something I am grateful for today

[johncomic]

Paul Fricke, whose latest work is clearly a love letter to the old comic books I grew up on. It reminds me of how much I loved to read comics back in the day, and how much I love to make them now... just basically evokes a very strong, very warm, emotional/irrational reaction from me.

As if that weren't enough, Paul also teaches me how to more deeply appreciate the artistic example of Alex Toth -- plus he himself serves as an example of comics craftsmanship for me to continually strive toward, dangling in front of me like a carrot... :P  Keep on rockin', Paul!

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[ginsu.livejournal.com]

"If he can't show it to the in-laws, he doesn't draw it. He doesn't even think it!"

Something tells me you think it...

[johncomic.livejournal.com]

It is a goal toward which I aspire but don't always achieve. :P

[rono64.livejournal.com]

Did you pick up the monster sized Toth books?
I have the first two and I am waiting on the third.
Massive volumes, hours and hours of eyeball candy.

[johncomic.livejournal.com]

I do have the first one, Ron, and am saving up for the others -- I also got the Toth “Setting the Standard” book recently... Plus I got those two softcovers (black cover and white cover) edited by Manuel Auad back when those came out. All recommended!

[rono64.livejournal.com]

I have the first Manuel Auad book, am searching for the second and third plus a few other Toth treats.
I have the coveted "Toth By Design" very expensive and hard to find. I do have the Standard book also.
It's a never ending search for Toth stuff.

[johncomic.livejournal.com]

First I ever heard of a third Auad book!! :O

[rono64.livejournal.com]

"Toth Black and White," "One For The Road" and in 1995 Manuel Auad edited and put together an Alex Toth book for Kitchen Sink press.

Here's a link to the one I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Alex-Toth/e/B001K7SSDS

[johncomic.livejournal.com]

One for the Road is new to me = must add to list!