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New: ‘Satirical Postcards from the Edge of The Swamp’

New: ‘Satirical Postcards from the Edge of The Swamp’
Regi Taylor
Regi Taylor is an artist, PR pro, former political aide. Published poet. Congressional Record citation recipient, Newspaper op/ed-features write, author, WTC Site Memorial competitor, Happily married father of four.
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The new book, “Satirical Postcards from the Edge of The Swamp” is out, and Humor Times readers can get a free copy (eBook version)! In April 2020, internet … Read more

Funnies Farrago on Another Stan Lee Biography

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Funnies Farrago on Another Stan Lee Biography
R.C. Harvey
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
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What Stan Lee REALLY did at Marvel Comics Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee, editor, publisher and comics guru, is the subject of an article in last spring’s anniversary issue … Read more

Funnies Farrago Meets Herb Mignery, Cowboy Cartoonist

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Funnies Farrago Meets Herb Mignery, Cowboy Cartoonist
R.C. Harvey
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
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“Cowboy cartoonist” Herb Mignery is also a master of drawing horses. I went to a local “postcard and paper” show a few months ago. And, as always, I … Read more

William Gropper: Cartoonist for the Downtrodden

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William Gropper: Cartoonist for the Downtrodden
R.C. Harvey
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
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The title of “Alay-Oop,” a graphic novel by William Gropper, comes from the French “allez-houp!” the cry of an acrobat about to leap (“Let’s go! Up!”). I’VE ALWAYS … Read more

Funnies Farrago: Pioneering Cartoonist Jackie Ormes

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Funnies Farrago: Pioneering Cartoonist Jackie Ormes
R.C. Harvey
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
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Jackie Ormes: The first professional black woman cartoonist in the U.S. Google has a Doodle every day. I didn’t know this. A Google Doodle, it sez here, is … Read more

The Swamp: Creeps Crawling in the District of Corruption – a Book Review

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The Swamp: Creeps Crawling in the District of Corruption – a Book Review
John Thomas
John likes to write about all kinds of things. So he does. You're reading one now – enjoy!
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“The Swamp” eBook is now available on Amazon. Finding this book was like stumbling upon hidden treasure.  The Swamp: Creeps Crawling in the District of Corruption, authored by … Read more

Movie Review: ‘The Glorias’

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Movie Review: ‘The Glorias’
Gary Chew
Gary Chew was a classical music host, programmer and producer on Capital Public Radio’s KXPR 88.9FM, Sacramento for 18 years. He retired in January 2007. Read more about Gary's long and storied career here.
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“The Glorias” – a film review by Gary Chew Timing is everything. The Glorias couldn’t get a better-scheduled release than now, just a month before an unbelievably crucial … Read more

Movie Review: ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’

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Movie Review: ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’
Gary Chew
Gary Chew was a classical music host, programmer and producer on Capital Public Radio’s KXPR 88.9FM, Sacramento for 18 years. He retired in January 2007. Read more about Gary's long and storied career here.
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“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” – a film review by Gary Chew Why do I often like Charlie Kaufman movies? It certainly isn’t because the writer/director makes them … Read more

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