In the world of comic book artists, Alex Ross is a superhero. He’s been called the Norman Rockwell of comics and has put his imprint on Superman, Spiderman, Aquaman and Captain America. Ross wields his superpower in his paintbrush and he allowed “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Anthony Mason into his secret lair to discuss his love of Comic Book Characters, his Artwork Process, and his new book, Marvelocity (Pantheon). ————————————————————————————————————
Comic book writer and artist Alex Ross make an amazing TV appearance the other night where he talked about his artistic process, what drew him to the idea of drawing realistic versions of superheroes and explains why he doesn’t have an email. Of course this appearance was on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS and was all about promoting his new book, MARVELOCITY: The Marvel Comics Art of Alex Ross (Pantheon, in Stores Now!). Designed by Chip Kidd, Photography […]
Amazon Studios recently announced that a six-part adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s novel “GOOD OMENS” will debut in 2018. Neil Gaiman adapted all six episodes of the series and will also serve as the show-runner. The show is set in 2018 on the brink of an apocalypse as humanity prepares for a final judgment. But follies ensue — Aziraphale, a somewhat fussy angel, and Crowley, a demon aren’t enthusiastic about the end of the world, and can’t […]
Oh man, this is SO cool! Please be sure to check out this fresh new video shot at the recent 2015 Miami Book Fair. Chip Kidd was a special guest and in this exclusive interview he discusses his brand-new book, “Only What’s Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts”(Abrams). The discussion was lead by PBS NewsHour’s Jeffery Brown and he had some really great insight into the book.
(Video down below) Chip Kidd, co-author of “Only What’s Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts (Abrams),” joins Alex Witt on her MSNBC news show, “Weekends with Alex Witt”, to discuss the transition Charlie Brown makes from the comic strip to the big screen in the new “Peanuts” 3-D movie. They also discuss his new book he co-wrote with Geoff Spear, wow!