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Post-Thanksgiving Comix Night at KGB
It’s that time of year again! Comix Night at KGB Sunday, December 1, 7:00pm 85 East 4th Street, New York, New York Join us for the annual Post Thanksgiving Comix and Graphic Novelist Night! With special guest readers Robyn Chapman, Aaron Cockle, Emily Flake, Jesse Reklaw, and Nick Sumida. Our annual comic reading event is more…
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CAB Recap
For me, CAB was a prefect show. The line-up was 100% quality, not a stinker in the house. And people were actually spending money! Add to the equation that it’s a local show (no travel, no lodging, no hassle). The room was filled with friendly people and good vibes. It was an intense day and…
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CCS Deep Girl Exhibition Recap
Before I launch into my CCS recap, I want to announce (loudly, boisterously) that Paper Rocket will be at Comic Arts Brooklyn this Saturday. CAB is Brooklyn’s newest, most anticipated comics festival. The show is managed by my boss, Gabe Fowler of Desert Island. I’m super excited! I had a sweet, but way too short…
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Robyn and Ariel at the Center for Cartoon Studies
This Friday Ariel and I will be at CCS to celebrate an exhibition of her artwork, which will include many pieces from her Deep Girl days. The exhibition is part of White River Junction’s First Friday gallery walk, and it’s free and open to the public. Ariel and I will be talking from 6-7pm. The…
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Locust Moon, and NYCC this Weekend
I’m keeping pretty busy these days! This weekend I’ll make a brief appearance at the New York Comic Con. I’ll be signing copies of my book Drawing Comics Labs at the Quayside Publishing booth (# 2006) from 11:30-12:30 on Saturday. Stop by and say hi! Locust Moon offered it’s second annual comics festival on Saturday.…
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Locust Moon and Brooklyn Book Fest
This Saturday I’m taking a day trip to Philadelphia for the Locust Moon Comics Festival. I’m not sure what to expect. I’ve never been to this show and I don’t know the city at all. The one day I spent in Philly I never left Pat Aulisio’s garage (for the comics kegger this summer). But…
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Instant Comic Book Workshop at the Brooklyn Book Fest
This Sunday I’ll be teaching a workshop at the Brooklyn Book Festival. The workshop is based on some exercises from my book, Drawing Comics Lab. Came check it out! My friend Ellen Lindner will be helping me out. Borough Hall Conference Room – 1st Floor 3:00 P.M. Instant Comic Book: Robyn Chapman, the author of Drawing…
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SPX 2013 Report
I feel good about SPX. This time last year, I was having a bummer time at SPX. But in 2013, Paper Rocket has three new books out. I’m feeling good. This might have been the most productive year of my life. Sales weren’t great though. My con sales haven’t been for the last two or…
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SPX This Weekend!
This weekend I’ll be making my annual trek to Bethesda for the Small Press Expo. I’ll be sharing my table with my new roommates (!) Jesse Reklaw and Hazel Newlevant. Paper Rocket’s newest author, Gretta Johnson, will also be joining us. Her book, Star Fruit, is debuting at the show. Kickstarter backers can pick up…
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Star Fruit Book Release and Kickstarter
I’m happy to announce Paper Rocket’s next book: Star Fruit by Gretta Johnson! I just launched a Kickstarter, and I’ll debut the book at SPX. Star Fruit is Gretta Johnson’s first comic book. She beautifully rendered her comic using watercolor, ink, and dip pen. It’s a surreal and sexy story about a nude woman (and…
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