Monday, August 8, 2016
Saturday, August 6, 2016
The Post's Letter page on Richard Thompson
'Cul de Sac' creator Richard Thompson, a charming man who made charming art [in print as A charming creator of charming art].
Lewis Sorley, Potomac
Washington Post August 6 2016, p. A11
Friday, August 5, 2016
Dana Maier remembers Richard Thompson
RIP Richard Thompson
Dana Jeri MaierThursday, August 4, 2016
Andrew Farago's Comics Journal obituary for Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson, 1957-2016
August 27: Memorial for Richard Thompson
A memorial for Richard Thompson, open to the public, will be held on August 27, 2016, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC at 1 pm. It will be in the Press Club's ballroom. Information on the Press Club is at http://www.press.org/
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Phil Nel on Cul de Sac
Dancing on the Manhole Cover: The Genius of Richard Thompson
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
One More Page Books remembers Richard Thompson
The kind, generous and very talented cartoonist and artist Richard Thompson (Cul de Sac, Richard's Poor Almanac) passed away last week due to the effects of Parkinson's disease. Richard was one of the first authors to appear at OMP - so early that the store was not quite open - and since then he has been a generous, gracious and wonderful friend to us. We can't put into words how much we'll miss his humor and friendship and many of you have shared the loss you feel. Our thoughts are with Amy, the girls, his family & his many, many, many friends.
If you'd like to help others with Parkinson's in honor of Richard, you can donate to Team Cul de Sac, part of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
One More Page Books
2200 N. Westmoreland Street, #101
Arlington, VA 22213
703-300-9746 Visit our website
Mon-Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: noon to 5 pm
(excerpted from their August 2, 2016 newsletter)If you'd like to help others with Parkinson's in honor of Richard, you can donate to Team Cul de Sac, part of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
One More Page Books
2200 N. Westmoreland Street, #101
Arlington, VA 22213
703-300-9746 Visit our website
Mon-Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: noon to 5 pm
Charles Hatfield tribute to Richard Thompson
A third tribute by Charles Hatfield has been added to the Comics Journal page at http://www.tcj.com/tributes-to-richard-thompson/ , adding to those by Warren Bernard and Craig Fischer.
Monday, August 1, 2016
Tributes to Richard Thompson
Tributes to Richard Thompson
So far it's Craig Fischer and Warren Bernard's memories.
Sunday, July 31, 2016
Michael Cavna remembers Richard Thompson
RIP, Richard Thompson: How the artist extends to us the hand of profound wit and humanity
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 31 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/07/31/rip-richard-thompson-how-the-artist-extends-to-us-the-hand-of-profound-wit-and-humanity/
Friday, July 29, 2016
David Malki and Encore Stage remembering Richard Thompson
RIP: Richard Thompson, creator of "Cul de Sac" by David Malki
Remembering Richard Thompson, Creator of Cul de Sac
By Jerry Gidner, Encore Stage & Studio Board of Directors
Comic Riffs on Richard Thompson masterpieces
These are the Richard Thompson masterpieces we'll most remember him by
Washington Post Comic Riffs July 29 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/07/29/these-are-the-richard-thompson-masterpieces-well-most-remember-him-by/
The early Thompson - Science fiction fandom art
The early Thompson - Science fiction fandom art
July 29, 2016
http://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-early-thompson-science-fiction.html
We compiled a lot of art that wasn't used in The Art of Richard Thompson book. Here's some raw scans of a selection of it. Richard's earliest published works were in the convention program for the local sci-fi con Disclave, and the fanzine Science Fiction Eye....
Cartoonists Stacy Curtis and Dave Kellett remember Richard Thompson
Both Stacy and Dave knew Richard - Stacy worked on Cul de Sac with him, and Dave interviewed him at length for a documentary.
Rest in Peace, Richard Thompson
http://stacycurtis.blogspot.com/2016/07/rest-in-peace-richard-thompson.html?m=1
Dave Kellett's Sheldon comic
Thursday, July 28, 2016
A short personal remembrance of Richard Thompson
A short personal remembrance of Richard Thompson
by Mike Rhode
July 28, 2016
Some tributes to Richard Thompson in the press (updated when possible)
WUSA: Local acclaimed illustrator dies at 58
ComicsDC's Mike Rhode:A short personal remembrance of Richard Thompson
Brian Fies: Richard Thompson
ICv2: R.I.P. RICHARD THOMPSON
Donna Lewis: So many words. So few words.
