Podcast appearances and mentions of george mccalman

Join Nicole as she sits down with Sunset District artists George McCalman and Georgia Hodges in their studio to explore their creative inspirations, artistic journeys, and more.

Journalist and podcaster Carvell Wallace regularly contributes to the New York Times Magazine, and has written cover profiles for Rolling Stone, GQ, and Esquire. His intimate, often heartbreaking essays address everything from the end of Barack Obama's presidency, to the connections between cowboy poetry and forgotten histories of Black people, to the possibility that his mother would have wanted an abortion. Wallace's new memoir, Another Word For Love, looks back on his own life, from experiencing homelessness with his mother to raising two teenagers in a disturbingly violent and precarious world. In 2019, Wallace co-wrote The Sixth Man with Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors.  On May 16, 2024, Carvell Wallace came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to be interviewed on stage by artist and visual journalist George McCalman, whose books include Illustrated Black History. 

“Black history,” writes award-winning artist and graphic designer George McCalman, “tends to mean the ten people who are lauded every Black History Month of every Black History Year.” McCalman upends that constricted notion in his most recent book, “Illustrated Black History,” a tribute to 140 pioneering – but sometimes unseen – Black artists, advocates and thinkers who have “sacrificed their lives and livelihoods or forfeited their homes and sanctuaries” in the course of defining American history. We talk to McCalman about those he chose to profile, paint and celebrate. This segment originally aired February 16, 2023. Guests: George McCalman, artist, graphic designer and creative director; His most recent book is "Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen"

Today, I interview George McCalman who has always found solace in his art, which has served as a safe haven for him to freely express his thoughts and feelings. Against all odds, he rose. An African American in a white neighborhood, he defied discrimination. With creativity as his weapon, he forged his path to self-discovery.McCalman is an artist and creative director based in San Francisco. He is known for his design studio, McCalman Co., which collaborates with a diverse range of cultural clients. George is also a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, where he documents Bay Area culture in his observed and first-person columns. His first book, "Illustrated Black History: Honoring The Iconic and Unseen," was published in 2022.George's journey has not been without its struggles, having experienced the challenges of finding his voice and identity as an artist. Growing up in Grenada and later moving to New York City, George had to navigate being a young boy in a new educational system and culture. However, his introspective nature, sensitivity, and keen observations of the world around him shaped his perspective and artistic talents. With the influence of his mother and grandmother, George discovered his love for art and storytelling at a young age. Despite initially doubting his identity as an artist, he eventually embraced it and found his voice through the creation of meaningful illustrations. George's artistic journey has been marked by a pivotal moment in Mexico City, where he realized that he could merge his roles as an artist and art director. Since then, he has dedicated himself to both disciplines, continuing to explore and celebrate the stories and histories of marginalized voices in America through his art.Join us as we delve into the world of George McCalman, witnessing the profound impact of his artistry, and discovering the resilience and determination that have propelled him on this extraordinary journey. Prepare to be captivated by his unique vision, as we explore how one individual's struggle can become an unyielding source of inspiration for us all.__________________Educated as a fine art painter with a focus on philosophy, McCalman defines himself as an artist and creative director. In practice, that means he illustrates, designs, and writes about the complex concepts he explores in his work.Other than being an artist, he is a creative director and Co-Principal of McCalman.Co. His background in the editorial world is a foundation of his storytelling, and his fine art practice has reframed his perspective on the importance of design. A culture columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, McCalman's first book Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen won the 2023 NAACP Award for Outstanding Literary Work as well as profound accolades by The New Yorker's Hilton Als, NPR, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Fast Company and many others.__________________Find George here:https://www.mccalman.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mccalman-7b705a5/https://www.facebook.com/mccalman.cohttps://www.instagram.com/george.mccalman/ https://www.harpercollins.com/products/illustrated-black-history-george-mccalman?variant=39981632782370Support the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.

Author, artist, and designer George McCalman speaks about making his award-winning book (Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen) at the intersection of twin curiosities - to learn more about black history, and to find out if he could be an artist. This is a conversation about curiosity, the importance of following your own compass, and the need for every artist to be a work-in-progress.

