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THORN Wins Best Archival Collection/Project – Strips!

by | Jul 26, 2025

 

THORN: The Complete Proto-BONE College Strips 1982-1986, and Other Early Drawings won the Eisner for – Best Archival Collection/Project – Strips! 

From Jeff: “First and foremost. Thanks to my spouse and partner, Vijaya Iyer, who was with me from the beginning of this journey from THORN to BONE, the two of us were just kids trying to navigate the world of Comics. I’d also like to  thank the world of Comics for this award for a book our Cartoon Books staff not only insisted on producing, but worked very hard on. They saw the value in these old strips that I had, for some reason, been very embarrassed about. Thanks again to our hardworking coworkers Kathleen Glosan and Tom Gaadt, and to everyone here in this room.”

#comics #books #graphicnovels #bonecomics #jeffsmith #cartoonbooks #TUKI #RASL #THORN

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THORN Nominated for an Eisner!

by | May 15, 2025

 

THORN: The Complete Proto-BONE College Strips 1982-1986, and Other Early Drawings has been nominated for an Eisner in the category – Best Archival Collection/Project – Strips! We worked very hard on this book, so this is a thrill! Prospective voters can apply  here

Congrats to all of the nominees!

#comics #books #graphicnovels #bonecomics #jeffsmith #cartoonbooks #TUKI #RASL #THORN

@jeffsmithsbone

@cartoonbooksinc 

24 Hours Remain to Get the BONE Flipbook!

by | Apr 10, 2025

 

 

You can still get your Flipbook! Click above image for the action!

Backers – 24 hours remain to complete your survey! Please tell your friends who might enjoy this project that there’s still time to get on board. But don’t wait – Backerkit closes tomorrow for everyone! Visit Backerkit here

Also, please ensure you have a credit card on file. Cards will be charged for shipping costs on April 13th (shipping fees were not assessed in Kickstarter; if shipping fees remain unpaid we will not be able to fulfill your order).

Any questions or concerns can be directed to kathleen@boneville.com

Cheers!

Cartoon Books

#comics #books #graphicnovels #bonecomics #jeffsmith #cartoonbooks #TUKI #RASL #THORN

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@cartoonbooksinc 

Last Call for Surveys and to Get Your Copy of BONE Part One!

by | Apr 9, 2025

Backers – surveys close on Friday April 11th! Last call to make changes and purchase additional items. Fulfillment should begin late May.

If you missed the Kickstarter – You can still back this campaign via Backerkit in the next 48 hours. Copies of the Kickstarter exclusive BONE Deluxe hardcover are still available. We also have a limited quantity of the first book in Cartoon Books’ deluxe library THORN: The Complete Proto-BONE College Strips 1982-1986  available!

Visit Backerkit here

The trade paperback will be available through your favorite local retailer in July.

Also, we just received our printer samples of both the hardcover and trade paperback slipcase and couldn’t wait to share how beautiful and impressive they are! Watch the unboxing videos of the hardcover and trade paperback

Any questions, please contact Kathleen: kathleen@boneville.com

Cheers!
Cartoon Books

#comics #books #graphicnovels #bonecomics #jeffsmith #cartoonbooks #TUKI #RASL #THORN

@jeffsmithsbone

@cartoonbooksinc 

If You Missed the BONE Part One Kickstarter – Backerkit is Now Open!

by | Mar 6, 2025

Hello Backers! We need your help – it’s time to fill out your survey! Please check the Kickstarter update posted this morning for the direct link to access your survey and retrieve your pdf and digital wallpapers! When the books arrive in May we will use this information to fulfill your order.

Things you can do on backerkit:

  • Enter your mailing information
  • Download the pdf edition of Part One: The Valley
  • Download stretch goal digital wallpapers
  • Order add ons
  • Tell us what you would like to see in future campaigns

New backers: if you missed the original campaign, this is your chance to get on board by clicking here

Any questions or concerns should be directed to: kathleen@boneville.com

Cheers!

#comics #books #graphicnovels #bonecomics #jeffsmith #cartoonbooks #TUKI #RASL #THORN

 

@jeffsmithsbone

@cartoonbooksinc 

Will Eisner Week!

by | Mar 3, 2025

 

Will Eisner Week is an annual celebration honoring the legacy of Will Eisner, champion of the graphic novel. Here is a letter from Will to Jeff when he was first starting out in comics, which remains one of Jeff’s proudest treasures.

#comics #books #graphicnovels #bonecomics #jeffsmith #cartoonbooks #TUKI #RASL #THORN

 

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@cartoonbooksinc 

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