Andrews McMeel has put Pat Oliphant's introductory comic strip from the 2004 collection of Richard's Poor Almanac online. Oliphant compared Richard to Michelangelo which probably made him squirm, but grin.
His next book was blurbed by Bill Watterson, which shocked him, since he knew Pat, but not Bill.Thursday, August 11, 2016
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Comic scholar John Lent on Richard Thompson's last books
"Scratchy sketchbook drawings, doodlings, exquisite caricatures and humorous paintings": Reviewing Richard Thompson's last books
by John A. Lent, publisher and editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Comic Art.
International Journal of Comic Art blog August 10, 2016
http://ijoca.blogspot.com/2016/08/scratchy-sketchbook-drawings-doodlings.html
This review will appear in print in the Spring/Summer 2016 IJOCA issue later this summer.
International Journal of Comic Art blog August 10, 2016
http://ijoca.blogspot.com/2016/08/scratchy-sketchbook-drawings-doodlings.html
This review will appear in print in the Spring/Summer 2016 IJOCA issue later this summer.
Monday, August 8, 2016
Oct 8: Richard Thompson, Cartoonist and Illustrator -- A Tribute
Richard Thompson, Cartoonist and Illustrator -- A Tribute
Richard Thompson, creator of the comic strip Cul de Sac, passed away from complications of Parkinson's disease this summer. Learn more about this Reuben Award-winning artist through a screening of the 2014 documentary The Art of Richard Thompson and a presentation on Thompson's background and accomplishments by one of the late cartoonist's friends.
Saturday, October 8, 2016
1:00 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Regional Library
1133 Mathis Ferry Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843.849.6161
http://www.ccpl.org
Richard Thompson, creator of the comic strip Cul de Sac, passed away from complications of Parkinson's disease this summer. Learn more about this Reuben Award-winning artist through a screening of the 2014 documentary The Art of Richard Thompson and a presentation on Thompson's background and accomplishments by one of the late cartoonist's friends.
Saturday, October 8, 2016
1:00 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Regional Library
1133 Mathis Ferry Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843.849.6161
http://www.ccpl.org
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
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