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November 20th, 2008 | Posted in News
The original art for the 12 covers known as the “Soul of MAD” are now officially the “SOLD of MAD“. The originals paintings for the covers of issues #30 (pictured above), #31, #32, #36, #38, #43, #94, #96, #126, #153, #154 and #171, along with 24 other original cover illustrations and vintage MAD artwork sold at an auction conducted by Heritage Auction Galleries on the 14th of this month for a combined total of just under $750,000. According to the linked article, that was over twice the projected amount for the collection of MAD art. Issue #30, which featured the first definitive Alfred E. Neuman… READ MORE
November 13th, 2008 | Posted in News
Well, tomorrow’s the day. Commencing at 1:00 PM CST, the Heritage House live auction begins on 36 rare and historic pieces of original MAD artwork including the “Soul of MAD”, a series of cover paintings that Bill Gaines and Co. considered most representational of the MAD zeitgeist. The lot includes the original painting seen above by Norman Mingo, which was the definitive Alfred E. Neuman image from MAD #30 circa 1956. Internet bidders have until 10:00 PM CST tonight to place bids online at Heritage House’s website. After that the live auction will decide the new owners of these classic and giant icons of pop… READ MORE
November 7th, 2008 | Posted in News
I’m in Raleigh, North Carolina right now speaking at and attending the National Caricaturist Network’s 17th annual Convention and Competition. As usual it’s a mind-blowing talent extravaganza. Here are some pictures of the main competition room. More details to follow: rent a car bulgaria READ MORE
November 1st, 2008 | Posted in MAD Magazine
I just got my copy of “Mad About the Movies: The Director’s Cut” the other day and I’ve seen it in stock at my local Barnes and Noble, so it is officially released and “in the wild”. It is a hardcover, just as advertised. I was a little surprised to see it was in black and white only, but given the crazy low sale price of $9.98 I guess I should have expected that. Actually it’s great to see the old stuff printed just like it originally appeared, and seeing the later color work in black and white makes me wonder what it would have… READ MORE
October 30th, 2008 | Posted in News
There are only a few museums around the country that focus on comics and cartooning as part of their ongoing programs. The Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, the¬¨‚Ć MoCCA (Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art) in New York and the Museum of Cartoon Art in San Fransisco are three that come to mind right away. A fourth is The Toonseum, a part of the excellent Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh, PA. The Toonseum’s mission statement is: “to celebrate the art of cartooning. (Their) goal is to promote a deeper appreciation of the cartoonists and their work through hands-on workshops, community outreach, cartoon-oriented… READ MORE
October 17th, 2008 | Posted in MAD Magazine
I have to admit when it comes to MAD I am not much of a knowledgeable historian. I know the basics, and have learned a lot from reading books like “The MAD World of William M. Gaines” by Frank Jacobs, “Good Days and MAD” by Dick DeBartolo and others, and I’ve learned a lot from some of the long time MAD editors and contributors with whom I have become friends. Still my lack of total MAD knowledge sometimes shows itself when least expected… like a month or so ago when fellow caricaturist Dave “Rock” Cowles sent me this caricature for my Me Gallery. When he… READ MORE
October 16th, 2008 | Posted in News
Tuesday Apple introduced a refreshed line of notebook computers, with new versions of their 13 inch MacBook and 15 inch MacBook Pro. Alas, the 17 inch MacBook Pro only got a few tweaks and didn’t get the full overhaul it’s smaller counterparts did. Apparently the 17 inch version is coming but it had some final design problems and will not be available until early next year. The new MacBooks incorporate some of the features of the MacBook Air and some of the look of the desktop iMacs. I like the new look and keyboard format, but it is some of the new features and technology… READ MORE
October 11th, 2008 | Posted in News
This spring and early summer the TOON-Ed organization will be hanging an exhibition of student cartooning artwork for consideration for the Annual TOON Award at the Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji, IA. Toon-Ed is dedicated to educating the student of cartooning and provides a chance to showcase students cartoon art that are enrolled in post-secondary schools, colleges, art schools, and universities. Cartoon art students are invited to participate in the annual TOON Award. College students 18 years of age or older are welcome to submit up to 3 pieces of their original works of cartoon art to the Pearson center by March 15th, 2009.… READ MORE
