Tag Archives: Brian Fies

Medusa Dismantled

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Marion

It started with a mistake; mine. I was looking for Day of the Dead things to do this weekend and I thought I found an event and a procession from the Petaluma Art Center to the fairgrounds. I invited Linda, … Continue reading →

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Luma-Con a Stellar Event

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Marion

The first Luma-Con, Petaluma’s Comic Book Convention, was a huge success. They had such a turnout (“thousands of people” per the local paper) that they overflowed their venue. The guest artists were friendly and interesting, cosplay was great, and there … Continue reading →

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Cartoonist in Residence

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Marion

  Brian Fies gave a presentation at the Charles Schulz Museum Saturday. He was upstairs in the education center, a nice-sized classroom with plenty of art supplies, several statements made by Schulz painted on the walls, and a large porthole. … Continue reading →

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“Art and Story: Powers Combined”

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Marion

Reina Telgemeier and Dave Roman spoke at the Charles M Schulz museum today. Roman is the author and illustrator of Astronaut Academy; Zero Gravity. Telgemeier is the Eisner-award winning creator of the graphic novel Smile. The two cartoonists were born … Continue reading →

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Hello, 2011

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Marion

It’s the time for making resolutions.  I never do very well with this.  I pick the usual things (Exercise more!  Lose weight!  Right).  I think I’m going to pick some easy resolutions this time.  There’s a gimmick where you choose … Continue reading →

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Brian Fies on Writing

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Marion

Well, since I can’t find anything worthwhile to say about writing, here’s a blatant steal from Brian Fies on story-telling.  Click here. Brian is talking about graphic novels, a specific technique, but notice what he has to say about timing, pacing … Continue reading →

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World of Tomorrow

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Marion

The coolest thing about Brian Fies’s book-signing at the Four Eyed Frog was when Joel Crockett introduced him to Nick. Nick is a high school senior. He and his mom are Gualala locals. The Sig-O knows her. Like most locals, … Continue reading →

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Spoiling the Surprise

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Marion

So, on Saturday the Sig-O and I are going to Gualala for Brian Fies’s book-signing at the Four-Eyed Frog. And tonight, the Sig-O says, “Do you have a copy of Brian’s book?” And I’m all, “Um, yeah,” because I have … Continue reading →

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Live and In Person, Brian Fies

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Marion

A reminder that the Four-eyed Frog in Gualala will be hosting Brian Fies signing his wonderful graphic novel Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow? on Saturday, October 24, at 4:00 pm. Don’t take my word that the book is … Continue reading →

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Talent Runs in the Family

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Marion

Brian Fies is the author of the acclaimed graphic novel Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow, and the Eisner-award winning Mom’s Cancer. This week his daughter, Laura Fies, gave me an autographed copy of her first prize-winning manga, “Talbot.” … Continue reading →

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