The Lobster and The Liver: The Unique World of Jim Woodring trailer

I can't wait for this documentary about cartoonist Jim Woodring. When is it coming out?

The Lobster and the Liver' is a documentary about the Seattle cartoonist Jim Woodring. We chart his journey as a child experiencing terrifying hallucinations, through his troubled youth as a prankster and alcoholic, and examine his current status as a master craftsman and seeker of spiritual truth. As well as displaying his incredibly surreal artwork, we also interview his family and friends and some notable cartoonists, including Peter Bagge, Ellen Forney, and Jim Blanchard.

Mark Frauenfelder is the founder of Boing Boing and the editor-in-chief of MAKE and Cool Tools. Twitter: @frauenfelder. Come and hear Mark speak at the ALA conference in Chicago on July 1.

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I like Woodring a lot, too. I was thinking of introducing my 4 year old to his work, but everything I have would give him nightmares.

Has he done anything that’s appropriate for young kids?
- Stefan Jones
  
  Yes, he did one about a elephant-like creature called Trosper. Bottom of this page:
  
  http://jimwoodring.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page1.html
- Anonymous
  
  I gave the Frank book to my 4 year old. She loved it. She is now an 8 year old and seems to have had no ill effects. Particularly liked reading it together and just thinking about what might be going on.
ecurtz

Per Jim’s blog it’s showing at STIFF ( Seattle’s True Independent Film Festival) June 4 – 7.
pixleshifter

I’ve always loved his Frank the cat.
- endymion
  
  I don’t think Frank is a cat.
Stefan Jones

Also worth looking up is the DVD of FRANK animated cartoons, each by a different artist.
Halloween Jack

Can’t wait–I’ve been a Woodring fan for years and years and it’s about time he got the Crumb/Pekar treatment.
JIMWICh

I’m a HUGE Woodring fan and cannot wait for this!
Anonymous

I’m eagerly awaiting this dvd! I hope they re-press ‘VISIONS OF FRANK’