I really have to thank everyone who came out to the book party, last week: It was an amazing turnout. We had a full, full house of folks who came out from the LA area, Orange County, Santa Barbara and as far away as Arizona! It was so great to see so many friendly faces!

We officially released the Coffee: It’s What’s for Dinner book and the Drive 2: The Emperor Calls book…and if you haven’t yet picked them up, please do so! I say this all the time, but if you like something you read for free online, SUPPORT IT! That’s the sure-fire way to make sure it never goes away. 🙂

The party was at the Crescent Hotel in Beverly Hills. While I did custom sketches for fans, the drinks were flowing and the party was pumping! We served some fabulous truffle cake bites called Nib Nobs as well as Peligroso Tequila Mango Margaitas and Steaz organic drinks. They were awesome, and made the night: I can’t thank our sponsors enough!

Below are some photos from the event. Check it out and keep your eyes peeled for the next party: We’d love to have you there. And again, huge thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a special night.

Guys, I have a secret.

For the last two years, I’ve been working on an incredible, feature-length documentary on cartooning. And guys… I need your help to finish it.

Working with my good friend, twice-Sundance-nominated film-maker Fred Schroeder, we’ve been flying around the US and Canada in a two-year labor of love, interviewing 60 cartoonists in their studios. We’ve sat down with creators to talk about how cartooning works, why it’s so loved, and how they’re navigating the painful decline of print, and the painful rise of digital. It’s our love-letter to the art form, but also an in-depth discussion of how artists — all artists — are practicing their art in an age where everything is changing.

The list of cartoonists is incredible: Everyone from Jim Davis (Garfield) to Kate Beaton (Hark, A Vagrant!) to Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics). They’ve shared amazing stories and insights, and paint a personal portrait of comics like you’ve never seen before. And set to an original score being written by Stefan Lessard of “Dave Matthews Band,” this is going to be a really special film. We can not wait for you to see it.

 But we need your help to make it happen.

The editors, animators, and musicians are all discounting their rates to help us complete it, but it’s still an expensive process. Lordy, you wouldn’t believe how expensive it all is. But with your help, this really special film can be a reality.

Have a look at the film trailer, and if you like it, please consider supporting the project. If Sheldon readers all donated just one dollar, we’d have more than enough to complete the film. See, donations will go through Kickstarter, a “distributed fundraising” site, and you can contribute as little or as much as you like. And the best part is, at different levels, you get really cool gifts when you support the project: Everything from DVDs of the film, to signed books, to Sheldon original art, and more. A good example: A donation of $25 will get you the DVD of the film (includes free shipping)…the same price it’ll cost when the film is done!

I’ve never had a project that was so huge in scope or ambition, nor one that I was prouder of. I know you guys are gonna love it: Please, please help me bring it to life!

Thank you for spreading the word, and for your direct support of the project. It means the world to me!

– Dave

I have a secret.

For the last two years, I’ve been working on an incredible, feature-length documentary on cartooning. And guys… I need your help to finish it.

Working with my good friend, twice-Sundance-nominated film-maker Fred Schroeder, we’ve been flying around the US and Canada in a two-year labor of love, interviewing 60 cartoonists in their studios. We’ve sat down with creators to talk about how cartooning works, why it’s so loved, and how they’re navigating the painful decline of print, and the painful rise of digital. It’s our love-letter to the art form, but also an in-depth discussion of how artists — all artists — are practicing their art in an age where everything is changing.

The list of cartoonists is incredible: Everyone from Jim Davis (Garfield) to Kate Beaton (Hark, A Vagrant!) to Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics). They’ve shared amazing stories and insights, and paint a personal portrait of comics like you’ve never seen before. And set to an original score being written by Stefan Lessard of “Dave Matthews Band,” this is going to be a really special film. We can not wait for you to see it.

But we need your help to make it happen.

The editors, animators, and musicians are all discounting their rates to help us complete it, but it’s still an expensive process. Lordy, you wouldn’t believe how expensive it all is. But with your help, this really special film can be a reality.

Have a look at the film trailer, and if you like it, please consider supporting the project. If Sheldon readers all donated just one dollar, we’d have more than enough to complete the film. See, donations will go through Kickstarter, a “distributed fundraising” site, and you can contribute as little or as much as you like. And the best part is, at different levels, you get really cool gifts when you support the project: Everything from DVDs of the film, to signed books, to Sheldon original art, and more. A good example: A donation of $25 will get you the DVD of the film (includes free shipping)…the same price it’ll cost when the film is done!

I’ve never had a project that was so huge in scope or ambition, nor one that I was prouder of. I know you guys are gonna love it: Please, please help me bring it to life!

Thank you for spreading the word, and for your direct support of the project. It means the world to me!

– Dave

I’m super excited for this, guys: Two new books are in the store, today!

COFFEE: IT’S WHAT’S FOR DINNER: Finally, a book for coffee addicts like you! A comic strip collection that takes on your daily routine of caffeine headaches, constant sweating, and midnight coffee cravings! And just $15, you say? Could it be more affordable?

DRIVE 2: THE EMPEROR CALLS: For those of you reading my scifi strip “Drive,” this book picks up right in the middle of the action. And hooo doggy, the action is heatin’ up, my friends. Heatin’ up!

Both books are available now in the Sheldon Store as either Artist’s Editions (stamped, numbered, signed, and sketched in), or as various combo packs.

And thank you guys for supporting the strip! I don’t say it enough…but when you treat yourself to one of the books, what you’re really doing is keeping the strip going. So THANK YOU!

It’s here! It’s here! The second DRIVE collection “The Emperor Calls”! Pick up yours in the store!

Back in 2006, there was also a heat wave! We’d all like to be on an island.

Dante’s having some artist issues- that’s life!

Today back in 2003, Gramp gets creative.

Sheldon tries to cure Arthur of his thefty streak.

OK, before you do anything else, check out these pics from last year’s book party, so you know what you’re in for.

This is our yearly, super-fancy shin-dig…and if you can make it, you gotta come out. There are free sketches from me, free cupcake truffles from NibNobs, free organic drinks from Steaz, and free premium tequila and tequila drinks from Peligroso Tequila. We’re going to have Sheldon/Drive prizes at 9PM, and we’ll be premiering a huge, super-secret project I’ve been working on for two years! If you live in/around LA and aren’t coming to this, WE ARE NO LONGER FRIENDS.

Here are all the details:

When: Sunday, August 14th 7-10 pm
Where: Crescent Hotel, 403 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210. (Here’s a Google Map you can use for directions)