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Getting To Know Thomas Jefferson is an American Library Association Notable Video

Marie — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:48:47 +0000

Getting To Know, Inc.’s animated biography of Thomas Jefferson has won the American Library Association’s prestigious Notable Children’s Video award.

This is the sixth Getting To Know title that has been recognized with this prize.

Look for their next release, Getting To Know Edgar Degas, soon!

George Berlin’s Facebook Project

Marie — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:52:44 +0000

Chicago artist George Berlin has a really interesting promotion going. For his Facebook friends and fans, he is creating special profile pictures in his distinctive style.

See some of the ones he has already completed at his Facebook profiles blog post.

Do you want one of your own?

Friend George Berlin on Facebook
Fan George Berlin on Facebook

The Big Bad Book Graphic Novel Impresses Publisher

Marie — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:09:28 +0000

Press release issued by Alterna Comics:

Nikola Jajic’s little story has got some legs. The Big Bad Book, a blue comedy graphic novel about Thor’s bestial sexploits, Loki’s need to humiliate Thor, and the human that got in the way, debuts on 2/17 in comic shops across the country. The book has gone on to debut with one of the strongest openings in Alterna history, especially for a graphic novel priced at $11.99.

The book’s strong debut can be attributed to Nik Jajic (writer/creator) and Mike Czerniawski (layouts/letters/co-artist) tireless promotional efforts. These two creators literally worked around the clock to get their book noticed and to get comic shops interested.

You can meet them for yourself at Alterna’s 4 year anniversary event at Comic Book Jones in Staten Island, NY on February 27th. They will be signing and selling copies of The Big Bad Book and taking part in the day’s celebration which will feature giveaways, a slew of Alterna creators, and more.

An Autobiography in Tiny Paintings by George Berlin

Marie — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:35:24 +0000

Artist George Berlin has created an exhibition book to go along with his 100 paintings give-away next Friday. His art blog shows a group picture of all the choices. You can see the cool cover and a sample page of the accompanying book there as well.

Free Art by George Berlin

Marie — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:13:30 +0000

George Berlin is offering a chance to take home some of his artworks for free on February 5. If you bring this special flyer to his Studio 203 during the next Flat Iron First Friday art show, you’ll have your choice of some specially created artworks.

The Big Bad Book Graphic Novel Achieves Wide Distribution

Marie — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:48:14 +0000

Nic Jajic and Mike Czerniawski have been working their tails off to secure the success of their first graphic novel. Now, the official word is that The Big Bad Book has surpassed Diamond Comic’s minimum order threshold and can now fill into the comic book market.

For those who do not know, Diamond is the main distributor of comic books and the major supplier of comic book stores. New product must meet their preorder requirements to be available for purchase at all. If the threshold is not reached, Diamond will just drop the title completely.

Fortunately, that is not the fate of The Big Bad Book. Congratulations, fellas! Thanks for letting me be a part of the process.

Celebrate New Year’s with Jeanie B! at Bubble Bash 2009

Marie — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:54:43 +0000

The little ones get to party down at Bubble Bash 2009, put on by the DuPage Children’s Museum. It’s a count down to noon! (Hmm, perhaps I should look into this tradition too.)

Jeanie B! and the Jelly Beans are performing so it’s sure to be a good time.

More Big Bad Book Graphic Novel Updates

Marie — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:13:14 +0000

The Big Bad Book graphic novel has been reviewed twice more.

Please check out the favorable write-ups at The Blog Monster and Ain’t It Cool News.

Nic Jajic also has an interview in the Southtown Star.

About the book:
112 pages, Black & White art,
ISBN: 9781934985144

Currently in Diamond Previews (DEC09 0644)
Releases February 2010

Pre-order directions:

Go to Discount Comic Book Service.
Click on “Preorders” in the left-hand column.
Click on “Other Comics,” again in the left-hand column.
Choose Alterna Comics in the “Publisher” drop-down.

Pre-Order The Big Bad Book Graphic Novel

Marie — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:13:31 +0000

The Big Bad Book, published by Alterna Comics, is available for pre-orders at 45% off the eventual retail price! This graphic novel comes from the creative team of Nikola Jajic and Michael Czerniawski and features the art of Sergio Giardo, Rick Hershey, Bob Cram, and Cliff Kurowski.

Synopsis: A normal guy with a normal life gets caught between Thor and Loki in a godly battle of silly yet cosmic importance.

112 pages, Black & White art,
ISBN: 9781934985144

Currently in Diamond Previews (DEC09 0644)
Releases February 2010

Pre-order directions:

Go to Discount Comic Book Service.
Click on “Preorders” in the left-hand column.
Click on “Other Comics,” again in the left-hand column.
Choose Alterna Comics in the “Publisher” drop-down.

And there it is! At 45% off!

More things to do:
Visit The Big Bad Book Facebook page
Visit The Big Bad Book blog
Read a review at Fistfight At The Arthouse and another one at Geek In The City.

Mike Venezia Mural in Naperville, IL

Marie — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:37:00 +0000

Artist, writer, and illustrator Mike Venezia has created a mural for the Naperville (Illinois) Art League. Dedicated last month, the mural features many of history’s greatest artists along with their famous works of art.

Mike Venezia’s popular series of biographies are the basis for the video adaptations produced by Getting To Know, Inc.

In the picture, you can see Mike standing with Faith Ringgold in front of her cartooned version on the mural. Paul Klee paints and fiddles along side.