If you have aspirations of being an agency owner one day, then you might get some great insight from this week's guest, Sean DallasKidd. Sean is the co-founder and chief creative officer of DemonstratexDDW, and he uses his decades of experience to help brands define their story and communicate with their audiences.Sean told me more about his new role, sharing what it looks like to run an agency from the C-suite and help it stand out from the competition. We also delved into Sean's background, where he spoke about attending SCAD, getting into the publishing world, and how his shift to agencies helped prepare him for his current leadership responsibilities. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable has been the secret to Sean's success, and it's definitely paid off! (Big thanks to George McCalman for the introduction!)LinksSean DallasKidd's WebsiteSean DallasKidd on InstagramDemonstratexDDWFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Selma Tornado ReliefWe are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th.Click or tap here to donate, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated).Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery!==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free.Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you.We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!Click or tap here to join The Tenth Collective today!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========Buy Our Merch!Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast.Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by HoverWith over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.

On today's episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast, Naketa Ren Thigpen sits down with George McCalman. An author of a brilliant book that reimagines our idea of Black History, with a collection of 145 Black heroes from activists, scientists, politicians, business owners, artist and everything in between. ILLUSTRATED BLACK HISTORY is a one-of-a-kind project about unique subjects by a triple-threat artist, author and designer that pays homage to Black Americans and their historical achievements and recognizes the breadth and abundance of Black excellence.  What to expect in today's BBP episode:-George's take on what this book ultimately represents: Black excellence and why Black and white audiences should know about the figures in the book.-Why we should reimagine our life-The gift we gain from becoming innovators of change-How to muster the courage to embrace our difference as a strength-The cost of choosing yourself and why you should be unapologetic about it More about the authorGeorge McCalman is an artist, graphic designer, and creative director. His studio, McCalman.co, creates long-lasting brands for clients across arts, lifestyle, food, and mobile media. He is a senior lecturer in graphic design at California College of Art and is the author and illustrator for the San Francisco Chronicle's monthly “Observed” column. He lives in San Francisco.  Contact George McCalmanhttps://www.mccalman.co/ Subscribe, REVIEW, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa Ren Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout, navigate relationship hurdles, and what overall work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional personal development podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or your favorite podcast app to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.If you are a woman entrepreneur who is ready to heal from emotional pain that seems to be inhibited you from living fully in work/life (and LOVE), it may just be time for you to get radical and reclaim your power. Visit http://beintentionallyselfish.com  to evolve, arrive (and) expand…Now Go! Enjoy the balance of your day, but remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!Naketa Ren Thigpen is a Balance (and) Relationship Advisor activating power couples (and) potent humans ready to self-actualize wholeness |Architect of Intentionally Selfish Suite Incubator- Training & Certification for Women Entrepreneurs| Podcast Host & Transformational Speaker. Interested in learning more, visit www.thigpro.com Ready to activate joy in work/life (and LOVE), enjoy this Complimentary Masterclass at asknaketa.com

“Black history,” writes award-winning artist and graphic designer George McCalman, “tends to mean the ten people who are lauded every Black History Month of every Black History Year.” McCalman upends that constricted notion in his most recent book, “Illustrated Black History,” a tribute to 140 pioneering – but sometimes unseen – Black artists, advocates and thinkers who have “sacrificed their lives and livelihoods or forfeited their homes and sanctuaries” in the course of defining American history. We talk to McCalman about those he chose to profile, paint and celebrate. Guests: George McCalman, artist, graphic designer and creative director; His most recent book is "Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen"

During Black History Month in 2016, today's guest, artist George McCalman, challenged himself to paint, research, and write about one Black pioneer every day for a month. That challenge resulted in a beautiful new book, "Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen."

In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to the San Francisco based artist George McCalman, author of "ILLUSTRATED BLACK HISTORY: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen" about many black Americans including James Baldwin, Ida B. Wells, Audre Lord and Nina Simone. ABOUT GEORGE McCALMAN: Raised in Brooklyn, George McCalman credits his Caribbean background for his unique ability to both embrace and rebel against traditional modes of design, enabling his work to simultaneously integrate and stand out in its industry. George is a fine artist, illustrator and graphic designer. His studio serves primarily art, lifestyle, and food clients. MCCALMAN.CO creates a classic, long-lasting brand that continues to define its clients as they evolve. His fine art practice combines social commentary with aesthetic precision and draws inspiration from his community and the world around him. His latest book is “An Illustrated Black History” (2022) ABOUT ANDREW KEEN: Name as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all are in for a real treat this week, because I got the chance to catch up with the extremely talented and accomplished George McCalman. He is well known for his work a studio owner and creative director, and he recently published his first book, Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen.George shared how the idea for the book came about, and he spoke about some of the surprising and interesting things that came up during his research on who to include. He also talked about getting his start in the magazine industry as an art director, shared what convinced him to eventually start his own business, and elaborated on how his style has evolved over the years. George is a master of his craft and a true inspiration to aspiring creatives everywhere!LinksMcCalman.Co StudioGeorge McCalman on InstagramGeorge McCalman on TwitterIllustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the UnseenFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Selma Tornado ReliefWe are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th.Click or tap here to donate, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated).Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery!==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free.Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you.We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!Click or tap here to join The Tenth Collective today!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us there and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========Buy Our Merch!Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast.Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by HoverWith over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.

