Monthly Archives: December 2010

Sarah Hollander’s “Twelve Days of Christmas in Washington DC” has Made the Publisher Weekly’s Children Bookshelf!

It seems that I may have summed up the subject of this post already, but we do have some wonderful news! Sarah Hollander, who recently completed the incredibly charming “Twelve Days of Christmas in Washington DC” (published by Sterling) has learned that her book has made the Publisher Weekly’s Children Bookshelf!

She has put a lot of energy into arranging readings and signings, and it seems her marketing efforts have paid off. Congratulations, Sarah!

You can read more on the author, Candice Ransom’s, blog.

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“Paris: the Luminous Years,” Featuring Rick Tulka. We hope.

Over one year ago, while at his Parisian perch Le Sélect, Rick Tulka was interviewed for the documentary “Paris: the Luminous Years,” along with the co-author of his beautiful book “Paris Café: The Sélect Crowd,” Noël Riley Fitch.

And tomorrow evening, December 15th, this new documentary by filmmaker Perry Miller Adato will finally air on PBS! Please check your local listings for exact times.

While we are very optimistic and hope to see plenty of Rick, we have heard through the grapevine that, while at dinner with Noël and her husband last spring, the pair revealed that they had seen a rough cut of the film – and it appears that Rick’s scenes may have been cut. The talented artist has a great sense of humor about it, however, and announced, “That’s show biz!”

There is only one way to really know, however. Be sure to tune in!

Rick Tulka by Rick Tulka:

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“A Bit of Nepotism for the Blog”

Know a dog that needs training? Well, have we got the gal for you! Vicki’s daughter, Annie, has recently started a new business in which she teaches positive behavioral dog training, and she’s thanking folks for their generous referrals by handing out signed, limited edition bottles of Tuthilltown Spirits’s Corn Whiskey (of which Vicki’s husband, Ralph, is the co-founder). We’re keepin’ it in the family!

Learn more about this great promotion here, and please be sure to keep up with Annie’s charming blog!

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Art Barter

Contemporary artworks can command astronomical prices, so what about us little people that appreciate the works, but aren’t the CEO of our own Fortune 500 Company?

Introducing Art Barter, a clever idea that benefits wildly successful artists and us peons alike. Labeling itself as “a platform for free exchange between artists and the public,” the New York edition will open TONIGHT at the NP Contemporary Arts Center on the Lower East Side.

There is an exciting catch, however – while the curators reveal the participating artists, the pieces themselves remain unlabeled, allowing spectators to react based on their own genuine appreciation for the work.

You can learn more here.

Image by Wendy Wray (what would you give for this beauty?) :

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David Lipson is Featured in ‘In New York’

‘In New York’ features a great mix of “art, antiques, and stylish finds” in their ‘Eclectic Collector’ section, and it comes as no surprise that the distinctive Robots created by David Lipson have found a place here. Take a look (and scroll down a bit – his is the second listing) to see the mention of his current gallery showing at the Animazing Gallery here in NYC.

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A view of Animazing’s storefront:

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And the Winners Are…

Ladies and gentlemen, the Society of Illustrators has announced the winners for its 53rd exhibition, and Morgan Gaynin is excited to announce that we have had a number of our artists included this year!

To start off, let’s begin with two artists that are being included for the very first time – Pete Ryan and Carlo Stanga!

Pete Ryan’s conceptual piece from Las Vegas Weekly has been accepted into the editorial category:

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And Carlo Stanga’s stunning MTA poster has been accepted into the institutional category:

carlomtaCongratulations, gentlemen! We are certain that we will see your work at the Society many times to come.

Additionally, we are pleased to share that Beppe Giacobbe has had two pieces accepted. ‘N’Drangheta’ will be featured in the editorial show:

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and ’20 Years’ has been accepted into the institutional category:

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A. Richard Allen had his book cover and the interior for “Bratt Farrar” accepted into the sequential category:

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Steven Tabbutt’s ‘Dogwood’ from his recent ABC book has been accepted into the book category:

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Rene Milot’s mysterious gentleman has been accepted into the advertising category:

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And John Thompson’s image ‘One Cow’ has been accepted in unpublished:

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Congratulations to all!