Independent Comix Art & Mini-Comix: Dean Haspiel & the Small Press Expo
A discussion by comics creator Dean Haspiel on the new Small Press Expo (SPX) collection of the Serial & Government Publications Division. The collection of mini-comics -- "small in size but impressive in cultural impact" -- will contain, among other worthy selections, past and future Ignatz Award nominated works.
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Library of Congress. Serial & Government Publications Division - Library of Congress
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Library of Congress. Serial & Government Publications Division - Library of Congress
Date:2022
Film, Video
Kent State: Recreating History with Comics from the Small Press Expo Author Series
Award-winning artist and author Derf Backderf will discuss his latest published graphic novel: "Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio." He is most famous for his graphic novels, especially "My Friend Dahmer", the international bestseller which won an Angoulême Prize, and earlier for his comic strip "The City", which appeared in a number of alternative newspapers from 1990 to 2014. In 2006 Derf won the…
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Library of Congress. Serial & Government Publications Division - Library of Congress
Date:2023
Film, Video
FEDLINK Spring Expo: Copyright & AI
Gwendolyn Sibley of Kansas State University Libraries discusses copyright and AI, asking "Do you agree to the terms and conditions?" The semiannual FEDLINK Exposition features topics of interest to the federal library community. Topics include best practices in the federal information community, assisted acquisitions, professional development, reports from committees and working groups. The honorees at the two-day Spring Exposition are the annual winners of…
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Library of Congress - FEDLINK (Network)
Date:2023
Film, Video
FEDLINK Spring Expo: Marketplace Vendor Presentations I.
The semiannual FEDLINK Exposition features topics of interest to the federal library community. Topics include best practices in the federal information community, assisted acquisitions, professional development, reports from committees and working groups. The honorees at the two-day Spring Exposition are the annual winners of the FEDLINK awards that recognize and commend outstanding, innovative, and sustained achievements during the previous fiscal year by federal libraries,…
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Library of Congress - FEDLINK (Network)
Date:2023
Film, Video
FEDLINK Spring Expo: Marketplace Vendor Presentations II
The semiannual FEDLINK Exposition features topics of interest to the federal library community. Topics include best practices in the federal information community, assisted acquisitions, professional development, reports from committees and working groups. The honorees at the two-day Spring Exposition are the annual winners of the FEDLINK awards that recognize and commend outstanding, innovative, and sustained achievements during the previous fiscal year by federal libraries,…
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Library of Congress - FEDLINK (Network)
Date:2023
Film, Video
Fantagraphics Books and the Advent of the Graphic Novel
Comic book editor and publisher Gary Groth recounts the history of Fantagraphics Books, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. Groth discussed the struggles, achievements and highlights of his company, which grew from a small, upstart press operating in College Park, Md., into the influential and noteworthy publisher it is today. Part of a series of programs held in conjunction with the annual SPX…
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Library of Congress - Library of Congress. Music Division
Date:2016
Film, Video
Tillie Walden: Ideas for Tomorrow
In a presentation subtitled "The Future of Queer Comics," award-winning artist and author Tillie Walden discussed her career and process while also considering the future of the medium in light of all of the challenges facing creators and books alike. Visitors were invited to view a special display of materials from the Library's Small Press Expo (SPX) collection.
Conversation with Cartoonist Lynn Johnston
Lynn Johnston, creator of the long-running syndicated comic strip "For Better or Worse," discussed her career and artistic process while illustrating the presentation in real-time. This event is presented in conjunction with Small Press Expo and the Library of Congress exhibition "Comic Art: 120 Years of Panels and Pages."
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Library of Congress. Exhibits Office - Library of Congress
Date:2019
Film, Video
Conversation with Keith Knight
Cartoonist Keith Knight is known for his comic strips including The Knight Life, th(ink) and The K Chronicles. "Woke", a new live-action/animated comedy based on Knight's life, will premiere on Hulu in June. Warren Bernard, executive director of the Small Press Expo, interviews Knight about his life and career.
