Synopses & Reviews
The influence of Fantagraphics" flagship anthology of new comic art and storytelling continues to grow with annual award nominations, a widely-acknowledged banner 2008 that found MOMEon many year-end critics" lists, increasing academic and library interest, several gallery exhibitions mounted nationwide, and an increasingly potent well of top-notch, known and unknown talent making every issue a surprising, dense and delightful read. With this season, the quarterly journal of comics will have brought over 2,000 pages of new comics to the world since its inception in 2005.
Upcoming contributors of short stories to MOMEinclude: Lilli Carr, Laura Park, Olivier Schrauwen, Tom Kaczynski, Dash Shaw, Ray Fenwick, mile Bravo, Andrice Arp, Al Columbia, Eleanor Davis, Nathan Neal, Conor O"Keefe, Jon Vermilyea, Jonathan Bennett, Robert Goodin, Sara Edward-Corbett, Derek Van Gieson, and many more.
2009 saw the end of three serials for MOME'"legendary cartoonist Gilbert Shelton"s serialized graphic novel, 'Last Gig in Shngrlig,' Paul Hornschemeier"s 'Life with Mr. Dangerous,' and Tim Hensley"s 'Wally Gropius" and the launch of two more.
T. Edward Bak"s biography of German naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller'"who traveled with Vitus Bering on what is generally known as the Second Kamchatka Expedition in 1741'"is certain to eventually become one of the most acclaimed graphic novels of the decade. In the hands of Bak, Steller"s narrative story transcends natural history, science and biography and becomes a riveting, beautifully illustrated drama.
Ted Stearn"s cult favorite characters have struck a chord with comic lovers over the years (Matt Groening declares them 'why I love comics') in two previous graphic novels, Fuzz & Pluck and Fuzz & Pluck: Splitsville. Stearn now graces MOMEwith a new, serialized adventure in which the hapless Fuzz & Pluck discover a literal money tree. The ensuing entanglement of intrigue and desire is a surrealist, picaresque tour de forceof comics storytelling with strong thematical ties to America"s housing and financial meltdown, and the dreams that led to it. There"s also a pirate, and we all know that pirates sell.
Review
"If the world of alt-comics feels appealing but intimidatingly vast (what doesn't these days), is the perfect place to start.... The volume is thick, slick and printed in what looks like Technicolor. An anthology is only as good as the sensibilities of those who compile it, of course, so it's worth noting that a subscription of MOME equals four issues per year of work culled from the depths by an outfit that not only has keen vision in such matters, but also a stake in finding the very best. What's not to trust?" Publishers Weekly - "The Beat"
Review
"It must be said, of all the art comix anthologies, is probably the most perfect distillation. Sometimes evolution works." Heidi MacDonald
Review
"[There are] ...a number of strong stories to be found here, and a number of rewards to be gained by those who were following serials like Paul Hornschemeier's 'Life With Mr. Dangerous' or the second chapters of the stories done by Renee French and Ted Stearn." Heidi MacDonald Publishers Weekly - "The Beat"
Synopsis
Upcoming contributors of short stories toMOME include: Lilli Carre, Laura Park, Olivier Schrauwen, Tom Kaczynski, Dash Shaw, Ray Fenwick, Emile Bravo, Andrice Arp, Al Columbia, Eleanor Davis, Nathan Neal, Conor O Keefe, Jon Vermilyea, Jonathan Bennett, Robert Goodin, Sara Edward-Corbett, Derek Van Gieson, and many more. 2009 saw the end of three serials forMOME legendary cartoonist Gilbert Shelton s serialized graphic novel, Last Gig in Shngrlig, Paul Hornschemeier s Life with Mr. Dangerous, and Tim Hensley s Wally Gropius and the launch of two more. T. Edward Bak s biography of German naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller who traveled with Vitus Bering on what is generally known as the Second Kamchatka Expedition in 1741 is certain to eventually become one of the most acclaimed graphic novels of the decade. In the hands of Bak, Steller s narrative story transcends natural history, science and biography and becomes a riveting, beautifully illustrated drama Ted Stearn s cult favorite characters have struck a chord with comic lovers over the years (Matt Groening declares them why I love comics ) in two previous graphic novels, Fuzz & Pluck and Fuzz & Pluck: Splitsville. Stearn now graces MOME with a new, serialized adventure in which the hapless Fuzz & Pluck discover a literal money tree. The ensuing entanglement of intrigue and desire is a surrealist, picaresque tour de force of comics storytelling with strong thematical ties to America s housing and financial meltdown, and the dreams that led to it. There s also a pirate, and we all know that pirates sell. "
Synopsis
2008 found MOME on MANY year-end critics' lists, increasing academic and library interest, several gallery exhibitions mounted nationwide, and an increasingly potent well of top-notch, known and unknown talent, making every issue a surprising, dense and delightful read. With this season, the quarterly journal of comics will have brought over 2,000 pages of new comics to the world since its inception in 2005.