When producer Alice Daniels moved to the San Joaquin Valley she wasn't happy about it, but she found there was more to it than she thought. We go along with her as she explores the San Joaquin Valley in the series, "The Other California." Plus, we'll hear from San Francisco artist George McCalman. He'll read from his new book of illustrations.

George McCalman joins Jesse this week to talk about how he became a designer, why he doesn't really care for recipes, and his One: Fried Jacks. George McCalman is an author, designer, and the founder of McCalman.Co. His latest book is Illustrated Black History. You can follow him on Instagram @mccalmanco.   Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

George McCalman created a visual guide, "Illustrated Black History", beautiful enough for adults and kids. Do you have a community story we should tell? Tell us in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

George McCalman lives in San Francisco. His book, "Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen," came out on September 27th, 2022.

Our world is filled with heroes we think we know as well as amazing influencers who the world has not yet heard of. George McCalman recognized this as a truth of Black people throughout American History, and set out to document and celebrate them. His latest creative endeavor, Illustrated Black History  features 145 people who have shaped our world and George tells their stories through a triple lens: as an illustrator, journalist and an acclaimed creative director.Pick up your copy of Illustrated Black History 

George McCalman is an artist and creative director based in San Francisco, who recently published The Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen. He joins us to discuss the process he went through to narrow his list of historical figures from 500 to 145, his artistic process, and what it meant for him to orient himself around Black history in the US as a young Grenadian immigrant. Among the figures featured in the book are James Baldwin, Madeline Anderson, Colin Kaepernick, and the first Black person to travel into space, Guion S. Bluford. Follow George McCalman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccalmanco —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen w/ George McCalman appeared first on KPFA.

“Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen.” with George McCalman. Website: https://www.shopmccalman.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I chat with Grenadian-American, George McCalman, about immigration experiences, racial issues in America and the Caribbean, as well as his new book - Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen.Connect with George - Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport the showConnect with @carryonfriends - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter A Breadfruit Media Production

This week on Black and Published, Nikesha speaks with George McCalman, author of the book, Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen. The work  collects 145 of George's original portraits of Black pioneers alongside stirring profiles of why these individuals matter. A classically trained artist, his studio, McCalman.co creates long-lasting brands for clients across arts, lifestyle, food, and mobile media. He is a senior lecturer in graphic design at California College of Art and is the author and illustrator for the San Francisco Chronicle's monthly “Observed” column. During our conversation, George discusses how rage fueled his publishing process, why he says book publishing is harmful for writers and artists, and how his mother's death clarified his vision for the book. Support the show

This week, a conversation with artist George McCalman. His new book, “An Illustrated Black History”, features 145 Black artists, scientists, and public intellectuals whose enormous contributions to US history are in stark contrast with their frequent absence from the public eye. McCalman envisioned the book as a sort of bible - a compendium that's accessible to all ages, and with vibrant art that draws the reader in. George McCalman is an artist and creative director based in San Francisco. His studio, McCalman.Co, designs brands for a range of clientele. Additionally, he's a visual columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, featured in the “Observed” and “First Person” columns. On October 14th, 2022, George McCalman came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to talk with journalist Carvell Wallace. Wallace is a New York Times Bestselling author, memoirist, and award-winning podcaster who covers race, arts, culture, film and music for a wide variety of news outlets including The New Yorker, The New York Times, Esquire, GQ, and more. He lives in Oakland and lectures in the Narrative Department at the UC Berkeley School of Journalism.

