The frank book by jim woodring

Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Jim woodring s captivating and enigmatic body of frank stories is an astonishing work of imaginative splendor. Readers who havent discovered jim woodring s frank stories will find a treat waiting for them in the pages of this book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read weathercraft. All the frank stories in one massive and deluxe tome. Jim woodrings work is almost completely wordless, and that was initially the biggest draw. Readers who havent discovered jim woodrings frank stories will find a treat waiting for them in the pages of this book. I am extremely interested in wrapping up frank books. The frank book by jim woodring 2011, paperback for sale. Frank is such a strange creation that i hardly know how to describe it. Frank was a regular feature in the tantalizing stories series by woodring and mark martin, and dominated that comics inaugural special issue, tantalizing stories presents frank in the river. A world born of the intellect, hallucinations and waking dreams of its author.

This who already know jim woodring s beloved frank will already be aware how much the startling drawings can leap from the page, so it is a natural development to produce these drawings in actual 3d. Since 1991, jim woodring s lusciously rendered, hypnotic fables have dazzled readers the world over, and the recent runaway success of the frank costarring graphic novel weathercraft and the first true frank graphic novel congress of the animals have only whetted readers appetites for more. The definitive collection of jim woodrings mysterious anthropomorph. Since 1991, jim woodrings lusciously rendered, hypnotic fables have dazzled readers the world over, and the recent runaway success of the frankcostarring graphic novel weathercraft and the first true frank graphic novel congress of the animals have only. Jim woodring gets frank about fran the acclaimed cartoonist talks about his newest book which continues the adventures of frank, his next project and the joy of creating disturbing oil paintings. I have this feeling that whatever anyone writes about jim woodrings comics is just wrong. Since then he has drawn enough autobiographical material to fill a book specifically the book of jim, hundreds of pages of. He is best known for the dreambased comics he published in his magazine jim, and as the creator of the anthropomorphic cartoon character frank, who has appeared in a. Since 1991, jim woodrings lusciously rendered, hypnotic fables have dazzled readers the world over, and the recent runaway success of the frankcostarring graphic novel weathercraft and the first true frank graphic novel congress of the animals have only whetted readers appetites for more. Sep 18, 20 for the past 20 years or so, jim woodring s beloved trilobular chuckbuster frank has enjoyed one mindbending catastrophe after another in the treacherous embrace of the unifactor, the land into. Woodring s new book, frank in the 3rd dimension a catalogue of an exhibition at seattles frye museum, takes the character to new heights of strangeness.

In honor of franks 20th anniversary fantagraphics is rereleasing the massive, long out of print frank book omnibus, which collected all the. Between its handsome cloth covers are 344 pages of frank comics, drawings and oddities. He has jim woodring on as a guest and the conversation intrigued me, and duncans praise of the frank book did as well. Sep 07, 2018 i have this feeling that whatever anyone writes about jim woodrings comics is just wrong. Nov 24, 2011 buy frank book, the reprint by jim woodring isbn. James william woodring born october 11, 1952 is an american cartoonist, fine artist, writer and toy designer. A mainstay of fantagraphics books since 1987, woodring is the rare cartoonist to inspire revelatory experiences by several distinct methods i am a great admirer of his extraordinary autojournal comics, which demanded parity between the conscious and subconscious mind in their recounting of life as truly lived, but he may be best known for. With frank, jim woodring conjures up an alternate universe that brings to mind the idiosyncratic style of early cartoons felix the cat and newspaper strips little nemo. I was born in the foothills of the san gabriel mountains in southern california and enjoyed an exciting childhood full of poetry and paroniria among the snakes, rats. Watch the full illumination of jim woodring documentary now. The frank book hardcover edition by jim woodring video. Woodrings new book, frank in the 3rd dimension a catalogue of an exhibition at seattles frye museum, takes the character to new heights of. Robert crumb, as well as the darker, more doubtful and angsty postmodern narratives developed by the likes of david lynch or charles burns.

