Podcast appearances and mentions of bob eckstein

The days have been getting shorter, the nights longer and the wind bitter-er. Even as the winter solstice draws near, the coming months of cold and darkness make spring seem still an eternity away. Making it through winter is never easy, so how did people in the Middle Ages get by? Join Olivia and Aran as they look into how people not only survived but thrived the whole medieval winter through.For more on some of what we discuss, check out:A digitised version of the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry:https://arca.irht.cnrs.fr/iiif/4856/canvas/canvas-2045964/viewThe History of the Snowman by Bob Eckstein:https://archive.org/details/historyofsnowman00ecks/Anglo-Saxon poem The Menologium:https://oldenglishpoetry.camden.rutgers.edu/the-menologium/Recipes for pottage:https://historydollop.com/2017/01/27/two-peasanty-pottages/Nutrition and the Early Medieval Diet by Kathy L Pearsonhttps://www.jstor.org/stable/2865862Join the official WMG Discord server!! https://discord.gg/txp5E5RdMusic used in this episode is a public domain recording of the medieval French Christmas carol "Nowell, nowell Dieu vous garde," available here: https://archive.org/details/lp_nowel-nowel-english-medieval-carols-and_richard-hickox-member-of-the-richard-hicko/disc1/02.07.+Nowell%2C+nowell+Dieu+vous+garde+(Carol).mp3

On this week's episode, we are delighted to have award-winning writer and New Yorker cartoonist Bob Eckstein with us. Bob's illustrations are iconic, immediately recognizable and always hilarious. His work has been exhibited in the Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco, the Smithsonian Institution, The Cartoon Museum of London, among many others. His work has also appeared in MAD, McSweeney's, National Lampoon, The New York Times, Reader's Digest, SPY, Wall St. Journal and publications worldwide. He has taught at the School of Visual Arts, New York University, Pratt Institute and Yonsei University in South Korea. Bob has worked on over 50 books as either a writer or illustrator or both. A few of his titles include The History of the Snowman, The Complete Book of Cat Names, Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores, and Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums, which we will be discussing at The Bookmark Shoppe in Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday, December 18th at 7pm.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Eckstein! Cartoonist! Writer! Snowman expert! Friend! Delight! This is his website where you can sign up for his free newsletter filled with cartoons, humor, and writing and cartoon advice: BobEckstein.com   And you can get his new bestseller here: Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums. We have a wonderful talk. You can have a wonderful listen. And this is only the first HALF of our chat. For the second portion, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely click on over here to Patreon!   Enjoy!

Bob Eckstein, an award-winning writer, illustrator, and cartoonist, discusses his latest book, 'Footnotes from the World's Greatest Museums.' He shares his motivation for delving into museums and highlights the diverse range of museums featured in the book. Bob emphasizes the user-friendly nature of the book, catering to a wide audience beyond art lovers. He also talks about the power of art to move and inspire, sharing personal experiences from his visits to museums. Bob reflects on his career as a cartoonist and the challenges he faced, as well as his passion for writing and teaching.   FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/fa5d124c4e19/harmonytalk-mailing-list   Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast    https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pop! Squish! Six! Uh-Oh! Cicero! Lipschitz! On this episode of “Out of Office: A Travel Podcast,” the boys talk about one of their favorite cities in the US: Chicago! Perched on Lake Michigan, the city offers stellar food, world-class art and natural history, and a number of easy-to-find hidden wonders. Things we talk about in this week's episode: Chicago Architecture Tour https://www.architecture.org/tours/detail/chicago-architecture-center-river-cruise-aboard-chicago-s-first-lady/  Tiffany Dome at Chicago Cultural Center https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_culturalcenter-tiffanydome.html  Millennium Park https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html  The Bean https://millenniumparkfoundation.org/art-architecture/cloud-gate/  Buckingham Fountain https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain  Crown Fountain https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_s_publicartcrownfountaininmillenniumpark.html  Wrigley Field https://www.mlb.com/cubs/ballpark  Field Museum https://www.fieldmuseum.org/  Art Institute of Chicago https://www.artic.edu/  Thorne Miniatures https://www.artic.edu/highlights/12/thorne-miniature-rooms  Robie House https://flwright.org/tour/robie-house  Hogsalt https://www.hogsalt.com/  Chicago-Style Hot Dogs https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-hot-dogs-chicago  Chicago Pizza https://chicago.eater.com/maps/best-chicago-pizza-restaurants  Roadside America https://www.roadsideamerica.com/    “Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums” by Bob Eckstein https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/travel/museum-guide-bob-eckstein-illustrator.html   

