The hits just keep on coming, though this one is not unexpected. I had the thrill of meeting George when he still lived in Queens, NY, and he graciously did programs on How to Break into Comics at two library branches where I worked. The second of those times was when he had a broken arm and couldn't doodle while he talked. Older teens packed our meeting room both times and he patiently looked through portfolio after portfolio, offering tips and advice. Thanks for everything, George and rest in peace. You earned it.
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Showing posts with label George Perez. Show all posts
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Saturday, January 19, 2019
George Perez Retires
George Perez has retired from making comics and I thought that was worthy of a post. I was fortunate to meet him a few times, including the two times he gave "How to Break into Comics" programs aimed at teens at the library where I was the young adult specialist. They were the most popular programs I ever held and he was as gracious and friendly as one could hope, patiently looking at and evaluating the art the attendees brought with them.
So, enjoy your retirement, George. You've more than earned it.
Also, I'm behind on reading, behind on reviewing, not sure when I'll catch up with either. And I still wonder how many folks actually read this blog and/or care.
So, enjoy your retirement, George. You've more than earned it.
Also, I'm behind on reading, behind on reviewing, not sure when I'll catch up with either. And I still wonder how many folks actually read this blog and/or care.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
The Perks of My Job
First, it looks like I'll be going to the NY Comicon on the Friday, for the preview for profressionals, including librarians. For free. My library system sent out an email about it, which my bosses and I assumed meant we could go. So I registered. Yeeha!
Second, I offer this photo. Back in the '80s, when I was YA librarian, I discovered the Teen Titans APA (I was a Waitlister, meaning I got the mailings if I paid postage and could contribute, but I wasn't officially a member as membership was limited to 40 or so, so I was waiting for an opening), thanks to a then-friend I knew from fan fiction (for TV shows). She was also a member of the APA and a Wingnut and one of the real life folks who got drawn into the Donna Troy/Terry Long wedding issue as guests (she was the plump blonde, one of the women ogling Dick Grayson's butt, as I recall, if you have the issue).
She was visiting me from FL and she knew George Perez, who at the time, was living a few subway stops away from me. So she called him and got us invited over for a few hours one afternoon. While there, I got him to agree to do a library program for teens. He ended up doing two for me, for teens looking to break into the comic book industry. We had a great turnout, which was to be expected, both times, and he was as nice as could be. This photo is from the first of the two programs.
Second, I offer this photo. Back in the '80s, when I was YA librarian, I discovered the Teen Titans APA (I was a Waitlister, meaning I got the mailings if I paid postage and could contribute, but I wasn't officially a member as membership was limited to 40 or so, so I was waiting for an opening), thanks to a then-friend I knew from fan fiction (for TV shows). She was also a member of the APA and a Wingnut and one of the real life folks who got drawn into the Donna Troy/Terry Long wedding issue as guests (she was the plump blonde, one of the women ogling Dick Grayson's butt, as I recall, if you have the issue).
She was visiting me from FL and she knew George Perez, who at the time, was living a few subway stops away from me. So she called him and got us invited over for a few hours one afternoon. While there, I got him to agree to do a library program for teens. He ended up doing two for me, for teens looking to break into the comic book industry. We had a great turnout, which was to be expected, both times, and he was as nice as could be. This photo is from the first of the two programs.
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