To be placed on the official mailing list for jimwoodring. This nicely produced hardcover collects all twodozenodd frank adventures, with a few new pieces, an afterward by woodring, and an introduction by. Jan 21, 2014 jim woodring gets frank about fran the acclaimed cartoonist talks about his newest book which continues the adventures of frank, his next project and the joy of creating disturbing oil paintings. Jim woodring the frank book new hardcover printing. No less than filmmaker francis ford coppola wrote the foreword to woodrings graphic novel, the frank book. Wordless, timeless, placeless, full of unprecedented characters and experiences, it e jim woodring talks about frank and the new frank in the 3rd dimension book. Jim woodring, fantagraphics comics, 1990 object type. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. Quotations by jim woodring, american artist, born october 11, 1952. Set in a world called the unifactor, jim woodrings wordless frank recounts the adventures of the title charactera gormlesslooking, anthropomorphic, rabbitlike creature with a nature by turns passive and perverseand his. The frank book softcover in honor of franks 20th anniversary fantagraphics is rereleasing the massive, long out of print frank book omnibus, which collected all the frank material up to the midaughts, including several jawdroppingly beautiful fullcolor stories, literally dozens of lushlydelineated blackandwhite stories, and a treasure trove of covers and illustrations.

Since 1991, jim woodring s lusciously rendered, hypnotic fables have dazzled readers the world over, and the runaway success of the frank costarring graphic novel weathercraft and the first true frank graphic novel congress of the animals have only whetted readers appetites for more. Our artists jim woodring the frank book softcover ed. He mostly draws pantomime comics set in surreal, nightmarish. Jan 15, 2016 woodrings new book, frank in the 3rd dimension a catalogue of an exhibition at seattles frye museum, takes the character to new heights of strangeness.

Jim woodring has been drawing frank adventures for over a decade. In 2003 the frank book collected nearly all of the previously published frank stories as well as the conclusion of franks high horse. Krazy kat, the freewheeling trippiness of underground comix vaughn bode. His work has a strange, otherwordly, unpredictable atmosphere. The book came with one new 24page comic by the artist. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The frank book softcover by jim woodring paperback. This elegantly profound documentary explores the awardwinning, mystical work of american. To my surprise, the frank book feels like an important step towards my end point, my goal, the thing i have been searching for all along. Jim woodring is one of the most prolific independent cartoonists in the comic book industry, a cartoonist known for his haunting, surrealist artwork as released by dark horse comics and other publishers. Since publication in 1991 of the awardwinning, epochmaking frank in the river, these lusciously hypnotic fables have dazzled cartoon lovers the world over. Jim woodring is an american comics artist, best known for his longrunning cult series frank 1990. Within which you will visit the unifactor, the world in which frank and his many acquaintances manhog, whim, pupshaw and pushpaw, etc reside. The definitive collection of jim woodring s mysterious anthropomorph.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Frank is a unique, visionary comic, exquisitely drawn and so fully realized that adults and children alike find themselves drawn deeply into woodrings hallucinatory. James william jim woodring born october 11, 1952 is an american comic book writer and cartoonist who has written several comic books in dark horse comics aliens line. Apr 16, 2020 jim woodring is one of the most prolific independent cartoonists in the comic book industry, a cartoonist known for his haunting, surrealist artwork as released by dark horse comics and other publishers. Jim woodrings notorious autojournal fantagraphics, 2014. Since 1991, jim woodrings lusciously rendered, hypnotic fables have dazzled readers the world over, and the runaway success of the frankcostarring graphic novel weathercraft and the first true frank graphic novel congress of the animals have only whetted readers appetites for more. Within which you will visit the unifactor, the world in which frank and his many acquaintances manhog. With a penchant for surreal yet tangible horror writing, woodring is highly regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed aliens comics writers. Readers who havent discovered jim woodrings frank stories have a colossal treat waiting for them in this allages gem collecting the characters greatest adventures. His frank stories operate on a level so particular and personal that trying to read one of them feels on some level like youre searching for.