ILLUSTRATED BLACK HISTORYBy George McCalman ~ A Compelling Collection of 145 Original Portraits and Profiles Celebrating Black Pioneers, Created and Curated by an Award-Winning Graphic Designer ~ “This vivid survey of Black history leaps off the page.” —Publishers Weekly “A unique and engaging entry point into Black history.” —Booklist From determining the subjects, to the design of the pages, to illustrating the portraits and images throughout, McCalman has created a book reflective of his subjects who paved the way when no road existed.McCalman first began crafting the portraits of Black pioneers in honor of Black History Month more than six years ago, an obsessive artistic endeavor that would evolve into a carefully curated collection of soulful portraits celebrating Black icons throughout America's 400-year-old history. Creating equal space to celebrate legends and discover Black heroes who have gone unseen, McCalman's comprehensive work features trailblazers we recognize and those we should know. This is American history.ILLUSTRATED BLACK HISTORY(HarperOne; Hardcover; September 27, 2022) also features essays by Emil Wilbekin (Editor in Chief, Vibe), Bryant Terry (Author, Black Food), Patrice Peck, (Editor, Cosmopolitan magazine) Oriana Koren (Editor, For the Birds Trapped in Airports) and Marvin K. White (Poet, Glide Memorial). Among the remarkable individuals illustrated and profiled are: Madeline Anderson, documentarian and producer of “I Am Somebody” about the 1969 strike of women hospital workersGuion S. Bluford, military pilot and the first black person to travel into spaceJames Baldwin, literary luminary and activistAbby Fisher, culinary guruVivien Thomas, medical pioneer and surgeonAretha Franklin, singer songwriter extraordinaire ILLUSTRATED BLACK HISTORY is a one-of-a-kind project about unique subjects by a triple-threat artist, author and designer that pays homage to Black Americans and their historical achievements and recognizes the breadth and abundance of Black excellence. About the Author: GEORGE MCCALMAN is an artist, graphic designer, and creative director. His studio, McCalman.co, creates long-lasting brands for clients across arts, lifestyle, food, and mobile media. He is a senior lecturer in graphic design at California College of Art and is the author and illustrator for the San Francisco Chronicle's monthly “Observed” column. He lives in San Francisco. More at https://www.mccalman.co/LINKS:Website:  https://www.mccalman.co/Twitter:@McCalmanCo Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mccalman.co/Instagram: @McCalmanCo  RUN THE RECEIPTS!The time has come to RUN the Receipts! Please Take this 5-min survey to find out how your industry ranks in diversity, equity, and inclusion.BUILD YOUR LOGO AND WEBSITE! Shout out to our sponsors Tailor Brands, for your continued support. Save 30% on any Tailor Brands purchase by using code RUN30 at checkout. www.tailorbrands.comSHARE YOUR BRAND & MESSAGE IN A PODCAST TOUR! Coaches, consultants, and experts can leverage ALA Public Relations to build brand awareness, share their stories, and engage with new customers. They take their clients on a podcast tour that helps their business grow.And here's our special gift:RUN guests at 10% off a podcast tour. Click here to schedule an intro call.

George McCalman is an artist, graphic designer, and creative director. His studio, McCalman.co, creates long-lasting brands for clients across arts, lifestyle, food, and mobile media. He is a senior lecturer in graphic design at California College of Art and is the author and illustrator for the San Francisco Chronicle's monthly “Observed” column. his new book, ILLUSTRATED BLACK HISTORY is available now.

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Portraits are about far more than pencil or paint. But for most of our nation's history, Black Americans were denied that public honor. Now, with a collection of 145 portraits of America's iconic and unsung Black heroes -- one artist is setting out to change that.

