To say this man is merely underrated would be a gross understatement. Filmmaker francis ford coppola wrote the foreword to woodring s graphic novel, the frank book. Jim woodring is one of the most prolific independent cartoonists in the comic book industry, a cartoonist known for his haunting, surrealist artwork as released by dark horse comics and other publishers. Also included are the nonfrank stories from jim, v2. Jim woodring books list of books by author jim woodring.
Jim is a mindbending collection of all of woodring s best nonfrank creative work comics stories, prose stories, drawings and paintings, with a new introduction and afterword by the man. Cosmocopia is a novel by paul di filippo and a 5piece jigsaw puzzle and color art print by jim woodring, beautifully packaged in a. Apr 10, 2012 jim woodring is one of my favorite living artists. Watch the illumination of jim woodring, a new documentary on the fascinating artist. Jim woodring visionary art for adventurous spirits. Dec 10, 2008 if ever there was a thing made for me, this is it. Theres really no reason that you or i, or we should, though after all, the guy is basically a cartooning national treasure. James william jim woodring born october 11, 1952 is an american comic book writer and cartoonist who has written several comic books in dark horse comics aliens line. Watch the full illumination of jim woodring documentary now. James william woodring born october 11, 1952 is an american cartoonist, fine artist, writer and toy designer. Best described as dream comics, they star woodring himself in many bizarre settings and situations.
Woodring says that, while he had been away from comics, he built up a backlog of new stories, and he intends to complete a total of four 100page books like weathercraft and congress of the animals, and then return to the types of stories he had done in jim. Jun 19, 2011 in february of 1993, the book of jim came out, collecting the best from the four issues of jim, and a brand new quarterly jim comic debuts this month. The frank book softcover 9781606995006 by woodring, jim and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Frank is a creature of pure id, moving in a world that is held together by visual themes. He has jim woodring on as a guest and the conversation intrigued me, and duncans praise of the frank book did as well. All of woodring s frank work has been reprinted in handsome hardback books, why not the jim stuff. Woodring produced a new frank book in 2005 the lute string and in 2010 his first graphic novellength frank book, weathercraft, which found itself on a. Many of these stories were collected in the early 90s as the book of jim, but unfortunately, this book has fallen out of print. The book came with one new 24page comic by the artist. He is best known for the dreambased comics he published in his magazine jim, and as the creator of the anthropomorphic cartoon character frank, who has appeared in a number of short comics and graphic novels. A picture truly is worth a thousand words with jim woodrings. His comic books and graphic novels usually wordless are funny, power, and aweinspiring.
Grindhouse comics column poochytown by jim woodring daily. Its part carl barks and part fritz the cat, only without that icky feeling the latter gives me. If you are a fan of the surreal, you must check out jim woodring. Jim woodrings been at it so long, and done it so well, that its almost easy to dare i say it take him for granted. Woodring s life and artistic inspirations are the subject of a new featurelength documentary the illumination of. Firstly ill note that i found it like many, many other worthwhile things because of duncan trussells podcast which, by the way, anyone who hasnt yet should check out. His works should be given as much attention by the art world as dali. Flood watch the illumination of jim woodring, a new. Aug 29, 2011 a picture truly is worth a thousand words with jim woodring s new book new day nw duration. Trosper is a journey into a dark world of surrealism. Jan 21, 2014 jim woodring gets frank about fran the acclaimed cartoonist talks about his newest book which continues the adventures of frank, his next project and the joy of creating disturbing oil paintings. Since 1991, jim woodrings lusciously rendered, hypnotic fables have dazzled readers the world over, and the runaway success. Over the last few decades, jim woodring has been drawing a series of wordless, blissfully cruel slapstick fables, set in a world of grotesque entities and psychedelic minarets. Jim woodring part of a stellar cast of special guests at spx 2016 this weekend.
Between its handsome cloth covers are 344 pages of frank comics, drawings and oddities. To be placed on the official mailing list for jimwoodring. Subscribe to our email newsletter for updates on new releases, events, special deals and more. A picture truly is worth a thousand words with jim woodrings new. Woodrings new book, frank in the 3rd dimension a catalogue of an exhibition at seattles frye museum, takes the character to new heights of. Suffice to say that the new order signaled by this coronation will not be all good for the old folks. His vivid paintings and beautifully rendered pen and ink drawings have blown minds for years, and now he has a new graphic novel called weathercraft.
