Appleguy & Beefwood by Cedar Van Tassel, published by Drawn and Quarterly, shows smart country jokes like a surreal Letterkenney.
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Book Review: ‘Champions of Innocence: Inside the Fight Against Wrongful Convictions,’ Edited by Saul Kassin with an Introduction by John Grisham
'Champions of Innocence' introduces readers to the attorneys, forensic scientists, law professors, journalists, and exonerees who have dedicated themselves to pursuing justice for the innocent.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘The Legend of Kamui: Volume 3’ by Shirato Sanpei, from Drawn+Quarterly
As manga's readership grew older, artists like Sanpei created more mature works that kept the action and adventure of the earlier work while also including adult themes and social critique.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Grub: Why We Eat, Why It Matters and the Seven Forces That Shape Our Food’ by Lee Cadesky
Drawing in part from his experience in the insect-protein industry, Cadesky uses alternative protein and emerging food systems as part of a broader conversation.
Read More »Comic Review: ‘Declaration/Emancipation Illustrated’ by R. Sikoryak, from Drawn+Quarterly
Sikoryak presents three famed historical documents along with modern characters in a pairing that delights and informs.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Dogs on Dates’ by Luke Healy, from Drawn+Quarterly
In 'Dogs on Dates' by Luke Healy Bernie and Brad are two dogs just trying to find love in a world full of awkwardness and untold joy.
Read More »ATX TV Event: Classic ‘Twilight Zone’ Moments with a Rod Serling Biographer
Every seat in the room was taken when the presentation began with a showing of Season 1 Episode 5 of The Twilight Zone, “Walking Distance.”
Read More »Comic Collection Review: ‘Palookaville 25’ by Seth, from Drawn+Quarterly
Palookaville 25, published by Drawn and Quarterly, continues artist Seth’s compilation series of explorations into meaning in our modern world.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Annie Lennox: Retrospective’ by Annie Lennox
Award-winning artist Annie Lennox offers behind-the-scenes anecdotes and vibrant photography in her visual memoir.
Read More »Interview: Lisa Ha’s New Book ‘Snarky Crochet’ Stitches Humor, Subversion into Every Pattern
A lifelong crocheter turns fiber art into social commentary—and proves that handmade gifts can carry more meaning than meets the eye
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