Bob Eckstein, award-winning writer, illustrator cartoonist, educator, speaking about his newest book, "Footnotes From the Most Fascinating Museums: Stories and Memorable Moments from People Who Love Museums," issued by Princeton Architectural Press. www.bobeckstein.com/ www.papress.com/

Explore the intriguing world of museums with Bob Eckstein, celebrated illustrator, writer, and cartoonist, as he discusses his new book, "Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums." This episode dives deep into the stories and secrets behind the museums featured in his latest work. Key Points Discussed: Bob's Inspiration: Learn about the personal and global events that motivated Bob to create a book centered on museums, blending art with the challenges faced by these cultural institutions during the pandemic. Transforming Museum Experiences: Bob reveals how museums have transitioned from traditional settings to vibrant, interactive experiences that captivate modern audiences. Compelling Museum Stories: Hear firsthand about the intriguing and often humorous stories Bob encountered during his research, from unique installations to memorable mishaps. Art Meets Narrative: The episode highlights how Bob uses his artistic skills to bring the stories of various museums to life, aiming to ignite a renewed interest in museum visits among readers. [podcast_subscribe id="320"][podcast_subscribe id="101"] You're going to love my conversation with Bob Eckstein Bob's website Buy Bob's books Twitter Instagram Facebook Bob's Substack mailing list Bob's podcast: The Cartoon Pad Want more Bob? check out episode 225 Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee (support the show) TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more! Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop. [podcast_subscribe id="320"] [fusebox_transcript]

On this week's podcast, we are joined by the multi-talented Bob Eckstein.Bob talks with us about his latest book, "Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums: Stories and Memorable Moments from People Who Love Museums". We also talk about what's funny these days and take the occasional detour into talking about pickleball (you've been warned!)You can check out Bob's website and buy his book here:https://eckstein2.wixsite.com/mysite-1You can also subscribe to his newsletter, The Bob, here:https://thebob.substack.comBob also joins us in the second half of the podcast where we talk about the current New Yorker contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #893 (A sticky housing market). Finalists for contest #895 (Out of this world shopping experience). Current New Yorker contest #897 (Bringing home the bacon). Send us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Bob Eckstein is an award-winning writer, illustrator, New Yorker cartoonist, and the world's leading snowman expert. Bob is a renowned author, cartoonist for The New Yorker, and accomplished writer. He is best known for his book Footnotes From the World's Greatest Bookstores, which made The New York Times best-seller list. In addition to his impressive credentials, Eckstein is an outspoken advocate for independent bookstores and regularly speaks on the topic. He also holds the positions of Creative Director and Contributing Editor at Writer's Digest, as well as serving as an Adjunct Professor at NYU. My guest, Bob Eckstein, and I discuss: Discover the fascinating history of snowmen with Bob Eckstein, the world's leading snowman expert and author of "The Illustrated History of the Snowman". Hear Bob's inspiring story of perseverance and creativity, from being fired early on to becoming a renowned cartoonist, author, and humorist despite not finishing high school. Learn about Bob's experience attending art school and joining the faculty upon graduation, where he has taught art and humor for over 40 years. Gain insight into Bob's creative process and approach to humor writing, including tips for connecting with your audience and crafting effective cartoons. Explore Bob's many published works, including "The Elements of Stress," "The Complete Book of Cat Names," and "Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores." Hear Bob's thoughts on the importance of community in any field and the role of mentorship in shaping the next generation of artists and writers. and so much more! You're going to love my conversation with Bob Eckstein Bob's website Buy Bob's books Twitter Instagram Facebook Bob's Substack mailing list Bob's podcast: The Cartoon Pad SPONSOR: Morgan and Morgan: For more information go to https://ForThePeople.com/CLASSIC Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Buy me a coffee (support the show) Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys catch up on all things cartooning. Shaw's interruptions of Bob finally erupt and Marty plays with his new sound effects machine. It's one to miss! Also we praise recent cartoons and mentions by Dave Gomberg, Drew Panckeri, Hilary Campbell, Nick Downes, Sam Gross, and Jason Chatfield. Image is Bob's most recent in The New Yorker!