Jim woodring s notorious autojournal fantagraphics, 2014. Jul 05, 2018 acclaimed cartoonist jim woodring s newest book poochytown takes his main character frank on a wild journey, and the tale is told with images only. They also included stories with recurring woodring characters like pulque, the embodiment of drunkenness and the boyhood friends chip and monk. Aug 30, 2011 readers who havent discovered jim woodring s frank stories will find a treat waiting for them in the pages of this book. The frank book by jim woodring 2003, hardcover for sale. Scott shaw, the awardwinning artist of the simpsons and cocreator of comiccon, told flood. The most recent frank book, congress of the animals, was released in 2011. I am extremely interested in wrapping up frank books.
The illumination of jim woodring is a new 97minute documentary that explores the life and awardwinning, mystical work of american comics creator, cartoonist, and painter jim woodring. See more ideas about art, illustration and comic art. Jim woodring the socalled truce between men and frogs. Thanks to jim woodring, these albums feature some of the most remarkable artwork to adorn frisellian releases. Jim woodring, author of jim as a young man, jim woodring was looking for a sign and he found it in a huge, green hallucinated amphibian.
Jul 05, 2010 jim woodring is a visionary artist who captures dreams in a fine net and brings them back to share. All this publishing activity would seem to indicate that jim is swimming in fame and wealth, but jim appears to be very much an acquired taste. A picture truly is worth a thousand words with jim. Books advanced search todays deals new releases amazon charts. Jim woodring is an american comic book writer and artist. All the frank stories in one massive and deluxe tome. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. A fancy dust jacket, swooninducing end papers and ribbon bookmark make this book a decorative object as well as a. I was born in the foothills of the san gabriel mountains in southern california and enjoyed an exciting childhood full of poetry and paroniria among the snakes, rats and tarantulas of that enchanted realm. Since publication in 1991 of the awardwinning, epochmaking frank in the river, these lusciously hypnotic fables have dazzled cartoon lovers the world over.
Since then he has drawn enough autobiographical material to fill a book specifically the book of jim, hundreds of pages of wordless frank comics the frank book. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. This book is a perfect companion to the frank book, which reprints all the frank material from jim and elsewhere. Frank forms a new friendship and journeys to the farthest reaches of the unifactor in the latest graphic novel in the saga. Cosmocopia new book jigsaw puzzle by di filippo and woodring. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. With a penchant for surreal yet tangible horror writing, woodring is highly regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed aliens comics writers. Celebrated artist and cartoonist jim woodring featured way back in hf vol. Much as i liked seeing things, reading something with a narrative, like the frank book, puts woodring s abilities in a whole new light. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. It is not jim woodring who does the artwork for a bill frisell album, but frisell who plays the soundtrack to a woodring book.
Jim woodring the frank book new hardcover printing. You may not be familiar with him by name, but the surreal work of cartoonist and painter jim woodring has intersected with popular culture for years. Cosmocopia new book jigsaw puzzle by di filippo and. Jan 15, 2016 woodrings new book, frank in the 3rd dimension a catalogue of an exhibition at seattles frye museum, takes the character to new heights of strangeness.
Our artists jim woodring the frank book softcover ed. Jim woodring the book of jim fantagraphics books 1993 graphic novel comic book see more like this. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Fredrik fedde mattson is a hard working artist from sweden whos drawn an impressive amount of paint. The frank book new softcover edition by jim woodring. I dont think anyone has brought the surreal to comic book format more effectively than jim woodring. Another wordless comics novel from jim woodring, who created frank, fran, the. Jim woodring, one of the most celebrated alternative cartoonists of his generation, returns with an unexpected adventure starring his trademark character. Aug 19, 2014 the entire first issue of woodring s first mini comic is represented, along with most of the book of jim material.
Woodring has won or been nominated for a number of awards. The eleventh commandment crazy bird working model vher umst pknipfer the procuress the legend the duck the artists eye copperplate print on handmade 100% rag paper, image size 26 x 19, edition of 50 plus five p. Acclaimed cartoonist jim woodrings newest book poochytown takes his main character frank on a wild journey, and the tale is told with. Acclaimed cartoonist jim woodrings newest book poochytown takes his main character frank on a wild journey, and the tale is told with images only. Since then he has drawn enough autobiographical material to fill a book specifically the book of jim, hundreds of.
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