#Brooklyn born & a current #SanFranciso artist, George McCalman's gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits that celebrate Black pioneers—famous and little-known--in politics, science, literature, music, and more—with biographical reflections, all created and curated by an award-winning graphic designer. In this episode of #GetOnCode, we build with the author. https://twitter.com/mccalmanco & https://www.shopmccalman.co/about & https://twitter.com/mccalmanco Empower Consciousness: CashApp: $PositiveVibesInc | Paypal: Info@PositiveVibes.net Get On Code, share the code, teach the code, and become the code. Our code is empowerment. Focused on #Empowerment, and passionate about #BlackEmpowerment, the Get On Code Show is built on the #EmpowermentAgenda, and led by the #Hotep Conscious Ω Bruh' @SekoVarner. Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email TheFlyGuysShow@gmail.com . $60k of business funding in 45 days - https://mbcapitalsolutions.com/positive-vibes-consulting/ Private Money for Real Estate Investments: https://PositiveVibesFinancial.com Purify yourself, house, and environment to remain safe: https://www.vollara.com/PositiveVibes Invest with Acorns: https://www.acorns.com/invite?code=zd3daa Invest in stocks via STASH: https://get.stashinvest.com/sekosq72j Fix your credit: https://positivevibes.myecon.net/my-credit-system/ #GetOnCode #GetOnCodeShow #GetOnCodePodcast #TheFlyGuysShow #OmegaPsiPhi #Ques #Uplift #ConsciousCommunity #PanAfrican #FoundationalBlackAmerican #Indian #BlackIndian #Melanin #Indigenous #BIPOC #CopperColored #Moorish #B1 #FBA #ADOS #BlackAmerican #AfricanAmerican #Investment #Wealth #BlackHistory #Artist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-on-code/message

Mrs. TNTBS hosts George McCalman as he gives us a fresh approach to Black History. In a first of its kind achievement - artist, author, and graphic designer GEORGE MCCALMAN has created a book that reimagines our idea of Black History and brings to the fore a vivid array of pioneers. Appropriately titled ILLUSTRATED BLACK HISTORY- this is a beautifully illustrated keepsake collection. Each of the 145 Black heroes celebrated in this book is revealed by a dazzling painting or drawing and an insightful short biography of the remarkable pioneer's contribution to activism, science, politics, business, medicine, technology, food, entertainment, or the arts. From determining the subjects, to the design of the pages, to illustrating the portraits and images throughout, McCalman has created a book reflective of his subjects who paved the way when no road existed. McCalman first began crafting the portraits of Black pioneers in honor of Black History Month more than six years ago, an obsessive artistic endeavor that would evolve into a carefully curated collection of soulful portraits celebrating Black icons throughout America's 400-year-old history. Creating equal space to celebrate legends and discover Black heroes who have gone unseen, McCalman's comprehensive work features trailblazers we recognize and those we should know. This is American history. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tntbsmedia/message

Today, we take a trip into the world of psychedelic assisted therapy. Plant medicine and mental health. Then, a new book by artist George McCalman features Black icons you know, and some may have never heard of.

Hi there, happy Tuesday! This week, Nicole Taylor joins us in studio to talk Watermelon & Red Birds. Plus: We chat with Carla Lalli-Music later in the week—and bring you featured recipes and highlight new release cookbooks. Read on!Do you love Salt + Spine? We'd love if you shared this email with a friend who might want to #TalkCookbooks with us, too:Episode 138: Nicole TaylorNicole Taylor—author of Watermelon & Red Birds—joins us this week to #TalkCookbooks.A Georgia native, Nicole pivoted to a career in food media when she relocated to Brooklyn with her husband in 2008. Her Heritage Radio Network podcast, Hot Grease, brought 162 episodes with an emphasis on highlighting Black food personalities and “reclaiming culinary traditions & celebrations, cooking at home and eating as a political act.”That led to a couple of cookbooks: first, writing The Last O.G. Cookbook (yes, the cookbook-companion to the Tracy Morgan TBS comedy), and Nicole's first solo project, The Up South Cookbook: Chasing Dixie in a Brooklyn Kitchen, which pairs her Georgia culinary roots with New York influences. After a stint at a major media company, Nicole embarked on her latest cookbook, Watermelon & Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations. In the book, Nicole explores the history of Juneteenth—a history full of complexity, difficulty, and sorrow. Federal recognition of a holiday long recognized by Black communities in America only came in June 2021, amidst the pandemic, a national focus on long-standing racial inequality, and the unjust deaths of Black folks at the hands of police. As Nicole writes in her introduction, “Black joy often emanates from Black sorrow, and so it has been with that small Texas tendril of freedom, which has continued to spread and strengthen.” This cookbook is not just a historical text; it's quite modern, and Nicole hopes it will be part of the ongoing conversation around Black food in America. Not only as a chronicle of the ways that Black ingenuity and cooking have shaped America's food scene, but also how it will shape the 21st Century. In today's episode, Nicole tells about growing up in Georgia, making the leap into food writing professionally, working with past S+S guest George McCalman to design a book that “breaks all the rules,” and the importance of finding joy where it has not always been afforded.I hope you enjoy my chat with Nicole.Bonus Content + Recipes This WeekRECIPES!!!This week, paid subscribers will receive. two featured recipes from Nicole Taylor's Watermelon & Red Birds: the Southern-ish Potato Salad and a Sweet Potato Spritz inspired by Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man. A sneak peek:THE FRIDAY NOTE!!!Carla Lalli Music joins us this week for “The Friday Note” with Salt + Spine producer Clea Wurster, in which Carla shares some insights into how she approaches recipe development and what she's been cooking lately.Get all our exclusive subscriber-only content today:Salt + Spine is supported by listeners like you. To get full access to our exclusive content and featured recipes, and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This Week's New Cookbook ReleasesHere are a few of the new cookbooks on shelves this week:Fresh Midwest: Modern Recipes from the Heartland by Maren Ellingboe KingHomage: Recipes and Stories from an Amish Soul Food Kitchen by Chris Scott Evolutions in Bread: Artisan Pan Breads and Dutch-Oven Loaves at Home by Ken ForkishHow To Cook Everything Fast Revised Edition by Mark BittmanEssentials of Classic Italian Cooking, 30th Anniversary Edition by Marcella HazanMore Mandy's: More Recipes We Love by Mandy & Rebecca WolfeDon't Worry, Just Cook: Delicious, Timeless Recipes for Comfort and Connection by Bonnie Stern & Anna RupertChinese Homestyle: Everyday Plant-Based Recipes for Takeout, Dim Sum, Noodles, and More by Maggie ZhuNorthern Soul: Southern-Inspired Home Cooking from a Northern Kitchen by Justin SutherlandWorld Cocktail Adventures: 40 Destination-Inspired Drinks by Loni Carr & Brett GramseComing Soon!Don't miss our next live podcast recording!Food52's Kristen Miglore joins us on Oct. 1 at Omnivore Books in San Francisco to discuss her latest book, Simply Genius. Come hear Kristen and Brian record an episode of the show, get your book signed, and support local bookstores. Details are below—hope to see you there! Get full access to Salt + Spine at saltandspine.substack.com/subscribe

