Professional Heckler: The Life and Art of Duncan Macpherson

From McGill-Queen's University Press.

McGill-Queen's University Press will publish, on May 21, a candid biography of Duncan Macpherson, one of the most influential editorial cartoonists in recent Canadian history.

2020 AAEC/ACC Zoom Convention

First row: Kelsey Maher, Guy Badeaux (Bado), Scott Burns, David Fitzsimmons, Andy Singer
Second row: Wes Tyrell, Derek Evernden, Alexandra Bowman, Graeme Mackay, Tim Snyder
Third row: Rob Rogers, JP Trostle, Dennis Draughon, Sue Dewar, Terry Mosher (Aislin)
Fourth row: Mike Thompson, Joe Liccar, Pierre Skilling, Steve Greenberg, Cullum Rogers
Fifth row: Michael de Adder, Pedro X. Molina, Tim Campbell, Jeff Parker, Matt Wuerker.

This weekend was when American and Canadian editorial cartoonists were supposed to meet for their annual conventions in Ottawa. But last Friday night we had an AAEC / ACC Zoom Convention instead.

Only half of the 50 participants are shown in the above image. 
Were also present: Lalo Alcaraz, Jason Chatfield, Dale Cummings, Ed Hall, Scott Johnston,  Kevin Kallaugher, Robert Lafontaine, Steve Sack, Jen Sorensen ...

Tom Gauld Interviewed on NPR

From National Public Radio.

Cartoonist and literary jokester Tom Gauld usually lampoons classic novels and the predicaments of the writing life.

But in his new book, Department of Mind-Blowing Theories — collecting comics from his ongoing column in New Scientist magazine — he turns his pen to the realm of science (and occasionally science fiction).

"Women in Comics: Looking Forward and Back" Exhibition

From The Guardian.

The world of comic books, both on the page and off, is one that’s typically dominated by men. It’s an unavoidable gender skew yet what gets pushed to the forefront often hides a wealth of overlooked female talent.

Women in Comics: Looking Forward and Back is a group exhibition at the Society of Illustrators featuring more than 50 female cartoonists, from the early 20th century trailblazers to plus-size superheroes, queer graphic novels, wartime romances and flapper-era cartoons, all of which go outside your typical superhero format.

Cartooning for Peace defends Hungarian cartoonist Gábor Pápai

From Cartooning for Peace.

Following the publication of a cartoon in the opposition daily Népszava on 28 April, Hungarian cartoonist Gábor Pápai and his newspaper are facing legal action from the ruling Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) who consider the cartoon “blasphemous”.

Deputy Imre Vejkey announced that his party intended to launch legal proceedings under the Fundamental Law and the Civil Code, targeting the newspaper Népszava. 

#CanCAF: Promoting Comics Events Across Canada

From the Toronto Comic Arts Festival.

Image by Jesse Jacobs

Comics festivals across Canada are thrilled to announce a month-long digital initiative called #CanCAF. 

The internet-based initiative will promote the work and careers of cartoonists and publishers scheduled to participate in their festivals this year, now cancelled or postponed due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. 

Events will take place across social media platforms using the hastag #CanCAF, and a complete schedule of events through the month of May will be listed at www.cancaf.com.

Michael de Adder wins Atlantic Journalism Award

From The Chronicle-Herald.

Editorial cartoonist Michael deAdder earned a gold prize in editorial cartooning for his body of work at the Atlantic Journalism Award. The gala had to be cancelled this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.