Re: today’s toon:
I’ve joked about this before…but Amazon’s predictive algorithms never cease to freak me out when I make a purchase there. It almost scares me off, it’s so uncannily accurate.

In other news, I’ll be posting pics and a write-up from this weekend’s museum visits, as soon as I catch up on signing Artist’s Editions ordered while I was gone.

In the meantime, here’s a fun-fact from the trip: The reason why San Francisco has such good sourdough bread? It has it’s own yeast, which exists no where else in the world.

(Source: Greg Dean, cartoonist, chef extraordinaire, and excellent culinary tour guide!)

I can’t believe these museum visits are already here! I’ve been very excited for them….

This Saturday, I’ll be appearing at the Charles “Peanuts” Schulz Museum from 1-3 PM, followed by a Sunday appearance at the
S.F. Cartoon Art Museum from 1-3 PM.

In both locales, I’ll be demonstrating how a cartoon is created, answering questions, and talking a bit about the history of the comic strip.

Both museums make for a really awesome day out, so come on out! It’s fun to see how many cups of coffee I can down drawing just one strip!

(Secret tip: it’s 6)

On a happy follow-up note: Google has fully re-instated Sheldon’s ad account. It seems that it was the sudden, huge surge of Sheldon readers that triggered their fraud algorithms.

(Special thanks to Sheldon reader and Google engineer Tim D. for his kindness.)

Today I was invited on to the Fanboy Radio show…the premiere show for comics, comic books, pop culture, and sci-fi. They do an awesome show week after week, with big names like Joss Whedon, Kevin Smith, Mike Mignola, and others.

The show airs out of Texas radio, but can also be listened to online, for a mere 75 cents. I haven’t yet heard the final interview, but it was a really, really fun one to do. Check it out…episode 355!

For everyone that couldn’t make it, here’s a slideshow of the party night, with accompanying commentary. Thanks again to everyone who made it out…the night was fantastic.

I’m just getting home from the book party , and I couldn’t be happier with how the night came off. Friends, family, fellow cartoonists, hordes of Sheldonistas, and even a splash of Hollywood celebrity turned out to celebrate the new book! Not too shabby a night, by any measure.

Tomorrow, after I’ve had the chance to sleep a little bit, I’ll post pics from the big night. But in the meantime…thank you to everyone who came out!

-Dave

P.S. Sheldonistas? Sheldonites? Sheldonians? We need to make a decision on this…’cause Lord knows I can’t decide.

The good folks at Fleen invited me for an interview over the weekend. My resulting ramblings can be read here.

Journalist Jeff Kapalka sent me a great surprise in my inbox tonight. It was his article, from New York’s Syracuse Post-Standard newspaper, recommending the Sheldon books as great holiday gifts. Thanks, Jeff!

In other quick news: don’t forget about the Sheldon book party Monday night in LA. (…times, info, and maps in previous posts, below.)

Also, my wife’s play for the Aspen Comedy Fest judges was wonderful tonight…thanks in huge part to the (unexpectedly) large crowd that came out.

She’s pretty darn cool, that wife o’ mine. 😉

Just a reminder: if you live outside of the US, get your orders in today for guaranteed Christmas delivery.

…the Sheldon store will still be taking orders, of course, but I want to make sure your gifts arrive on time via international shipping.

Lots to report today, so let’s get to it:

1.) THE BOOKS ARE HERE! And good Lord ‘n Butter, they look fantastic. I’ve always made it a priority that the Sheldon books look and feel awesome, and I was really happy with how Pure Ducky Goodness turned out. But I’ve gotta be honest: The Good, The Bad & The Pugly blows it out of the water. The cover stock is nicer, the inside pages are nicer, and the strips themselves reprint with such clarity that, as an artist, I couldn’t be happier. You’ll be very impressed when your copy arrives.

Haven’t ordered your copy yet? Then head over to the Sheldon store now for Christmas shipping. You’re gonna love this book.

2.) SHELDON BOOK PARTY! If you live anywhere near Los Angeles, don’t forget to join us on Monday night at the Pugly book launch par-tay. From 7-11 PM, sponsors Hpnotiq and Vitamin Water will be serving up free refreshments in the very, very cool lounge of Beverly Hills’ own Crescent Hotel. The drinks are free, book sketches are free, and the indoor/outdoor setting is awesome, so please join us! (Check this place out, it’s pretty dang cool.)

Here’s your map. There’s free street parking on the surrounding streets, or a valet out front, if you’re Bill Gates.

3.) CHARLES SCHULZ MUSEUM / CARTOON ART MUSEUM! If you live in Oakland, San Fran, or surrounding burbs, please drop by the Charles Schulz Museum next Saturday, or the S.F. Cartoon Art Museum on Sunday. I’ll be demonstrating how a strip is created, answering folks’ questions, and signing books. I’ve been to both museums before, and I can tell you they’re a fun afternoon out. Swing by! Bring the kids! Bring the cat!

4.) INTERVIEW! The Gigcast has an interview with me, for those of you who have wondered what my lilting voice sounds like. If you’re pressed for time, my section starts at 19min, 59 sec…
http://gigcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=156247

5.) HBO’s ASPEN COMEDY FESTIVAL! You may remember me mentioning my wife’s recent play, Skirts & Flirts, which had two sold-out runs and which raised $4500 for a local homeless charity. Well, HBO has called, and wants to see the show once more, for consideration in the Aspen Comedy Festival. So in true ninja-theater fashion, a one-time performance is suddenly going up this Sunday night in Santa Monica. Keep your fingers crossed for her — as this could result in a fun week of laughter in Aspen on HBO’s tab. 🙂

SKIRTS & FLIRTS
Westside Eclectic Theater
1323-A 3rd. St. Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
7pm
No reservations necessary.

6.) CHRISTMAS ORDERS! If you live outside of the US, I’d ask that you get your Sheldon orders in by Dec. 1st or 2nd if you want guaranteed Christmas delivery. And if you live in the US, try to have your orders in by Dec. 9th for Media Mail orders, and Dec. 17th for Priority Mail orders. But help out the Sheldon elves and order now, if you can.

Man, how was THAT for a blog post? Hot diggety….lot going on….