to -- to give some talks at PNCA... Here's the info for their programs this Thursday and Friday, October 5 & 6th, which are open to the public. PNCA is at: Pacific Northwest College of Art 1241 NW Johnson Portland [...]
Some pretty cool wolves from my sketchbooks. What’s that you say? There’s no wolves in Journey into Mohawk Country? You’re right. I had really wanted to put some in, but couldn’t find a place. I practiced drawing them a lot, though, just in case.
While going through my sketchbooks I came across this older Mohawk, possibly a chieftain or a guide, and his pipe. I like his look. I wish that I had remembered this design while I was doing the finishes.
From my sketchbooks. Cool shot of a sitting Mohawk or Oneida.
I like this sketch of a rowing Mohawk. Another design that I’m sorry didn’t make it into the final book.
Kinda nifty sketch of a Mohawk trader, his goods rolled up in duffel cloth and tied with a strap to his head and hands.
test heading Anyone who has read Persepolis may have wondered if Marjane Satrapi was a one-shot wonder. This latest book of hers should put that to rest. I found this to be one of the most moving and beautifully crafted graphic novels in existence. Truly, truly romantic, from a truly remarkable author. Comes out in [...]