Michelle Fern is joined by award-winning illustrator and New York Times best-selling author, Bob Eckstein, to talk about his latest book, The Complete Book of Cat Names (That Your Cat Won't Answer to, Anyway). Reader, beware! A cat's name will set the tone for the rest of their personal and professional life. Recent studies from dubious cat blogs have shown that 80 percent of cat owners regret the name they gave their feline friends. Here, you will find the most popular cat names (to avoid), bookstore cat names (Homer or Pip), cat names for foodies (S'more or Capers), James Bond villain cats (Golden Paws or Jinx), and many more. Tune in to find out more! EPISODE NOTES: The Complete Book of Cat Names (That Your Cat Won't Answer to, Anyway)

On this week's episode, we're joined by cartoonist Bob Eckstein.  Bob shares the origins of his recent cartoon in Caption Contest #825.  We also discuss the finalists for contest #827 and current contest #829 before getting into the CartoonStock Caption Contest and much more. To join Bob's newsletter, see his website belowwww.bobeckstein.com Send us questions or comments to :  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist, David Borchart.  David talks about his very early experiences as a cartoonist (he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist since he was 7 years old!) as well as his experiences at the New Yorker. We have a lively discussion about the caption contest and discover that some hitchhikers are okay to pick up.Vin was a bit under the weather for this episode so he unwisely allowed Paul and Beth to go on without him. He'll know better for next time! David Borchart was also a bit under the weather, but managed to make it to the end, where he announces his body temperature. This announcement is for entertainment purposes only, please, no gambling!David was on the Cartoon Pad Podcast recently with Bob Eckstein and Michael Shaw. He was a good friend of the great George Booth and has some great stories to tell there. Check out that podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cartoon-pad/id1561378159On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorker contest #824      Finalists for contest #826      Current New Yorker Contest #828Send us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

FIVE-HUNDRED EPISODES of The Virtual Memories Show?! Let's celebrate this milestone episode with tributes, remembrances, jokes, congrats, non-sequiturs, and a couple of songs (!) from nearly 100 of my past guests, including Maria Alexander, Jonathan Ames, Glen Baxter, Jonathan Baylis, Zoe Beloff, Walter Bernard, Sven Birkerts, Charles Blackstone, RO Blechman, Phlip Boehm, MK Brown, Dan Cafaro, David Carr, Kyle Cassidy, Howard Chaykin, Joe Ciardiello, Gary Clark, John Crowley, Ellen Datlow, Paul Di Filippo, Joan Marans Dim, Liza Donnelly, Bob Eckstein, Scott Edelman, Barbara Epler, Glynnis Fawkes, Aaron Finkelstein, Mary Fleener, Shary Flenniken, Josh Alan Friedman, Kipp Friedman, Michael Gerber, Mort Gerberg, ES Glenn, Sophia Glock, Paul Gravett, Tom Hart, Dean Haspiel, Jennifer Hayden, Glenn Head, Ron Hogan, Kevin Huizenga, Jonathan Hyman, Andrew Jamieson, Ian Kelley, Jonah Kinigstein, Kathe Koja, Ken Krimstein, Anita Kunz, Peter Kuper, Glenn Kurtz, Kate Lacour, Roger Langridge, Elisabeth Lasch-Quinn, John Leland, David Leopold, Sara Lippmann, David Lloyd, Whitney Matheson, Patrick McDonnell, Dave McKean, Scott Meslow, Barbara Nessim, Jeff Nunokawa, Jim Ottaviani, Celia Paul, Woodrow Phoenix, Darryl Pinckney, Weng Pixin, Eddy Portnoy, Virginia Postrel, Bram Presser, AL Price, Dawn Raffel, Boaz Roth, Hugh Ryan, Dmitry Samarov, Frank Santoro, JJ Sedelmaier, Nadine Sergejeff, Michael Shaw, R Sikoryak, Jen Silverman, Posy Simmonds, Vanessa Sinclair, David Small, Sebastian Smee, Ed Sorel, James Sturm, Mike Tisserand, Tom Tomorrow, Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Kriota Willberg, Warren Woodfin, Jim Woodring, and Claudia Young. Plus, we look at back with segments from the guests we've lost over the years: Anthea Bell, Harold Bloom, Bruce Jay Friedman, Milton Glaser, Clive James, JD McClatchy, DG Myers, Tom Spurgeon, and Ed Ward. Here's to the next 500 shows! • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal

Join me as I chat with Bob Eckstein, internationally-known cat cartoonist and author of the recently published book, The Complete Book of Cat Names (Your Cat Won't Answer To, Anyway). Bob shares with us his motivation behind drawing cat cartoons and how he started on his career path. I think you'll find this interview fascinating, funny at times, and all over the place!