"And so you're asking a lot of somebody who's reading a cookbook. You're kind of engaging them, you know, head, heart, and hands, really. It's this very different way of relating to a book than you are to an art book. And that's why I love designing cookbooks because there's a creative aspect to it, but there's also a very practical aspect, too. And you have to kind of keep that balance in mind whenever you're designing." —Frances Baca, book designer and creative directorThis is the third episode in our four-part series, Behind the Spine. In this series, we've shifted focus away from the authors to hear from some of the talented folks who work behind the scenes to create the beautiful cookbooks that we all love.  You’ve already heard from the recipe testers and photographers, and today we’ll hear from the folks who bring that content together into one book: the graphic designers. We’ll start with a peek into the mind of Frances Baca. She’ll teach us about typographic details that can set a book apart from the rest, how she begins a new design project, and the characteristics that make cookbook design special. Frances designed her first cookbook at 7 years old: “Snacks,” the homemade cookbook, featured a green construction paper cover with a yarn binding. Frances has always known that she wanted to design books—and not just cookbooks, though that’s what we’ll focus on today. She studied design at Rhode Island School of Design, where she learned to pay close attention to the minuscule details that can make books so special. She talks about sticking up for her readers and the unique challenge of designing a cookbook, which she says ought to be a multi-sensory experience. Because cookbooks are also practical books that we use in our day-to-day lives, Frances stresses the importance of accessibility in her work: everything from making the font large enough to read to ensuring the spine lays flat on the countertop.You’ll also hear from San Francisco-based artist and graphic designer, George McCalman whose work spans different industries, though he focuses mostly on clients in food media and the art world. He opened the doors to his own design studio, McCalman Co. in 2011, where he works on branding for clients and does projects like cookbook design. Prior to starting his own business, he worked for award-winning magazines including ReadyMade, Mother Jones, and Entertainment Weekly. Today, we zoom in on his design process for Black Food, the first publication for author Bryant Terry’s imprint, 4 Color Books. George talks to us about flipping the traditional design model upside down, facilitating collaboration between all the folks on the creative team, and how he sees himself as a graphic designer: as a steward of information. Get full access to Salt + Spine at saltandspine.substack.com/subscribe

