very cool stuff by the man himself.

Also, released in the Radiohead style format (pay what you wish) is Ben's work Repetition Patterns which can be found here CClap Publishing

This man is on the move! I need to follow his example!

Chris Onstad, the creator of Achewood, a HILARIOUS online comic strip, will be doing a book signing at Rocketship,  my favorite Graphic Novel/ Comic/ Art Book store in Carrol Gardens/Cobble Hill (who knows which one is correct).

The guy has gotten mad reviews and his comic strip was dubbed #1 online comic of 2007 by Time magazine.

 It's adult humor by the way. Not for kids.

We'll destroy you with our designs! Ha! No, not really, just feed you spiked punch and finger foods and urge you to stay and chat awhile.

Now all you stalking psychopaths can find me but you won't get any punch or food. I'll sniff you out!

Peace!!!

MPG

Info:

 A collection of macabre artists

Urban Alchemist invites you to join us Friday October 24th 2008

~Reception 6-10pm
~FOUR feature artists. Paintings, accessories, objects, and photography.
~Live music at 7pm. Saw and accordion player
~Enjoy poison punch and ghoulish treats!

Directions
343 5th st. (between 5th and 6th Ave.)
Brooklyn, New York 11215
take R train to union
or F train to 7th Ave and 9th St.


FEATURING:

Michael Paige Glover
Painter/ ~Psychological themes which hint at the darker side of the human condition.

Glimmering Prize
Collage artist/ ~Heartfelt treasures made from discarded trinkets.

Outlaws of Border
Collage artist/photographer/ ~ window installation, mixed media art, and old world inspired photography.

PUREVILE
Post-Apocalyptic-Victorian inspired accessories.

Ben was able to give a reading at Freebird Books (a SUPER cool used book store......I bought like 5 books that night) right here in Brooklyn. Of course, Ben read from his book, "Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine"  which contains my very first book cover art and I'm very proud of that fact because it's a beautiful cover and a super great story!

I  have to say, hearing Ben read in person was a great pleasure . He's a natural born stage man and narrator as well. Sharp wit, highly animated and overall a warm and thoughtful guy.  I was thinking "dude, you have to do a  book on tape  series" and I think more than one person agreed, if not, even mentioned it to him. Seriously, the book takes on a whole new spectrum when he reads and I hope other people will have the opportunity to hear him as well. THIS is an important characteristic for a writer and very crucial to making appearances and giving readings. If you have a certain flair for reading in front of people and keeping their attention, then you have a special gift.

Congrats Ben on a great book, reading and night of beers!!!!

Hup, hup, huppy hup!

OA Press, Ben Tanzer Book

Thanks you guys and I look forward to getting a few of these things!!!

As I said before, this was a sweet project, my very first cover art for a book I really dig and go now to check the interview! 

 Thanks you guys!

Orange Alert Interview
 

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As I mentioned in an earlier post, I've been working on the cover art for Ben's new book "Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine" and it's been a great pleasure. It's my first experience illustrating a book cover and I hope to continue with future projects. I wish him the best as well as much success.

Well, this is not about me per-say, it's about Ben and his new book AND, a great interview he gave to Jason and OA Press.  Check it here: Ben Tanzer Interview.

Congrats Ben!

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http://www.artcal.net/event/view/8/7338

I feel great and I'm very thankful to the committee for choosing the piece: "Thicket".

Come join me!

"Rift" Oil on Paper, 22 x 30 in.

You can check out the progression of the book here Orange Alert Press

When I was first approached about the project, I was more than willing to help these guys. In regard to literature, art and music, they certainly have their act together. It just seems like we have similar interests and tastes, and I've never even met them in real life (I'm in New York- they're in the Chicago area).

It's a relationship forged by the internet, which is a perfect example of it's endless capabilities to connect people. Jason's Orange Alert site is a pleasure to read and always interesting ( it was named this past Feb. 08' in Chicagomag.com as one of the top Art & Culture websites), and Ben's writing is superb. After reading many passages from his book, I connected with it from the very beginning. I love the dialogue between the characters. Sometimes all you need is a few distinct lines or sentences to get your imagination rolling. And the title: "Most likely you go your way and I'll go mine" is compelling to me. It has a kind of "punch" to it that most titles do not. I think it's a feeling or mood we can all relate to on a personal or emotional level. It stays with you. The title automatically makes me curious about the contents, and seeing the figures in the foreground juxtaposed against the NYC skyline makes me want to go inside the book. I think readers will feel the same way.

 Cool site:)

MPG