Join me as I chat with Bob Eckstein, internationally-known cat cartoonist and author of the recently published book, The Complete Book of Cat Names (Your Cat Won't Answer To, Anyway). Bob shares with us his motivation behind drawing cat cartoons and how he started on his career path. I think you'll find this interview fascinating, funny at times, and all over the place!

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Bob Eckstein.  We discuss his interesting path into cartooning, which includes him being a finalist in the New Yorker Caption Contest, his several published books and what type of cartooning he is mostly into these days.  We also share thoughts on what makes a good caption. visit his website to see his work and purchase his books. www.bobeckstein.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss...   The winning caption for New Yorker contest #808  Finalists for contest #810  Current New Yorker Contest #812 Send us questions or comments to :  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

BONUS CONTENT: A Cartoon Pad mini podcast recording drama queen co-host Bob Eckstein's dismay at co-host Michael Shaw's appearance on the competing Cartoon Caption Contest podcast and why Michael can't be interesting on HIS own podcast.

Cartoon great and performer Victoria Roberts drops by the Cartoon Pad to share stories of her fascinating career. Hosts Michael Shaw and Bob Eckstein are still working out kinks on their podcast and have not killed each other yet. Follow Victoria Roberts on @TNYcartoonistVR and see her work at victoriaroberts.net.

Bob Eckstein, Author, Cartoonist, Educator from NY & Wayne County, PA, speaking with WVIA in 2017 about his books, "The Illustrated History of the Snowman" issued by Globe Pequot. And "Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores" published by PenguinRandomHouse. www.bobeckstein.com

Bob Eckstein of NY & Lake Ariel, PA, author, cartoonist, illustrator & educator, speaking about the year 2020 and creating cartoons during a pandemic, about new year's resolutions, about his new book, "All's Fair in Love & War: The Ultimate Cartoon Book by the World's Greatest Cartoonists" issued by Princeton Architectural Press--www.papress.com/ To sign up for Bob's free newsletter: eckstein@pipeline.com www.bobeckstein.com/

This week on Lifestyles, we reach into the archives for Lillian's conversation with writer, illustrator, and snowman expert Bob Eckstein. He’s the author of The Illustrated History of the Snowman and talks about his journey uncovering the snowman’s origins. Also on the show, Lillian shares her holiday traditions. Happy Holidays! To learn more about Bob Eckstein, visit http://bobeckstein.com/

This week on Lifestyles, we reach into the archives for Lillian's conversation with writer, illustrator, and snowman expert Bob Eckstein. He’s the author of The Illustrated History of the Snowman and talks about his journey uncovering the snowman’s origins. Also on the show, Lillian shares her holiday traditions. Happy Holidays! To learn more about Bob Eckstein, visit http://bobeckstein.com/

2020 has been anything but an easy year -- you know with a pandemic and all. But, a little humor can go a long way. Enter award-winning writer, illustrator, and cartoonist, Bob Eckstein. Bob has had his cartoons published in the New York Times, MAD magazine and the New Yorker. Bob's a regular guest on Cityscape, and joins us this week to talk about what he's been up to during the pandemic, including putting out a new book with famed New Yorker cartoonist, Michael Shaw. It's called The Elements of Stress and the Pursuit of Happy-ish in this Current Sh*tstorm. 

Bob Eckstein, award-winning author and cartoonist, from NYC & Lake Ariel, PA, speaking about his two new books: "The Elements of Stress" issued by Humorist Books (humoristbooks.com), and "All's Fair in Love and War: The Ultimate Cartoon Book." "Elements of Stress" is a humorous handbook for coping during the Covid-19 pandemic and other trying times, filled with tips and Eckstein's cartoons and those by co-author Michael Shaw. www.bob eckstein.com