Aug 19, 2018 to my surprise, the frank book feels like an important step towards my end point, my goal, the thing i have been searching for all along. Jim is a mindbending collection of all of woodrings best nonfrank creative work comics stories, prose stories, drawings, and paintings, with a new introduction and afterword by the man himself. The comicbook artists wordless woodcutstyle images have created a world inhabited by his woodland critter frank that is both surreal and. Oct 25, 2011 jim woodring has been drawing frank adventures for over a decade. I am extremely interested in wrapping up frank says. Woodrings eloquence might seem at odds with the nature of his workwith the exception of jim, a collection of his early dream comics, he creates nearly wordless talesbut his frank stories are meticulously expressive, relying on the actions of a small, steadfast group of characters to articulate what words cannot. Jim woodring visionary art for adventurous spirits. Frank in the river won the 1993 harvey award for best colorist and best single issue or story. He is best known for the dreambased comics he published in his magazine jim, and as the creator of the anthropomorphic cartoon character frank, who has appeared in a number of short comics and graphic novels. An expanse which might just as well be called the unimind, a pantheistic unshifting wonderland of the soul. A fancy dust jacket, swooninducing end papers and ribbon bookmark make this book a decorative object as. Franks world called the unifactor is terrifying and bizarre, filled with strange beings like the whim a little figure with a. Flood watch the illumination of jim woodring, a new.

I was born in the foothills of the san gabriel mountains in southern california and enjoyed an exciting childhood full of poetry and paroniria among the snakes, rats and tarantulas of that enchanted realm. A fancy dust jacket, swooninducing end papers and ribbon bookmark make this book a decorative object as well as a. Frank is a cartoon character created by american cartoonist jim woodring. When tantalizing stories ended frank became a recurring feature in jim volume ii. He is best known for the dreambased comics he published in his magazine jim, and as the creator of the anthropomorphic cartoon character frank, who has appeared in. Set in a world called the unifactor, jim woodrings wordless frank recounts the adventures of the title charactera gormlesslooking, anthropomorphic, rabbitlike creature with a nature by turns. His frank stories operate on a level so particular and personal that trying to read one of them feels on some level like youre searching for a rosetta stone to unlock the meaning of his own fantastic imagination. Included in volume 1 is the complete, awardwinning masterpiece frank in the river 32 pages of breathtaking painted color as well as 60 pages of crisply beguiling blackandwhite penandinkwork. Jul 17, 2014 jim is a mindbending collection of all of woodrings best nonfrank creative work comics stories, prose stories, drawings, and paintings, with a new introduction and afterword by the man himself. Oct 25, 2011 since 1991, jim woodrings lusciously rendered, hypnotic fables have dazzled readers the world over, and the recent runaway success of the frankcostarring graphic novel weathercraft and the first true frank graphic novel congress of the animals have only whetted readers appetites for more. For the past 20 years or so, jim woodrings beloved trilobular chuckbuster frank has enjoyed one mindbending catastrophe after another in the treacherous embrace of the unifactor, the land into. Jim woodring, frank and weathercraft by ng suat tong. Theyve appeared in many places, including his own comic book and an edition of the whole earth catalog.

He is best known for the dreambased comics he published in his magazine jim, and as the creator of the anthropomorphic cartoon character frank, who has appeared in a number of short comic. Jim woodring is an american cartoonist, fine artist, writer, and toy designer. Jim woodring books list of books by author jim woodring. Certainly it is the closest i have come to comfort and excitement in my reading for a while. Since publication in 1991 of the awardwinning, epochmaking frank in the river, these lusciously hypnotic. The frank book softcover in honor of frank s 20th anniversary fantagraphics is rereleasing the massive, long out of print frank book omnibus, which collected all the frank material up to the midaughts, including several jawdroppingly beautiful fullcolor stories, literally dozens of lushlydelineated blackandwhite stories, and a treasure trove of covers and illustrations. A mainstay of fantagraphics books since 1987, woodring is the rare cartoonist to inspire revelatory experiences by several distinct methods i am a great admirer of his extraordinary autojournal comics, which demanded parity between the conscious and subconscious mind in their recounting of life as truly lived.