Adrian Tomine

the loneliness of the long distance cartoonist review cover

Square Peg and A24 acquire Adrian Tomine’s autobiography graphic novel

A24 just recently acquired the rights to Adrian Tomine’s The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist. Will the success of Everything Everywhere All at Once rub off on Adrian Tomine’s graphic novel autobiography?

The New Yorker Autumn cover, Adrian Tomine’s “Fall Sweep.”

Adrian Tomine’s “Fall Sweep” for the New Yorker magazine. The Drawn and Quarterly artist discusses walking for inspiration and working collaboratively.

The Envelope Manufacturer

Chris Oliveros is really pushing the envelope. Montreal’s graphic novel publisher (Drawn and Quarterly) has finally joined the fold as creator of his own book. The… Read More »The Envelope Manufacturer

Adrian Tomine’s Batman

A sample drawing from Drawn and Quarterly’s Adrian Tomine New York Drawings, a decade of covers, comics, illustrations and sketches from the pages of The… Read More »Adrian Tomine’s Batman

Linsanity: Dunking the Asian Stereotype

I am reminded of Adrian Tomine’s Optic Nerve with all the Linsanity hoopla. Our silent Asian bigotry runs deep as chronicled recently with the media. Have… Read More »Linsanity: Dunking the Asian Stereotype

Adrian Tomine Illustrates Online Dating for New Yorker

The New Yorker (July 4, 2011) is once again featuring artist extraordinaire Adrian Tomine. The subject theme is online dating and features an article by… Read More »Adrian Tomine Illustrates Online Dating for New Yorker

Color-changing marshmallows put the magic in Lucky Charms
Lucky Charms cereal will have new large white marshmallows available in stores. When these marshmallows come into contact with milk, they transform color. The post Color-changing marshmallows put the magic in Lucky Charms first appeared on Grubbits.
Pocky: Origin of the Japanese multi-coated flavored snack
Pocky, the popular snack's name was derived from the Japanese onomatopoeic word "pokkiri", which is said to mimic the sound of the sticks being cracked. The post Pocky: Origin of the Japanese multi-coated flavored snack first appeared on Grubbits.
Early runners drank champagne as an energy drink
Athletes commonly used various substances such as alcohol and drugs like strychnine, heroin, or cocaine to boost energy levels, or increase aggression. The post Early runners drank champagne as an energy drink first appeared on Grubbits.
Supermarket Kakamu creates large beds that resemble toast
Have you ever dreamed of sleeping on a piece of toast bread? A Japanese media company Supermarket Kakamu has designed large beds that resemble giant toast. The post Supermarket Kakamu creates large beds that resemble toast first appeared on Grubbits.
Per capita, Norway eats the most frozen pizza globally
If you thought that Americans eat a lot of pizza you would be wrong. You should see what people eat in Norway! Norwegians consume about 11 pounds of pizza per year. The post Per capita, Norway eats the most frozen pizza globally first appeared on Grubbits.
Disney’s Coco: The Official Cookbook
Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with over 50 recipes inspired by the Land of the Dead in Disney’s Coco! The cookbook includes dozens of authentic Mexican dishes. The post Disney’s Coco: The Official Cookbook first appeared on Grubbits.
A UK farm tests greenhouse gases by making sheep burp less
Sheep emit methane gas when they fart and belch, which is a potent substance that can trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. The post A UK farm tests greenhouse gases by making sheep burp less first appeared on Grubbits.
Old Dutch Foods Ltd. powers CFL Pick ‘Em and 2023’s biggest CFL events
Old Dutch Foods Ltd. and the Canadian Football League are giving fans a lot to cheer for – and snack on – during the upcoming season, postseason, and the 110th Grey Cup. The post Old Dutch Foods Ltd. powers CFL Pick ‘Em and 2023’s biggest CFL events first appeared on Grubbits.