| Andy Runton | |
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 Runton in 2012 | |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Writer, Artist |
Notable works | Owly |
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Andy Runton is an American writer and artist. He is the creator of the graphic novel series Owly , first published in 2005 by Top Shelf. Before he worked on Owly Runton was a graphic designer. In 2005, he won the Ignatz Award for Promising New Talent. [1] His work was also nominated for "Best Publication for a Younger Audience" at the Eisner Awards the same year, which he won in 2006. [2]
Jason Shiga (born 1976) is an American cartoonist who incorporates puzzles, mysteries and unconventional narrative techniques into his work.
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The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) is a two-year institution focusing on sequential art, specifically comics and graphic novels. It is located in the village of White River Junction, in the town of Hartford, Vermont. The Center offers a Master of Fine Arts degree, both one and two-year certificate programs, and summer programs. It is "the only college-level training program of its kind in the United States."
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The Nib was an American online daily comics publication focused on political cartoons, graphic journalism, essays and memoir about current affairs. Founded by cartoonist Matt Bors in September 2013, The Nib was an independent member-supported publisher that ceased operating in September 2023.
Tillie Walden is an American cartoonist who has published five graphic novels and a webcomic. Walden won the 2018 Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work for her graphic novel Spinning, making her one of the youngest Eisner Award winners ever. She was named Vermont's Cartoonist Laureate for the years 2023 - 2026.
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