Upcoming contributors of short stories to MOME include: Dash Shaw, Lilli Carr , Al Columbia, Jonathan Bennett, Laura Park, mile Bravo, Olivier Schrauwen, Tom Kaczynski, Ray Fenwick, Andrice Arp, Eleanor Davis, Nathan Neal, Conor O'Keefe, Jon Vermilyea, Robert Goodin, Sara Edward-Corbett, Derek Van Gieson, and many more.
As three serials ended in 2009, two more launch: T. Edward Bak's biography of German naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller is certain to eventually become one of the most acclaimed graphic novels of the decade. Ted Stearn's cult favorite characters (Matt Groening declares them "why I love comics") now grace MOME with a new, serialized adventure in which the hapless Fuzz & Pluck discover a literal money tree. The ensuing entanglement of intrigue and desire is a surrealist, picaresque tour de force of comics storytelling with strong thematic ties to America's housing and financial meltdown, and the dreams that led to it. There's also a pirate, and we all know that pirates sell.
Synopsis
The influence of Fantagraphics' flagship anthology of new comic art and storytelling continues to grow with annual award nominations, a widely-acknowledged banner 2008 that found on many year-end critics' lists, increasing academic and library interest, several gallery exhibitions mounted nationwide, and an increasingly potent well of top-notch, known and unknown talent making every issue a surprising, dense and delightful read. With this season, the quarterly journal of comics will have brought over 2,000 pages of new comics to the world since its inception in 2005. Upcoming contributors of short stories to include: Lilli Carré, Laura Park, Olivier Schrauwen, Tom Kaczynski, Dash Shaw, Ray Fenwick, Émile Bravo, Andrice Arp, Al Columbia, Eleanor Davis, Nathan Neal, Conor O'Keefe, Jon Vermilyea, Jonathan Bennett, Robert Goodin, Sara Edward-Corbett, Derek Van Gieson, and many more. 2009 saw the end of three serials for --legendary cartoonist Gilbert Shelton's serialized graphic novel, "Last Gig in Shngrlig," Paul Hornschemeier's "Life with Mr. Dangerous," and Tim Hensley's "Wally Gropius"-- and the launch of two more. T. Edward Bak's biography of German naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller--who traveled with Vitus Bering on what is generally known as the Second Kamchatka Expedition in 1741--is certain to eventually become one of the most acclaimed graphic novels of the decade. In the hands of Bak, Steller's narrative story transcends natural history, science and biography and becomes a riveting, beautifully illustrated drama. Ted Stearn's cult favorite characters have struck a chord with comic lovers over the years (Matt Groening declares them "why I love comics") in two previous graphic novels, and . Stearn now graces with a new, serialized adventure in which the hapless Fuzz & Pluck discover a literal money tree. The ensuing entanglement of intrigue and desire is a surrealist, picaresque of comics storytelling with strong thematical ties to America's housing and financial meltdown, and the dreams that led to it. There's also a pirate, and we all know that .
Synopsis
Comicdom's premier anthology of new lit comics--a 2006, 2007 and 2008 Eisner and Harvey Award nominee for "Best Anthology."
About the Author
Gary Grothlives in Seattle and spend his days at Fantagraphics Books.
Eric Reynoldslives in Seattle and spends his days at Fantagraphics Books.