Got the election / pandemic / climate change / midlife / inexplicable rash blues? Then listen to me and cartoonist & humorist Michael Shaw talk about his new book, The Elements of Stress and the Pursuit of Happy-ish in this Current Sh*tstorm (co-authored by the great Bob Eckstein, from Weekly Humorist Press)! We get into how Michael and Bob managed to mash up Strunk & White with Thurber & White to create a prose & cartoons handbook to dealing with This Whole Situation, then explore Michael's history in cartooning and humor, how he balances that with a day job in writing and editing, his discovery that if he drew cartoons any better he'd be terrible, and why he took a hiatus from submitting gags to The New Yorker (and whether they know he's taken said hiatus). We also get into his literary loves, the perils of listening to William S. Burroughs audiobooks on late-night commutes, how his florid-rococo style balances with Eckstein's Hemingway-on-valium approach, the lesson he learned from Milton Glaser about One Element of Dissonance, and more! Follow Michael on Twitter and Instagram • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal

Author and cartoonist Bob Eckstein joins the show to discuss his hilarious new book, The Elements of Stress. Bob tries to get to the bottom of Adam's numerous issues and plays the game: Danny or Adam, Who's Stressed About What?

This episode of Talkward welcomes the non-stop comedy cartoon duo Bob Eckstein and Michael Shaw! The both are long-time famous cartoonists and writers who have been featured in The New […]

This episode of Talkward welcomes the non-stop comedy cartoon duo Bob Eckstein and Michael Shaw! The both are long-time famous cartoonists and writers who have been featured in The New […]

This edition of KVC-Arts begins with KVCR’s Benjamin Purper in conversation with comedian Aaron Chase, from Riverside, and often seen in downtown Redlands. Then Lillian Vasquez speaks with illustrator, writer and cartoonist Bob Eckstein, author of The History of the Snowman with documented snowman illustrations going back as far as the late 14 th century. Lillian also speaks with author, speaker, and podcast host- and now host of the Ted Radio Hour - Manoush Zomorodi.

    This week, we posted a great interview with a special friend of Love University, Bob Eckstein, America’s beloved cartoonist, humorist, and New York Times bestselling author. Through his funny tales and whimsical sense of humor, we learned some valid truths about love and life, as follows:   *Humor is a Turn-On: Research shows that having a sense of humor can attract a romantic partner. We tend to recognize humor as a sign of intelligence, which is also an attractive trait to have in a mate. Moreover, when we laugh, we release the hormone cortisol, which lowers our stress level and makes us feel better. It’s true that we like to be around others who make us laugh. If you’re single, expand your “funny muscles”—go to comedy clubs, listen to the best comedians, read funny books, take an improv (improvisational acting) class. Try writing someone of your own jokes and humorous stories, and practice them first on people you know and trust. Then, tell them to people you don’t know. Eventually, you can become a funnier person who brings light and joy to others—and can potentially attract someone who resonates with your sense of humor.   *Marry Your Enemy and Get Them to Love You: In Bob’s case, he met his wife in college, but they were “competitive enemies” who disliked each other. 12 years later, they reconnected by random at a funeral and the romantic sparks flew between them—today they are very much in love and happily married. According to Gottman’s groundbreaking research on marriage success, couples who fight and have conflicts don’t necessarily get divorced or have bad marriages. Sometimes, the passion in the relationship sparks conflict, but the happy couples are equally skilled at defusing and softening conflicts (humor, a timely physical touch) so that it doesn’t escalate into something mean-spirited and hurtful. Some differences, and even conflict at times, can add a touch of energy and passion to a relationship as long as the couple fully understand and respect each other, and place each other first in each other’s hearts.   *Look for the Joy and Wonder in the World:   Bob wrote two well-received books on topics he was passionate about: bookstores and snowmen. He traveled around the US finding small independent bookstores and interviewing the owners—learning about the passion they had for that endangered species: the brick-and-mortar bookstore. Then, he spent 7 years traveling around the world—museums and libraries—to discover the history of the snowman (figure made from snow). He learned that prehistoric man made snowmen as a form of communication—covering a variety of topics from social to political. Also, according to Bob, going to a snowy place, and making a snowman, can have therapeutic benefits. You can recapture the childhood spontaneity of play and develop your creativity. According to Bob, all of us can benefit by making a snowman at some point in our life.   Bob’s message is simple, but powerful: Find your passion and become an expert at it, whether it’s cooking, writing, gardening, meditation, exercise, art, technology, and so on. You can do it for a living or just for fun. The key is to learn as much as you can about your passion, and immerse yourself in the thing you are most fascinated about. It’s true: the more you practice and apply your passion in your daily life, the happier and more joyful you will feel, and the more love you can give to yourself and others.        

