2018-2017 BLOG POSTS

CXC Comics Expo at the Columbus Metropolitan Library! #cxc #cxc18 #cxc2018 #comics #books #graphicnovels #bonecomics #cartoonbooks #jeffsmith

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Charles Vess, Jeff and Liniers - CXC 2018

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More highlights from CXC 2018! Jim Woodring and his giant pen with Jeff joining in on the fun!

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CXC 2018 Emerging Talent Award Winner - Keren Katz! Congratulations! 

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John Porcellino, winner of CXC 2018’s Transformative Work Award! Presented by Jenny Robb, Tom Spurgeon and Jeff Smith at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum. Congrats!!

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CXC 2018 is a wrap - and ended with a bang! Jeff was given a Master Cartoonist award as well as a City Council Resolution of Expression, celebrating his contributions to the CXC Festival in its 4 year run. We are very honored by the surprise!

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Final Day for CXC 2018. Come join us!Jeff’s Schedule for Sunday 9/30 Show Hours 1pm-5pm1:30pm-2:20pm: CXC Kids Day Spotlight on Kazu Kibuishi with Jeff Smith; Columbus Metro Library Auditorium2:30pm-3:20pm: CXC Kids Day Spotlight on Liniers with Jeff Smith;...

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Today at 4pm: CXC 2018 Keynote Speech: Jim Woodring Wexner Center for the Arts (Film/Video Theater) CXC 2018 Special Guest Jim Woodring is a giant of 20th and 21st Century comics art. He is best known for his beautiful, psychologically-insightful comics...

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*happening now!* An Artist At Work: Charles Vess Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum (Will Eisner Seminar Room) CXC 2018 Special Guest Charles Vess is equally skilled as a comics-maker and as an illustrator, with a special emphasis on fantasy. The...

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Stepping into the programming spotlight at CXC 2018 is our great favorite, the superstar Katie Skelly, on this year’s release of The Agency! This time out, it’s writer Matt Fraction tossing her questions!Come see two of comics’ brightest,...

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A friendly reminder the Humble Bundle for Banned Books week will be active through next Wednesday!  We are thrilled to partner with Humble Bundle for Banned Books Week, by including Bone Volume 1 in their bundle. The charities for this years promotion are...

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‪Hey Columbus! Tune into CD102.5 at 9am featuring Jeff Smith talking about Cartoon Crossroads #‬cxc #cxc18 #cxc2018 #jeffsmith #art #comics #books #graphicnovels

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CXC Special Guest Kazu Kibuishi will be joining our fabulous lineup of talent for 2018. Jeff will be in moderating Kazu’s panel as they talk about the debut of Amulet Volume 8 and all things comics!https://www.facebook.com/events/253907725173247/

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The great Jim Woodring is breaking out his 7-foot pen for CXC 2018, and we couldn’t think of a better kick-off event for the Expo and Book Fair down at the CML Main Library!You’ll believe a person can draw (with a gigantic pen)!Jim says a big...

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We are thrilled to partner with Humble Bundle for Banned Books Week, by including Bone Volume 1 in their bundle! The charities for this years promotion are the CBLDF and NCAC. Book Bundle will be available for 2...

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Super fun Q&A with comics champion, and curator of the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum - Jenny Robb! Illustration drawn by Jeff and colored by Steve Hamaker....

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Here’s the link to The New York Times review of Smiley’s Dream Book, naming it a standout book for Summer! https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/13/books/review/summer-childrens-picture-books-2018.html

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Jeff’s recent trip to New York was a whirlwind of promotion for Smiley’s Dream Book! The Facebook live drawing video and interview for The New York Times Books, followed by an afternoon walk through Central Park with New York Times journalist...

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Smiley’s Dream Book makes Paste Magazines Required Reading list https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/07/the-new-world-justice-league-dark-more-in-required.html

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Preview night is upon us! #sdcc #sdcc18 #sdcc2018

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The calm before the storm! #sdcc #sdcc18 #sdcc2018

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Reminder! The CXC launch party is tomorrow! Join us for cocktails, great company, and the reveal of our top-secret guest list and other plans for 2018! All are welcome.June 6th, 2018Gateway Film Center1550 N. High St.5:30pm - Mingle!6:30pm - Guest...

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Booklist reviews Smiley’s Dream Book! Smiley’s Dream Book. Smith, Jeff (Author) , Smith, Jeff (Illustrator) Jul 2018. 40 p. Scholastic/Graphix, hardcover, $17.99. (9780545674775). 741.5. Late of Smith’s classic graphic novels, Smiley Bone leaves his...

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Last call! Place your order with Diamond today using item code MAY181577. RASL Book One: The Drift Ships July 2018!

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Help Cartoon Crossroads Columbus - CXC launch our Fall festival’s FOURTH AMAZING YEAR with cocktails, great company, and the reveal of our top-secret guest list and other plans for 2018!June 6th, 2018Gateway Film Center1550 N. High St.5:30pm - Mingle!6:30pm...

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