Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Joe Sacco published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 17
» View herald-mail.com items only
1
2
•
Next >
-
It's summertime and the reading's easy
Illustration by Steven SalernoAs life seems to slow to a snail’s pace during summer’s languorous days, it’s the perfect time to indulge in reading. Thrillers and spooky tales provide a particular chill on a torpid evening. Light and breezy reads are the perfect...Tags: MSNBC (tv network), Romance (genre), Barack Obama, Literature, The Other Boleyn Girl (movie)
-
Review: 'Journalism' by Joe Sacco, 'Jerusalem' by Guy Delisle
In the preface to his new book "Journalism," Joe Sacco pinpoints the challenges of the comics artist who seeks to be a reporter: "Aren't drawings by their very nature subjective?" he asks, before answering with a simple "yes." And yet, this has been...Tags: The New York Times, Iraq, Journalism, Gaza Strip, Politics
-
Scoreboard -- April 11, 2012
TV SPORTS Major League Baseball--Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Minnesota Twins, Noon (FXSP) NHL Hockey--Playoffs, San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues, 6:30 p.m. (CNBC); Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins, 6:30 p.m. (NBCSN); Chicago Blackhawks at...Tags: Major League Baseball, Kevin Johnson, New York Rangers, Ivo Karlovic, American League
-
Notes and quotes from the Kings' 4-3 victory over Colorado
The Fabulous ForumNotes, quotes and statistics from the Kings' 4-3 victory over Colorado on Saturday. Thanks, as always, to Kings PR whiz Jeremy Zager, whose Grandma Schwartz has yet to come to a game this season. C'mon, grandma! Coach Terry Murray On...... -
Joe Sacco's 'Footnotes in Gaza' is a bookshelf lightning rod
The Hero ComplexMarcus Brogdan, in London and writing for the Associated Press, delves into the comics and controversy of the great Joe Sacco, who has a gift for cartooning-as-journalism but a subject matter and subjectivity that add up to a talent for...... -
REVIEW: Joe Sacco's 'Footnotes in Gaza': An uneasy balance between history and forgetting
The Hero ComplexREVIEW Los Angeles Times book editor David L. Ulin has reviewed the new book from Joe Sacco and found that it doesn't answer the big questions about the Middle East and that may be its biggest strength. "Footnotes in Gaza"...... -
'Asterios Polyp' wins first L.A. Times Book Prize for Graphic Novels
The Hero ComplexThis is the 30th anniversary of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes but this year's ceremony was the first to award a prize in the graphic novel category. On Friday night, at the sparkling ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, I...... -
Michael McMillian took the underground to strange corners of outer space
The Hero ComplexFORGOTTEN COMIC BOOK ARTISTS, PART 2: MICHAEL McMILLAN The American comic book has produced a massive mountain of brightly hued pop culture since the 1930s, and the peak moments of the medium have been appropriately celebrated -- but what about...... -
Tim Hensley searches for the sound of money with rich kid 'Wally Gropius'
The Hero ComplexFIVE QUESTIONS: TIM HENSLEY Tim Hensley pokes fun at wealth and celebrityhood in his first graphic novel "Wally Gropius," recently released by Fantagraphics. The title character is a super-rich teen (he is described as "the human Dow Jones, the heir...... -
Dan Nadel brings the secret history of comics to Cinefamily on May 30
The Hero ComplexFIVE QUESTIONS: DAN NADEL The curious corners of comics history are a specialty of Dan Nadel, the author and art director of "Art in Time: Unknown Comic Book Adventures, 1940-1980," which is a follow-up to his 2006 book "Art Out...... -
'Tussilago' makes L.A. premiere at Hammer on Thursday
The Hero ComplexGraphic novels and animation continue to push into bold new areas of expression and storytelling, and increasingly with the spirit of political commentary or exposé. More and more we see firebrand works that speak to the vivid heritage of documentary....... -
Darwyn Cooke's 'The Hunter' looks for revenge on iPad
The Hero ComplexI don't have an iPad yet, but I'm intrigued to see how digital comics look on it. The images of comics look great when lighted from behind (which is one of the reason I love running big, classic art on......
May 27, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Jun 17, 2012
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Apr 12, 2012
|Story| Aberdeen News
Feb 26, 2011
| Los Angeles Times
Dec 27, 2009
| Los Angeles Times
Dec 29, 2009
| Los Angeles Times
Apr 25, 2010
| Los Angeles Times
May 17, 2010
| Los Angeles Times
May 26, 2010
| Los Angeles Times
May 30, 2010
| Los Angeles Times
Jun 9, 2010
| Los Angeles Times
Jun 14, 2010
| Los Angeles Times
Original site for Joe Sacco topic gallery.