This is the third episode in our 4-part series, Behind the Spine. In this series, we've shifted focus away from the authors to hear from some of the talented folks who work behind the scenes to create the beautiful cookbooks that we all love. You've already heard from the recipe testers and photographers, and today we'll hear from the folks who bring that content together into one book: the graphic designers. We'll start with a peek into the mind of Frances Baca – she'll teach us about typographic details that can set a book apart from the rest, how she begins a new design project, and the characteristics that make cookbook design special. Frances designed her first cookbook at 7-years-old. “Snacks” the homemade cookbook, featured a green construction paper cover with a yarn binding. Suffice it to say, Frances has always known that she wanted to design books, and not just cookbooks, though that's what we'll focus on today. She studied design at Rhode Island School of Design, where she learned to pay close attention to the minuscule details that can make books so special. She talks about sticking up for her readers and the unique challenge of designing a cookbook, which she says ought to be a multi-sensory experience. Because cookbooks are also practical books that we use in our day-to-day lives, Frances stresses the importance of accessibility in her work: everything from making the font large enough to read to ensuring the spine lays flat on the countertop – Frances tries to account for it all.You'll also hear from the San Francisco-based artist and graphic designer, George McCalman – his work spans different industries, but he focuses mostly on clients in food media and the art world. He opened the doors to his own design studio, McCalman Co. in 2011, where he works on branding for clients and does projects like cookbook design. Prior to starting his own business, he worked for award-winning magazines including ReadyMade, Mother Jones, and Entertainment Weekly. Today, we zoom in on his design process for Black Food, the first publication for Bryant Terry's imprint, 4 Color Books. George talks to us about flipping the traditional design model upside down, facilitating collaboration between all the folks on the creative team, and how he sees himself as a graphic designer: as a steward of information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author and activist Bryant Terry has curated a book unlike his previous cookbooks. It's called Black Food. It's a deep dive into Black culture: art, essays, history, poems, and recipes, of course. This week on Seasoned, a conversation with the always-inspiring chef and creative force, Bryant Terry. We also talk with the book's designer, George McCalman about his experience crafting the book. This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken and Catie Talarski. Guests: Bryant Terry – James Beard Award-winning chef, educator, and food justice activist. He is the Chef-in-Residence at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco (MoAD). He is the author of several cookbooks. His latest book is Black Food: Stories, Art & Recipes From Across the African Diaspora. Bryant is the editor and curator of the collection. George McCalman – Artist and creative director based in San Francisco. George is the designer of Black Food. In 2022, you can see more of his beautiful work in the forthcoming, Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen. Featured Recipes: Cocoa-Orange Fish by Nicole Taylor Jerk Chicken Ramen by Suzanne Barr Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George McCalman is an artist, a writer, an illustrator, and a designer. This man does it ALL. He spent many years as a magazine creative director, shaping the look and feel of publications such as Mother Jones, Readymade, Afar. Then he opened up his own studio, McCalman Co, where he collaborates on branding, design, and editorial projects. This year his work was nominated for a National Design Award for communication design. He's a writer. He shows his fine art in galleries. He created the Observed column for the San Francisco Chronicle, in which he illustrated his observations of the city's cultural life. Recently, he worked on chef Bryant Terry's new book, Black Food, which is a gorgeous tribute to the foodways of the African diaspora and is out next week. George is also deep in the work of creating Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen, which will be out next year. LINKS McCalman.co Return to Sender / Tell Me Three Things I Can Do Illustrated Black History Black Food See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison Bechdel‘s cult following for her early comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For grew wildly in response to her family memoirs, the best-selling graphic memoir Fun Home, adapted into a Tony Award-winning musical, and Are You My Mother? She has become a cultural household name for the concept of the Bechdel Test, a metric used when considering the representation of women in film. Bechdel has been named a MacArthur Fellow and Cartoonist Laureate of Vermont, among many other honors. On May 7, 2021, she talked to artist George McCalman about her latest book “The Secret to Superhuman Strength”.  It's a history of exercise trends, from Jack LaLanne in the 1960s to spin classes and yoga studios.  It's also a very personal examination of Bechdel's own fascination with fitness.

George McCalman, artist and Creative Director at McCalman.co, shares his take on what's wrong with the word “content,” and why emotion is the most important ingredient in making work that makes people take notice.

Our awareness of an "ism" can lead to loneliness, and in George McCalman's case, that ism was racism. After living much of his life in New York City feeling part of the community, he suddenly felt like an outsider, because of an episode at a magazine where he worked in his twenties.