I enjoyed this graphic novel telling the story of French painter Claude Monet. That this book was created by a team of a screenwriter and an artist really shows: the panels are all rendered in full color illustration style (not comic book line art) and the story line is shown/told cinematically. I especially like the appendix which shows the famous Monet paintings that were used as reference and inspiration. Here's a comic book both high- and low-brow readers will love.
Painterly panels in Monet graphic novel
image: NBM Publishing
Oscar Isaac is kickstarting a new graphic novel
Fresh off of Moon Knight, Oscar Isaac is apparently working on a new graphic novel for Legendary Entertainment. Officially, Head Wounds: Sparrow is "developed by" Oscar Isaac and Jason Spire, although the actual story is credited to Robert Johnson (who also gets "created by" credits). and John Alvey. Writing credits going to Brian Buccellato and… READ THE REST
Tori Amos releasing "Little Earthquakes" graphic novel with contributors Neil Gaiman, Margaret Atwood, David Mack, and others
Tori Amos's classic Little Earthquakes album just had its 30th anniversary and she's releasing a graphic novel to celebrate. Contributors include the likes of Margaret Atwood, David Mack, and, of course, Amos's friend and collaborator Neil Gaiman. From Brooklyn Vegan: It's the sequel to 2008's Comic Book Tattoo, which collects 51 stories inspired by her songs… READ THE REST
Art Spiegelman responds to the MAUS banning controversy
Over at New York Magazine, Abraham Riesman has a delightful interview with Art Spiegelman, the acclaimed writer/artist of Maus, which has recently been the focus of some book-banning ire. In addition to being a fascinating microcosmic profile of the artist himself — Riesman has a knack for painting wonderful prose portraits of his subjects, as… READ THE REST
Score 4th of July savings on this ultimate traveler bundle featuring Rosetta Stone
Traveling has long been one of the most exciting parts of life. Whether it's an alpine ski trip midwinter, an all-inclusive beach resort where you can soak your toes, or an impromptu trip to explore an exciting new city, everyone loves to travel. However, it can be difficult for most of us to get away for… READ THE REST
Win between $1 to $1 million this July 4th when you solve these fun puzzles
Summer is officially here, and we know you couldn't be more excited. Sure, you'll have those days when you're hanging out with friends or heading to the beach or pool, but what about those days when it's too rainy or hot to step foot outdoors? If you enjoy hunkering down and completing a good puzzle now and then,… READ THE REST
Get your kids unlimited toys this 4th of July with this discounted 3D printer
Maybe you're stuck on what to buy the kid who has everything, or you'd like to get somebody an incredibly unique gift. Don't bother buying yet another Lego set, doll, or video game for them. Instead, you can get them a toy that allows them to, well, just keep creating more toys! Of course, we're talking… READ THE REST