Washington Post's Michael Cavna's online obituary
Heroes Con: THANK YOU RICHARD THOMPSON
John Martz: A Cartoonist Remembers His Hero, Cul de Sac’s Richard Thompson
Stacy Curtis: Rest in Peace, Richard Thompson
Dave Kellett's Sheldon comic
Scoop: In Memoriam: Richard Thompson
A Certain Line: When the laughter stops
Washington Post's Michael Cavna: These are the Richard Thompson masterpieces we’ll most remember him by
David Malki: RIP: Richard Thompson, creator of “Cul de Sac”
Encore Stage: Remembering Richard Thompson, Creator of Cul de Sac
Cartoonist Richard Thompson Dies of Parkinson's Disease by Peter Dunlap-Shohl
RIP, Richard Thompson: How the artist extends to us the hand of profound wit and humanity By Michael Cavna
Comics Journal: Tributes to Richard Thompson - Craig Fischer and Warren Bernard and Charles Hatfield
Mike Lynch: Richard Thompson 1957-2016
John Gallagher's tribute cartoon for Richard Thompson
Life Without Richard Thompson by Anton Scamvougeras
Comics Journal: Dancing on the Manhole Cover: The Genius of Richard Thompson by Phil Nel
Comics Journal: Obituary by Andrew Farago
ComicsDC: Claire Rhode on Remembering Mr. Richard
RIP Richard Thompson by Dana Jeri Maier
Donna Lewis' Reply All tribute
ComicsDC's Mike Rhode:A short personal remembrance of Richard Thompson
Brian Fies: Richard Thompson
ICv2: R.I.P. RICHARD THOMPSON
Donna Lewis: So many words. So few words.
Washington Post's Michael Cavna's online obituary
Heroes Con: THANK YOU RICHARD THOMPSON
John Martz: A Cartoonist Remembers His Hero, Cul de Sac’s Richard Thompson
Stacy Curtis: Rest in Peace, Richard Thompson
Dave Kellett's Sheldon comic
Scoop: In Memoriam: Richard Thompson
A Certain Line: When the laughter stops
Washington Post's Michael Cavna: These are the Richard Thompson masterpieces we’ll most remember him by
David Malki: RIP: Richard Thompson, creator of “Cul de Sac”
Encore Stage: Remembering Richard Thompson, Creator of Cul de Sac
Cartoonist Richard Thompson Dies of Parkinson's Disease by Peter Dunlap-Shohl
RIP, Richard Thompson: How the artist extends to us the hand of profound wit and humanity By Michael Cavna
Comics Journal: Tributes to Richard Thompson - Craig Fischer and Warren Bernard and Charles Hatfield
Mike Lynch: Richard Thompson 1957-2016
John Gallagher's tribute cartoon for Richard Thompson
Life Without Richard Thompson by Anton Scamvougeras
Comics Journal: Dancing on the Manhole Cover: The Genius of Richard Thompson by Phil Nel
Comics Journal: Obituary by Andrew Farago
ComicsDC: Claire Rhode on Remembering Mr. Richard
RIP Richard Thompson by Dana Jeri Maier
Donna Lewis' Reply All tribute
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
WUSA's piece on Richard Thompson
Local acclaimed illustrator dies at 58
Ellison Barber, WUSA July 27, 2016http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/local-acclaimed-illustrator-dies-at-58/282921078
Richard Thompson to be memorialized on WUSA news tonight
Ellison Barber of WUSA news compiled a memorial profile about Richard Thompson's life and art which should air at 11 pm EDT if all goes well.
Comic Riffs obituary for Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson, acclaimed 'Cul de Sac' creator and Post contributor, dies at 58
Washington Post Comic Riffs July 27 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/07/27/richard-thompson-acclaimed-cul-de-sac-creator-and-post-contributor-dies-at-58/
Cartoonist Richard Thompson has passed away
I've been informed by Richard's best friend Nick Galifianakis that Richard passed away today due to the effects of Parkinson's Disease. We're poorer for his loss, but richer for his life and art.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Richard Thompson panel at 2011 Heroes Con
Heroes Con is going on this weekend in Charlotte, NC. Richard's mother was an orphan in the town, and the con is held right across the street from the former orphanage space.
We went down twice together, at the invitation of con owner Shelton Drum and his right-hand man, Dustin Harbin. Richard had a great time. Last night I stumbled across a recording that I had forgotten about, so I put it online. I haven't listened to it since recording it, but here's Richard talking about Cul de Sac, and Parkinson's Disease.Heroes Con 2011: Richard Thompson A Celebration
Published June 4, 2011
10:30 AM
Richard Thompson: A Celebration
Room 209
Is Cul-De Sac the best comic strip being published today?
Perhaps, but one thing is for certain, it is the best drawn and the
funniest. Okay, that's two things. Please join Mike Rhode and
some fellow strip creators as we sit down and examine the art of Mr.
Thompson. In addition to discussing craft and daily deadlines, we will
see if Richard can provide any insight as to whether poor Petey will
make it through the entire soccer season without having a psychotic
breakdown. Ahhh, total Bliss (haven).
With Craig Fischer and Team Cul de Sac's Chris Sparks.
Richard Thompson: A Celebration
Room 209
Is Cul-De Sac the best comic strip being published today?
Perhaps, but one thing is for certain, it is the best drawn and the
funniest. Okay, that's two things. Please join Mike Rhode and
some fellow strip creators as we sit down and examine the art of Mr.
Thompson. In addition to discussing craft and daily deadlines, we will
see if Richard can provide any insight as to whether poor Petey will
make it through the entire soccer season without having a psychotic
breakdown. Ahhh, total Bliss (haven).