Our guest this week Bob Eckstein, an award-winning writer, illustrator and cartoonist. Bob's had his cartoons published in the New York Times, MAD Magazine and the New Yorker. They've also been featured in the Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco, the Smithsonian Institute, and the Cartoon Museum of London. Bob's also a snowman expert. He wrote a book called The Illustrated History of the Snowman. Bob's latest book is Everyone's a Critic: The Ultimate Cartoon Book. It features a collection of New Yorker cartoons that celebrate “the art of the drawn critique.”    

Our guest this week Bob Eckstein, an award-winning writer, illustrator and cartoonist. Bob's had his cartoons published in the New York Times, MAD Magazine and the New Yorker. They’ve also been featured in the Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco, the Smithsonian Institute, and the Cartoon Museum of London. Bob's also a snowman expert. He wrote a book called The Illustrated History of the Snowman. Bob’s latest book is Everyone’s a Critic: The Ultimate Cartoon Book. It features a collection of New Yorker cartoons that celebrate “the art of the drawn critique.”    

The SoFlo Weird team hits up The Miami Book Fair in search of weird writers. This event draws more than 300 national and international artists from around the world making it ground zero for eclectic storytellers. We discover a secret plot to kill George Washington with New York Times bestseller Brad Meltzer. Then we talk with the one and only snowman expert Bob Eckstein, an award winning illustrator, New York Times bestseller and cartoonist for the New Yorker. It's a classic case of weirdness fueling creativity resulting in success.

This very special episode of Talkward welcomes cartoonists Bob Eckstein, Steven McGinn, and Robert Leighton! Full house! They stopped by the studio after going by The New Yorker to submit some cartoons. We discuss the joke writing process, appearances on old game shows, and we dissect the reasons why some of Steve's cartoons got rejected very, very quickly. We also chat about Bob Eckstein's new book, "Everyone's A Critic- The Ultimate Cartoon Book" which is on sale now and you should go buy it right now!

This very special episode of Talkward welcomes cartoonists Bob Eckstein, Steve McGinn, and Robert Leighton! Full house! They stopped by the studio after going by The New Yorker to submit some cartoons. We discuss the joke writing process, appearances on old game shows, and we dissect the reasons why some of Steve's cartoons got rejected very, very quickly. We also chat about Bob Eckstein's new book, "Everyone's A Critic- The Ultimate Cartoon Book" which is on sale now and you should go buy it right now!ABOUT THE BOOK: We are all critics now. From social media “likes” to reviews on Yelp and Rotten Tomatoes, we’re constantly asked to give our opinion and offer feedback. Everyone’s a Critic is a curated collection of the best and brightest New Yorker cartoonists celebrating the art of the drawn critique, whether about restaurants, art, sports, dates, friends, or modern life. Featuring the work of thirty-six masters of the cartoon, including Roz Chast, Sam Gross, Nick Downes, Liza Donnelly, Bob Mankoff, Michael Maslin, and Mick Stevens, over half the cartoons in this book appear in print for the first time.     

Bob Eckstein is an illustrator, cartoonist, and writer whose work frequently appears in the New Yorker, the New York Times, and MAD magazine. He is the author of Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores and, most recently, The Ultimate Cartoon Book of Book Cartoons We discover how Bob got his first book deal and more.   Find Bob at http://bobeckstein.com/ Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

Natalie chats with author Jeff Somers, cartoonist Bob Eckstein, and writer Patricia Powell about the annual Writer's Digest Conference--wrapping up the two-part installment. 

This is a big one: Dave London & Pete Chianca welcome the great Bob Eckstein, best-selling author of "The History of the Snowman" and "Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores," editor of the new compilation "The Ultimate Cartoon Book of Book Cartoons" and longtime cartoonist for the New Yorker and many others. Plus in the intro, they experiment with some new technology that goes a little wonky. (Don't worry, it gets better as they go along.) ABOUT 'STRIP SEARCH' A podcast where “Pet Peeves” cartoonists Dave London and Pete Chianca interview cartooning professionals and talk comic strips: their history, classic comics, the current state of the industry, and comics to watch out for. Visit petpeevescomic.com/podcast for past episodes.  

