Category Archives: Comics

Crumb’s Thumb

Posted on Saturday, 10/29/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The Robert Crumb photo-gallery never fails to entertain, but this one really had me laughing out loud (refuses to use the acronym): Crumb’s son Jesse (pictured right): This is like 10 or more years ago. Pop and I had to … Continue reading →

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Zappaesk

Posted on Friday, 09/09/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Via Balint, I came across Zappaesk, a comic about the life and works of Frank Zappa drawn by German artist Andreas Rausch. 240 pages, â‚¬19 — hmmm I might just…

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Commie Comic

Posted on Tuesday, 07/12/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

“This Godless Communism”, an early 60s anti-commie comic, is pure comedy gold.

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Chip, Ben, Kagan & Cameron

Posted on Thursday, 06/23/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I’m absolutely loving this collaborative illustration weblog — some great stuff there daily. What’s more, these guys are cool cats!

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Kung Fu Hustle – the movie

Posted on Monday, 06/20/05 by Balint

â€žIt was strange, reallyâ€ â€“ says Stephen Chow, director â€“ â€žI was sitting in my Hong Kong office, then suddenly the door flung open, Quentin Tarantino rushed in, hugged me, kissed me, and rushed away. Weâ€™ve never met before, I … Continue reading →

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Mo Sketchin

Posted on Saturday, 06/18/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

As an art academy graduate, I remember how my sketchbook used to be of great importance to me. I would use it to store thoughts. It was my repository of epiphanies. I would spend time doodling in it when the … Continue reading →

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For Doreen

Posted on Wednesday, 06/15/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Hope you’re reading Doreen: this note’s for you.

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“The District” – prizewinning animation

Posted on Sunday, 06/12/05 by Balint

“It’s not Verona but the deepest ghetto of Budapest. It’s not the Capulets and Montagues but rivalling Hungarian and Gypsy clans. It’s not about romance but money and oil.” After the amazing Belgian masterpiece here’s a Hungarian animation called The … Continue reading →

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The Picture Of Everything

Posted on Friday, 05/20/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Two years in the making, and it shows. (via artsy fartsy)

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Crumb On NPR

Posted on Thursday, 05/19/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

NPR has an audio interview with Robert Crumb about “The Robert Crumb Handbook”. (via Drawn!)

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Sketchin’

Posted on Wednesday, 05/18/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Three great sketchblogs, as a reminder that I need to get off my lazy ass and start drawing again: Robot Johnny Diseased Wits De Derde Belg Oh, and you won’t regret buying this either.

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Crumb In France

Posted on Tuesday, 03/29/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Does he miss anything about America? “For one thing, I guess I miss all those large-butted American women. But also my role as a commentator on that culture. I mean, I can’t comment on French culture. I can’t tell what … Continue reading →

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