AMID CAPECI

Amid was a kind of person we see rarely in our field, someone who could understand the value of what we do, actually advocate for it and even, if need be, fight for an illustration. In retrospect now I only see how rare that is.  He had power in his office; a trust in him … Read more

Cab Calloway and Me

Here are some clips from the American Masters doc by Gail Levin: Cab Calloway Sketches. This will run nationally Monday night at 10 Eastern. I am one of the sketchers. Dig these crazy clips, man. My fave is Cab himself giving us a guided tour through swing era Harlem, complete with an authentic illustrated map, … Read more

Santorum Campaign Store Item of the Day

The hottest prospective item in the Santorum store is this prototype of the Foster Friess Aspirin Dispenser. This handy device, in the image of the top Santorum donor, automatically pops out a tablet from between the knees, at the slightest rise in room temperature. This is very effective political device.  It is guaranteed to get … Read more