Because of a last-minute guest cancellation, I had no show lined up for this week! Rather than take a second week off this summer, I decided it was time for another Gil Roth AMA episode, since the last one was almost 5 years ago. Thirty-two past and upcoming guests and Patreon supporters came through with questions for me, including (in the order I answered them): Ken Krimstein, Hugh Ryan, Barry Corbett, Joe Ciardiello, Glynnis Fawkes, Kyle Cassidy, Ian Kelley, Kate Lacour, Dean Haspiel, Eddy Portnoy, Kate Maruyama, Tom Spurgeon, Jonathan Hyman, David Leopold, Paine Proffitt, David Townsend, Boaz Roth, Chris Reynolds, Liniers, Caleb Crain, Bob Eckstein, Ersi Sotiropoulos, Andrea Tsurumi, Henry Wessells, Vanessa Sinclair, Jim Ottaviani, Maria Alexander, Mary Fleener, Stephen Nadler, Charles Blackstone, Lauren Weinstein, and David Shields. We cover everything from creative lessons learned to "why so many cartoonists?", from what books I re-read and why to who is on my Mount Rushmore list of dream guests, from the comics and GNs that have affected me most to what I think about the Peak TV era, from how running has affected my podcast-practices to who my most obstreperous guest has been, and plenty more! And it was all done in a single two-hour take, so give it a listen! • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal

Bob Eckstein, Best-selling Author, Illustrator, Cartoonist & Snowman Expert, speaking about his new book, "The Ultimate Cartoon Book of Book Cartoons," published by Princeton Architectural Press, in anticipation of the Hawley Public Library's Annual Booklover's Bash on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Silver Birches Resort, Lake Wallenpaupack, Hawley, PA., at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and Presentation of Eckstein's cartoons with Q & A and a book signing. www.waynelibraries.org 570-226-4620

When it comes to snowmen, most of us are familiar with the likes of Frosty and Olaf from the Disney film Frozen, but snowmen have a history that extends well beyond the creation of these animated figures. Bob Eckstein is an award winning illustrator, writer, New Yorker cartoonist, the author of the New York Times best-selling Footnotes from the World’s Greatest Bookstores, and snowman expert. In his book, The Illustrated History of the Snowman, Eckstein reveals the ancient origins of the snowman and its contemporary evolution. Bob Eckstein is our guest on this week's Cityscape.

When it comes to snowmen, most of us are familiar with the likes of Frosty and Olaf from the Disney film Frozen, but snowmen have a history that extends well beyond the creation of these animated figures. Bob Eckstein is an award winning illustrator, writer, New Yorker cartoonist, the author of the New York Times best-selling Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores, and snowman expert. In his book, The Illustrated History of the Snowman, Eckstein reveals the ancient origins of the snowman and its contemporary evolution. Bob Eckstein is our guest on this week's Cityscape.

Today on Talkward is our first repeat guest, New York Times bestselling author, award winning cartoonist and snowman expert Bob Eckstein! Bob’s new book The Illustrated History of the Snowman […]

Today on Talkward is our first repeat guest, New York Times bestselling author, award winning cartoonist and snowman expert Bob Eckstein! Bob's new book The Illustrated History of the Snowman is out now! We discuss Steampunk's rise in the 1980s, the ongoing holiday decorations feud with his neighbor and making squirrels dance for his pleasure. Oh, and we happen upon the topic of snowman pornography! Bob's cartoon's are featured regularly in The New Yorker, MAD Magazine and Weekly Humorist! Make sure you check out Bob's appearances coming up in the NYC area! Check out his other recent book: Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores. Follow him on twitter @BobEckstein  and Instagram @bob_eckstein

In this episode of Talkward, New York Times bestselling author and New Yorker cartoonist Bob Eckstein chats about his new book ‘Footnotes From The Worlds Greatest Bookstores'. We discuss his drawing process and his title as ‘Snowman Expert' as well as his follow up to his holiday classic ‘The History of the Snowman'.

