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Coming Up: 'The Nancy Show: Celebrating the Art of Ernie Bushmiller'
Out July 9 and available for pre-order now from Amazon.
Ernie Bushmiller stated that his Nancy was created for “the gum chewers” and not the “caviar eaters.” He might be surprised to find his work honored in an important art exhibition. Nancy herself would believe she deserves nothing less!
By scholars, collectors, and fans, the importance of Ernie Bushmiller’s work has been acknowledged in recent years as he takes his place among the great classic cartoonists. This book is a companion catalogue of artwork, memorabilia, and more from “The Nancy Show” a 2024 exhibition honoring Bushmiller at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Included are high-quality images of over 100 pieces of Ernie Bushmiller original artwork, plus a biography by exhibition curator Brian Walker. A collector’s story by Tom Gammil gives insights on Nancy artwork and displays a gallery of dolls, toys, and other merchandise. The Nancy Show also features contributions by authors Paul Karasik and Mark Newgarden (How To Read Nancy), as well as notes from Bill Griffith, Patrick McDonnell, Ivan Brunetti, and others.
The book also features a collection of the best Nancy Sunday pages from over the decades, meticulously restored and printed in near full-size, most never been reprinted in color before. This book gives comic lovers an opportunity to experience “The Nancy Show” exhibition long after it leaves the museum. It’s a volume no Nancy fan should be without! Special bonus gift: This book includes a sheet of exclusive Nancy gift-wrapping paper, suitable for wrapping the book itself or anything else one might give to a Nancy lover.
Pop Culture Roundup: Fantastic Four, Earl Norem, 'Down Cemetery Road'
ITEM! Study up on Marvel character Shalla-Bal ahead of the upcoming Fantastic Four film.
ITEM! A tribute to illustrator Earl Norem.
ITEM! Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson are set to star in "Down Cemetery Road," Apple TV+ orders series based on a novel by "Slow Horses" author Mick Herron.
New Comics Collected Editions Micronauts Omnibus; Epic Captain America, Atlas Comics Library: Venus, EC Artist's Library: Jack Kamen
Our picks this week. Click the links to order from Amazon.
Pop Culture Roundup: Flash Gordon, Trina Robbins, Naked Gun
ITEM! A new Flash Gordon comic book series will launch in July.
ITEM! Veteran comics reporter remembers the late cartoonist Trina Robbins.
ITEM! Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson are set to star in a "Naked Gun" reboot.
New on Video: 'High Noon (Special Edition)'
Order now from Amazon.
Details:
Screen legend Gary Cooper (Vera Cruz) won the 1952 Oscar for Best Actor in this classic tale of an aging lawman who stands alone to defend a town of righteous cowards in one of the greatest showdowns in the history of cinema. The movie also marks the first starring role for a beautiful young actress who went on to become one of Hollywood’s most beloved icons—Grace Kelly (The Country Girl). Produced by Stanley Kramer (Inherit the Wind), directed by Fred Zinnemann (From Here to Eternity) and written for the screen by Carl Foreman (The Bridge on the River Kwai), High Noon garnered a total of 4 Academy Awards, including Best Score for Dimitri Tiomkin (Rio Bravo), and now stands high as one of the most cherished and influential films of all time. Western favorites Thomas Mitchell (Stagecoach), Lloyd Bridges (Canyon Passage), Katy Jurado (Arrowhead), Otto Kruger (Duel in the Sun), Lon Chaney Jr. (The Indian Fighter), Henry Morgan (The Ox-Bow Incident), Jack Elam (Support Your Local Sheriff) and Lee Van Cleef (For a Few Dollars More) round out the rousing cast.
Special Features:
• Brand NEW HD Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
• NEW Audio Commentary by Author/Film Historian Alan K. Rode
• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Writer Julie Kirgo
• A Ticking Clock: Featurette (5:53)
• A Stanley Kramer Production: Featurette (14:00)
• Imitation of Life - The Blacklist History of High Noon: Featurette (9:27)
• Ulcers and Oscars - The Production History of High Noon: Featurette (12:02)
• Uncitizened Kane: Featurette (11:01)
• The Making of High Noon: Featurette (22:11)
• Theatrical Trailer
• Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
• Optional English Subtitles