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Library of Congress. Prints and Photographs Division - Library of Congress
Date:2020
Film, Video
Conversation with Graphic Novelist Jaime Hernandez
Jaime Hernandez, co-creator of the alternative comic "Love and Rockets," discussed his work and creative process--representing Latinx experiences in comic art--and changes in the field over the course of his career with Gary Groth. The event was held in conjunction with Small Press Expo and the Library of Congress exhibition "Comic Art: 120 Years of Panels and Pages."
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Library of Congress. Exhibits Office - Library of Congress
Date:2019
Film, Video
Fan Art as a Record of Popular Culture
People have been making fan art for as long as there has been media to be a fan of. From the Shakespeare fandom among 19th century Pre-Raphaelite artists to the international phenomenon of the Dark Souls games of the 2010s, the proliferation of fan art for these works reflects their cultural impact. In this video, we explore the research value of fan art using…
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Library of Congress. Prints and Photographs Division - Library of Congress
Date:2022
Film, Video
The State of the Book Industry 2007
What is the long-term effect of consolidation in the publishing industry? What are the latest sales trends in publishing and in the library market? How is the digital environment changing the book industry? Such questions were addressed and discussed by economists Albert N. Greco and Robert M. Wharton in a program co-sponsored by the Center for the Book and the Book Industry Study Group,…
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Library of Congress. Center for the Book - Library of Congress
Date:2007
Film, Video
Drawing on History - Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream
Josh O'Neill, Andrew Carl and Chris Stevens of Locust Moon Press told the fascinating story of the creation of the 2015 Eisner Award-winning volume, "Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream."
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Library of Congress. Serial & Government Publications Division - Library of Congress
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Library of Congress - National Book Festival (U.S.)
Date:2019
Film, Video
Peculiar Pop: Genre Comic Books at the Library of Congress
Jesse J. Holland and Megan Halsband discuss the Library of Congress comics collection, as well as the place of comics in American culture. Halsband completed a 2021 staff fellowship looking at the non-superhero genre collections at the Library of Congress, including western, romance, education and funny animal comics. In addition to his work in Black history and journalism, Holland is the author of "Black…
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John W. Kluge Center (Library of Congress) - Library of Congress
Date:2021
Film, Video
2023 National Book Festival: Comics Come Alive
Did you know that the Library of Congress has one of the largest publicly accessible comic book collections in the world? See some highlights from the comic book collection and share your interests.
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Library of Congress - National Book Festival (U.S.)
Date:2023
Film, Video
Ngozi Ukazu: 2019 National Book Festival
Ngozi Ukazu discussed "Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey" at the 2019 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
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Library of Congress - National Book Festival (U.S.)
Date:2019
Film, Video
After Watchmen & Maus: Exploring the Graphic Novel
Heidi MacDonald discusses the progress of the graphic novel after the successes of the two groundbreaking works from the end of the last century, "Maus" and "Watchmen."
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Library of Congress. Serial & Government Publications Division - Library of Congress
Seasonal Appreciations in Japanese Visual Art
Jewel-toned woodblocks from the Library's Japanese print collection reflect recurring seasonal celebrations of springtime cherry blossoms, summer fireflies, bright autumn foliage, winter snow, and more. Katherine Blood, co-author of the book, "Cherry Blossom: Sakura Collections from the Library of Congress" will highlight 18th century to contemporary examples, including related, recently acquired prints, drawings, and posters.
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Library of Congress. Prints and Photographs Division - Library of Congress
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Library of Congress - National Book Festival (U.S.)
Date:2018
Film, Video
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund: Comics & the Power of Intellectual Freedom
Charles Brownstein shared the history of comic book censorship from the medium's origins to the present day. He discussed the censorship trend that began in the 1940s, and how history informs legal challenges to graphic novels today. This program is the sixth annual SPX Festival program sponsored by the Library of Congress through its Serial and Government Publications Division.
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Library of Congress. Serial & Government Publications Division - Library of Congress