Boston history has never looked so lively as in Inbound #4: A Comic Book History of Boston. This 144-page trade paperback features over 35 stories from dozens of contributors, all chronicling true tales from their beloved hometown. The book is the latest in the Inbound comics anthology series produced by the Boston Comics Roundtable. (View samples here.)
Inbound #4: A Comic Book History of Boston has already been hailed as “an unexpected and delightful assortment of Boston lore” by Jane Clayson, radio host of WBUR’s “Radio Boston.” The stories are fresh takes on some of Boston’s most fascinating history that rarely makes its way to dusty textbooks and walking tours. Ever heard about the book bound in human flesh at the Boston Athenaeum? What about the true and surprisingly sympathetic tale of Ponzi Scheme inventor Charles Ponzi? From revolutionaries to pirates and heroes to thieves, this collection brings them all together into a single, thrilling volume of shared history.
The book is a great gift for both history buffs and comics lovers. It’s available here at our online store and in many comic book and traditional book stores in the Boston area, including: Million Year Picnic, Harvard Book Store, New England Comics, Brookline Booksmith, Comicazi, Hub Comics, and Comicopia.
Buy Inbound #4 now
March 20, 2010 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
It’s a hometown show! Come and see us at the Boston Zine Fair, a festival of DIY and self-publishing. This event is a collaboration with the Whitehaus Family Record and will be part of Whitehaus’ music celebration Blastfest.
Comics, zines, and loads of live music – stop by Central Square’s YMCA on March 20 and enjoy it all!
What: Boston Zine Fair – Spring 2010 (part of Blastfest 3)
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 11am-6pm (with Blastfest performances continuing until 11pm)
Where: Cambridge YMCA, 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02141
Website: www.bostonzinefair.org
Author
Cathy
Published
Mar 5, 2010 at 8:44 am
Comments
No Comments
Tags
March 7, 2010 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Come and see the art of the Roundtable!
Marblehead Arts Association is hosting “The Art of the Boston Comics Roundtable”, an exhibition of original comic art by our members and including pieces from our latest anthology, Inbound #4: A Comic History of Boston.
Join us for a special reception party on Sunday, March 7 from 2-4pm! Enjoy artwork, hang out with local comics creators, and catch screenings of short animation pieces by members of the Roundtable.
The exhibition will be on display from March 6-28 at the MAA’s location at 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, Massachusetts.
WHAT: “Art of the Boston Comics Roundtable” gallery exhibition
WHEN: Reception party, March 7 2-4pm; exhibition on display, March 6-28
WHERE: Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
WEBSITE: http://www.marbleheadarts.org
Author
Cathy
Published
Feb 25, 2010 at 10:57 am
Comments
No Comments
Tags
February 22, 2010 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
The Boston Comics Roundtable is taking to the airwaves again!
Catch members of the Roundtable on WGBH’s The Callie Crossley Show at 1pm on Monday, February 22. Check out the show live at 1pm streaming on the WGBH website, or download it later on the show’s website.
Author
Cathy
Published
Feb 21, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Comments
No Comments
Tags
April 10, 2010 11:00 am to April 11, 2010 5:00 pm
MoCCA Art Fest is coming sooner than ever! The classic indie comics festival and fundraiser will be held this year on April 10-11 at the 68th Regiment Armory in downtown Manhattan. Look for Boston Comics Roundtable – we’ll be there, selling our anthologies and comics projects by our members!
What: MoCCA Art Fest 2010
When: Sat-Sun April 10-11, 2010
Where: 68th Regiment Armory, 68 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Website: www.moccany.com/mocca_festival.html
Author
Cathy
Published
Feb 21, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Comments
No Comments
Tags
April 10, 2010 10:00 am to April 11, 2010 5:00 pm
Boston’s own comic show is moving up in the world, and the Roundtable will be there! This Spring’s con will take place at a new, bigger location (Westin Boston Waterfront) with high-profile guests (Jim Lee, Sergio Aragonés, Mike Mignola, and more). Boston Comics Roundtable will have a table – come by and check out our anthologies, graphic novels, and minicomics!
What: Boston Comic Con (Spring 2010)
When: Sat-Sun April 10-11, 2010; 10am-5pm
Where: Westin Boston Waterfront hotel, Boston, MA
Website: www.bostoncomiccon.com
Author
Cathy
Published
Feb 21, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Comments
1 Comment
Tags
If you’re looking to learn how to make comics, Roundtable member and comics writer/illustrator Dave Marshall has a hands-on class for you: The Art of the Comic Book, an 8-week course offered through Mass. College of Art and Design’s Continuing Education program (class starts March 16 – register now!).
Art of the Comic Book is a studio workshop for making comics with traditional ink-on-paper media. Focus includes storytelling, character design, working with scripts, lettering, inking, figure drawing, sketchbook practice, and group critiques. Study the comic book industry’s current production methods, business environment, and history.
When:
Thursdays, March 18 — May 6 (Spring 2010 term); 6:30 pm — 10:00 pm
Where:
Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Tower 555
621 Huntington Avenue, Boston MA 02115
Credits and fees:
1.5 Credit class; tuition $440.00
More details:
Art of the Comic Book course website (includes syllabus)
Online Registration (Class Number CDIL2X6)
Comics and writing by Dave Marshall, course instructor
Author
Cathy
Published
Feb 5, 2010 at 11:12 am
Comments
No Comments
Tags
