#TBT BONE Reader
#TBT The Bone Reader – a behind the scenes look at the making of the first trilogy published in 1996
Show Us Your BONE – Round Two!
It was a lot of fun seeing everyone’s BONE, but I’ll bet there’s more. Lovingly worn. Pillows. Balancing a table. Still shrink-wrapped. Let’s see ’em!
Fone Bone Meets Bartleby
Frigid Monday BRRRRR!
Flashback Friday: RASL Book One – The Drift
RASL Book One The Drift – The Philadelphia Experiment!
Starting Them Young!
Perhaps one of our youngest fans, Konstantina is really tearing through that BONE book, and looking utterly adorable while doing so!
Look Who’s Back!
Groundhog Day
Spunky Old Broads Day!
Fridays I’m in Love
Shazam Monster Society of Evil
Random interior shot of Billy Batson from Jeff’s Shazam mini-series
Just Stopping Thru…
Bernie knows how to dress for the snowy winters – Fone Bone not so much.
Comic-Con International: Comics for the Youngest Readers (K-2) | Education Series
Creators Jenni Holm (Babymouse, My First Comics), Andy Runton (Owly), Dan Santat (Harold and Hog Pretend for Real, The Cookie Fiasco), and Jeff Smith (Bone, Little Mouse Gets Ready) chat with Debbie Huey (Programming Specialist for San Mateo County Libraries and creator of Bumperboy) and moderator Tracy Edmunds (Graphic Novels are Elementary!) about comics for K-2 readers. Find out why comics are a great medium for boosting literacy and practicing comprehension skills, and enjoy fascinating stories about the creation of these fantastic books.
https://youtu.be/pmAk_IHRpz8
It’s Opposite Day
Show Us Your BONE!
Show us your BONE One Volume Edition! Dog-eared. Torn. Tattered. Duct taped. Clean and pristine. Let’s see ’em!
Charlie Chaplin Rollerskating Scene in Modern Times
Jeff is a huge fan of Charlie Chaplin! We found this clip of how camera wizardry was done in the 1930’s – very cool! https://youtu.be/K4oTcWevGfs
Inauguration Day 2021
Welcome President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden!
Comic-Con Educational Series: Comics for the Littlest Readers
Starting on January 21st, Comic-Con begins rolling out three education-focused panels every 3rd Thursday of each month on their YouTube channel. Join us and learn from educators as they discuss the many ways to embrace comics in the classroom. Comics for the Littlest Readers, featuring Jeff, Andy Runton, Jenni Holm, Debbie Huey and Dan Santat will be available this Thursday. More info soon!
Dr. King
BONE One Volume Pillow Edition, Round Two!
I think this is becoming a thing! Thanks for sharing @ExpMiracleBlog
Fan Letter – Thanks Wesley!
From our buddy, Wesley! Thanks for the letter and the great Fone Bone drawing!
Jeff Interview With Fundación Telefónica
Late last year, Jeff was interviewed by Fundación Telefónica – where he discussed Self Publishing, origins, inspirations and a bit of everything in between! BONE and RASL are currently published in Spanish by Astiberri Ediciones.
https://youtu.be/eew7AcDQ6d4
Cartoon Books HQ – One Last Walk Down Memory Lane
One last walk down memory lane. Cartoon Books former physical HQ in the German Village area of Columbus, Ohio. Video courtesy of @wrobbins of Columbus Metro Agent.
Cartoon Books Home Offices – Tom and Kathleen’s Spaces
Like nearly everyone, Cartoon Books has been working remotely during the pandemic and we’ve all set up home workspaces. We decided to share pics. Here are some photos of Tom and Kathleen’s home offices as well as the new Boneville Store home base!
Cartoon Books Home Offices – Vijaya’s Space
Like nearly everyone, Cartoon Books has been working remotely during the pandemic and we’ve all set up home workspaces. We decided to share pics. Here are some photos of Vijaya’s home office.