With Craig Fischer and Team Cul de Sac's Chris Sparks.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
A little bit more on the Cul de Sac play premiere
More on the new Cul de Sac play by Amy Thompson and "Encore Stage - http://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2016/05/more-on-new-cul-de-sac-play-by-amy.html
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Mell Lazarus 1927-2016
Today we lost Mell Lazarus, not only a LEGEND in cartooning but a contributor to Team Cul de Sac.
Mell was such an icon in cartooning that I was always nervous to look at him. It was like looking into the Sun. He was just a star and everyone orbited around him. A true sweetheart.
Mell called me back in 2011 and said that he had lunch with Cathy Guisewite and she had told him about TCDS. He wanted to contribute and I was thrilled.
Thank you and much love Mell,
Chris, Richard, Mike and the whole TCDS gang.
Please read more about him at the links below.
http://www.reuben.org/2016/05/mell-lazarus-1927-2016/
http://www.tomrichmond.com/2016/05/24/mell-lazarus-1927-2016/
Amy Thompson interviewed about her Cul de Sac play premiere
From Page to Stage: How Cul de Sac Was Adapted Into a Play
Playwright Amy Thompson and Encore Theater's Sara Duke talks about adapting the hit Washington Post comic strip.
Friday, May 6, 2016
Cul de Sac the play - coming soon
Based on Richard Thompson's comic strip, and written by Amy Thompson, the play premieres in Arlington, VA on June 3rd.
Click here for all the details.
Click here for all the details.
Monday, April 4, 2016
Heroescon Drink and Draw art needed
Hi everyone. This past weekend we had a great drink and draw at SC COMICCON! We raised almost $1500 bucks for Team Cul de Sac! Thanks to Rob Young and everyone at the show! We had a blast!
Now to look forward to June. This will be our 6th annual Drink and Draw at Heroescon. It happens of on the evening June 17th. I will have the exact time and place for you soon!
Here is what we need to make the big bucks. Art from you!
Yes, we will be at the show at a booth.
Yes, we will have artist who can sit with me and can draw on the spot!
Yes, you can drop off the art at the show if you are attending the show.
Yes, we accept original comic book or strip art.
Yes, we take signed or limited edition books.
Yes, we love to have amazing original art made for the event.
Yes, we will take cash donations at the event.
Yes, we will have signed Richard Thompson books.
Yes, we have a few items left signed by Bill Watterson.
Yes, you can buy us drinks at the event. :)
Yes you can send us more than one item.
Yes, our email is teamculdesac@gmail.com and I will send you information to where to send the art. I need the art by the 10th of June.
Yes, we will kick Parkisnson's, with your help.
No, you can't donate too much awesome art.
Much love,
Chris
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Compleating Cul de Sac book's latest contributions to Team Cul de Sac
Thanks to everyone who bought Compleating Cul de Sac and thus supported Team CdS in fundraising against Parkinson's disease. For the last quarter of 2015, you raised $144.41 which was deposited into Team Fox's account today.
The book is now out of print because we're adding to it and will have an actual publisher. Look for the 2nd edition of the book in Summer 2016 from Lost Art Books. Any profits from the book will continue to go to Team Cul de Sac.
Mike RhodeThe book is now out of print because we're adding to it and will have an actual publisher. Look for the 2nd edition of the book in Summer 2016 from Lost Art Books. Any profits from the book will continue to go to Team Cul de Sac.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016
Compleating Cul de Sac first edition goes out of print
Compleating Cul de Sac's first edition is now out of print, and it's good news!
We're pleased to announce that we (aka The Thompsons) are just about to sign the contract with Picture This Press for them to publish the grandly-themed Richard Thompson Library. Compleating Cul de Sac version 2.0 is being expanded by editor Rhode and designer Bono Mitchell with more interviews, more Thompson art and more Team Cul de Sac art, even as we type. Any profits from this book will continue to be sent to the Michael J. Fox Foundation to fund Parkinson's research, as we had arranged to do with the first edition.
The draft of The Incompleat Art of Why Things Are with an introduction by Joel Achenbach is in the hands of the publisher who's working with his designer on the book. Scott Stewart is continuing to work on a new collection of caricatures.
In the meantime, all of Richard's Cul de Sac books, and The Art of Richard Thompson are still available from his traditional publisher, Andrews McMeel.We're pleased to announce that we (aka The Thompsons) are just about to sign the contract with Picture This Press for them to publish the grandly-themed Richard Thompson Library. Compleating Cul de Sac version 2.0 is being expanded by editor Rhode and designer Bono Mitchell with more interviews, more Thompson art and more Team Cul de Sac art, even as we type. Any profits from this book will continue to be sent to the Michael J. Fox Foundation to fund Parkinson's research, as we had arranged to do with the first edition.
The draft of The Incompleat Art of Why Things Are with an introduction by Joel Achenbach is in the hands of the publisher who's working with his designer on the book. Scott Stewart is continuing to work on a new collection of caricatures.
Mike Rhode
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