Mischa Richter's China Shop

A pencil rough by cartoonist Mischa Richter demonstrates the loose, sketchy form in which he submitted ideas to publishers such as the New Yorker.

"I've often dreamed of opening a small
china shop in Kansas City."
Mischa Richter cartoon rough

Mischa Richter

eBay Listing Ended September 30, 2016

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Mischa Richter
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One bid

"I've often dreamed of opening a small
china shop in Kansas City."
Mischa Richter cartoon rough

The above cartoon rough may or may not ever have received a finish or been published. Nevertheless, it could have served as the germ for a slightly different and more sophisticated concept that Mr. Richter went on to develop for the New Yorker.

http://archives.newyorker.com/?i=1990-02-05#folio=076

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Gender-Specific Mischa Richter

In 1993, the New Yorker ran a cartoon by Mischa Richter on the subject of gender specificity, at least as it relates to clothing. One notable 1990 exception by Ed Koren aside, gender issues just didn't come up in New Yorker cartoons prior to this. Tina Brown had became the magazine's editor in 1992 and she was keen to introduce edgier content into the magazine, including the cartoons. Nonetheless, this Richter cartoon seems rather tame by today's standards. The original art was sold last year on eBay .

Gender-Specific Clothing
Mischa Richter, original art
The New Yorker, October 25, 1993, page 8

Mischa Richter
eBay Listing as of October 8, 2016

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Mischa Richter
eBay Listing Ended October 12, 2016

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Ten bids. The final one wins it.

http://archives.newyorker.com/?i=1993-10-25#folio=008

Note:  The remarkable cartoon by Edward Koren I'm referring to may be seen here.

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The Unapologetic Mischa Richter

An example of original cartoon art published in The New Yorker shows that, unlike certain unnamed Administration figures, at least cartoonist Mischa Richter has nothing to apologize for.

"And today in Washington a top Administration apologist issue an
apology while denying there was anything to apologize for."
Mischa Richter, original art
The New Yorker, February 19, 1990, page 41

Mischa Richter
eBay Listing Ended August 7, 2016

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Mischa Richter
eBay Item Description

eBay Bid History
Eleven bids. The last one gets it.

http://archives.newyorker.com/?i=1990-02-19#folio=040

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A Signed Copy of Out of Line: The Art of Jules Feiffer

From a book signing, a copy of Out of Line: The Art of Jules Feiffer (2015) has signatures of Jules Feiffer, the book's subject; Martha Fay, the author; and Leonard S. Marcus, the author of the introduction. No word on how to get Mike Nichols, author of the foreword, to sign.

Out of Line:  The Art of Jules Feiffer (2015) by Martha Fay 

Signed by Jules Feiffer, Martha Fay, and Leonard S. Marcus

Note:  My thanks go to Tom Bloom.

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A Signed Copy of Glen Baxter's Almost Completely Baxter from the Brooklyn Book Festival

Glen Baxter appeared last fall at the Brooklyn Book Festival to promote his new collection Almost Completely Baxter. He joined a panel with cartoonists Emily Flake and Ben Katchor moderated by Connie Sun. At the conclusion of the discussion at the Brooklyn Historical Society, he signed books outside. He is one of those signers who crosses out his printed name, replacing it with the signature.

Panel with Emily Flake, Ben Katchor, and Glen Baxter
Brooklyn Book Festival, September 18, 2016

Glen Baxter, Almost Completely Baxter, 2016

Signed by Glen Baxter

From moderator Connie Sun's Twitter feed

https://twitter.com/cartoonconnie/status/777935772792020992

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A Signed Copy of Emily Flake's Mama Tried from the Brooklyn Book Festival

And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole.
No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried.
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied.
That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried.

—Merle Haggard, "Mama Tried"

Emily Flake, Ben Katchor, and Glen Baxter promoted their new books
at the Brooklyn Book Festival on September 18, 2016

http://bkbfcomics.tumblr.com/post/150492808057/bkbfcomics-can-you-stand-it-ben-katchor-glen

Last fall at the Brooklyn Book Festival, Emily Flake gave a presentation along with fellow cartoonists Glen Baxter and Ben Katchor entitled “Hey, Some Comics are Still Funny!”—or was it renamed “Short But Sweet” prior to the festival? Anyway, Connie Sun moderated. Afterwards, outside the venue, Ms. Flake signed and inscribed copies of her 2015 book Mama Tried: Dispatches from the Seamy Underbelly of Modern Parenting.

Emily Flake, Ben Katchor, Glen Baxter, and moderator Connie Sun
The Brooklyn Book Festival, September 18, 2016

Emily Flake, Mama Tried, 2015

Signed and inscribed by Emily Flake
She's right.

A page from Emily Flake's Mama Tried, 2015

http://www.emilyflake.com/mama-tried/

Merle Haggard, "Mama Tried" Live

Note: As reported here on Ink Spill, Mama Tried is being produced for television by IFC.

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A Signed Copy of Gary Panter's Songy of Paradise

Gary Panter has been promoting his new book Songy of Paradise (Fantagraphics, 2017). A copy recently inscribed by him contains an original drawing to boot.

Gary Panter
Songy of Paradise, 2017

Signed and inscribed with an original drawing by Gary Panter

Gary Panter
Songy of Paradise, 2017

http://www.fantagraphics.com/songyparadise/

Note:  Kudos to Tom Bloom for making this post possible.

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Donald Trump's 2005 Sketch for Pushing the Envelope to Support Literacy

An original 2005 sketch by Donald Trump features Trump Tower as a prominent landmark in the New York City skyline. The boldly-signed drawing's sale last week was picked up the news media and helped to create some buzz for Nate D. Sanders Auctions. For years, Mr. Trump's sketches for charity auctions were a win-win for both the then–real estate developer and the various charities he supported. The charities were only too pleased to have Trump's participation. A press release from Pitney Bowes, the sponsor of the "Pushing the Envelope" campaign to support literacy, listed Donald Trump first among the celebrities contributing drawings. Bidders, in turn, responded enthusiastically to his sketches.

Trump, for his part, did well too. He was able to participate in charity events at no financial cost to himself; he donated signed drawings that took a few minutes at most to create. Despite lacking any drawing skills to speak of, he was able to create signature works that effectively promoted both himself and his brand, not an easy thing for anyone. As might be expected, his election as President of the United States has increased interest in Trump memorabilia including drawings that are out there. This one had a minimum bid of $9,000 and sold on July 27th for $29,184.

Donald Trump
Nate D. Sanders Auction Listing
July 27, 2017

http://natedsanders.com/Donald_Trump_Signed_Drawing_of_the_New_York_City_S-LOT46814.aspx

Inside Edition

July 26, 2017

The auction house listing states this piece was "Originally drawn by Trump for a charity event, and very rare, with only a handful of such drawings known." That "handful," so far as I can tell, was identified through research done here on this very blog. In the blog archives there are three other drawings of the New York skyline by Mr. Trump, two on paper and one on a ceramic mask. There is also a tracing done by Trump of his own hand. Not that you asked, but it's quite large.

Note:  Look in the blog archives here for what may well be the most complete record of Donald Trump's drawings for charity events.

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A Photograph of Art Young

Today is the publication date of To Laugh That We May Not Weep:  The Life and Times of Art Young. A modern scanned print of his press photo from the Bain News Service, c. 1910-1915, shows the artist in his prime.

Art Young, c. 1910-1915

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