In this episode of Talkward, New York Times bestselling author and New Yorker cartoonist Bob Eckstein chats about his new book ‘Footnotes From The Worlds Greatest Bookstores’. We discuss his […]

Today's Guest: Bob Eckstein, author, The History of the Snowman Order The History of the Snowman by Bob Eckstein, available from Amazon.com by clicking on the book cover above!   Cartoon by Bob Eckstein My guest today is Bob Eckstein, author of The History of the Snowman and a humor columnist and cartoonist. But first, I’d like to set the tone for this interview by reading from a poem that Bob found on a needlepoint throw pillow sold at a garage sale: I made a snowman as perfect as can be, I thought I’d keep it as a friend, and let it sleep with me. I made it some pajamas, And a pillow for its head. Then last night he ran away, But first he wet the bed. Bob Eckstein Website • Facebook • Twitter • The History of the Snowman website Order The History of the Snowman from Amazon.com Kicking Through the Ashes: My Life As A Stand-up in the 1980s Comedy Boom by Ritch Shydner. Order your copy today by clicking on the book cover above!     The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

More than 30 of the year's Virtual Memories Show guests tell us about the favorite books they read in 2016 and the books they hope to get to in 2017! Guests include Glen Baxter, Ross Benjamin, Harold Bloom, MK Brown, Nina Bunjevac, Hayley Campbell, David M. Carr, Myke Cole, Liza Donnelly, Bob Eckstein, Glynnis Fawkes, Rachel Hadas, Liz Hand, Glenn Head, Virginia Heffernan, Harry Katz, Ed Koren, David Leopold, Arthur Lubow, Michael Maslin, David Mikics, Ben Model, Christopher Nelson, Jim Ottaviani, Ann Patty, Burton Pike, Frank Sorce, Willard Spiegelman, Leslie Stein, Tom Tomorrow (a.k.a. Dan Perkins), Andrea Tsurumi, Carol Tyler, Jim Woodring, and me, Gil Roth! Check out their selections at our site! Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal

eBooks and on-line retailers have put a strain on independent booksellers around the globe, but mom-and-pop book shops still hold a special place in the hearts of many people, and a lot of them are holding strong against the competition. Illustrator, writer and New Yorker cartoonist Bob Eckstein pays tribute to the independent bookstore in his new book Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores: True Tales and Lost Moments from Book Buyers, Booksellers and Book Lovers. Bob is our guest on this week's Cityscape.

eBooks and on-line retailers have put a strain on independent booksellers around the globe, but mom-and-pop book shops still hold a special place in the hearts of many people, and a lot of them are holding strong against the competition. Illustrator, writer and New Yorker cartoonist Bob Eckstein pays tribute to the independent bookstore in his new book Footnotes from the World’s Greatest Bookstores: True Tales and Lost Moments from Book Buyers, Booksellers and Book Lovers. Bob is our guest on this week’s Cityscape.

For Thanksgiving 2016, more than two dozen past Virtual Memories Show guests chime in on what they're thankful for, including Glen Baxter, Roz Chast, Liz Hand, Hayley Campbell and Tom Spurgeon! (Think of this as a time capsule for what life was like among writers and artists immediately after the 2016 U.S. presidential election.) And there are more contributions, including photos by Jonathan Hyman and cartoons from Bob Eckstein, at chimeraobscura.com/vm/thanksgiving-2016 • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal, and have a happy Thanksgiving!

Artist, writer, humorist and cartoonist Bob Eckstein joins the show to talk about his wonderful new book, Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores: True Tales and Lost Moments from Book Buyers, Booksellers, and Book Lovers. We get into the origins of the project, how he survived the sheer volume of bookstore-cat stories, how he once got dirty in the back shelves of the Strand Bookstore, getting introduced to art by Sports Illustrated, a great lesson in comic timing, getting a late start in cartooning but making up for lost time, marrying his biggest enemy from art school (and eloping to Iceland), becoming a champion of bookstore culture, and more! More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show at Patreon or Paypal

Today’s Guest: Bob Eckstein, author of The History of the Snowman and a humor columnist and cartoonist.Subscribe to Mr. Media for FREE on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MrMediaRadioFor more interviews like this one: http://www.MrMedia.com What is Mr. Media® Interviews? The calm of Charlie Rose, the curiosity of Terry Gross and the unpredictability of Howard Stern! Since February 2007, more than 1,000 exclusive Hollywood, celebrity, pop culture video and audio comedy podcast interviews by Mr. Media®, a.k.a., Bob Andelman, with newsmakers in TV, radio, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, books, websites, social media, politics, sports, graphic novels, and comics! Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/andelmanFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MrMediaRadio

We kick off 2015 with a recap of the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards posing the question, Does anyone really care about Hollywood back patting or are we just here for the food? Just when you think the Globes have credibility, remember this fun historical trivia: What do Arnold Schwarzenegger and Pia Zadora have in common? They both won Golden Globes. Cartoon By The New Yorker cartoonist Bob Eckstein