District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington, DC [Paperback]

Scott O. Brown (Author), Rebecca Goldfield (Author), Chad Lambert (Author), Jim Ottaviani (Author), Matt Dembicki (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 7, 2012 | Age Range: 10 and up

District Comics is a graphic anthology featuring lesser-known stories about Washington, DC, from its earliest days as a rustic settlement along the swampy banks of the Potomac to the modern-day metropolis. Spanning 1794–2009, District Comics stops along the way for a duel, a drink in the Senate's speakeasy, a look into the punk scene, and much more.

Featuring stories by:

• Scott O. Brown, award-winning man of comics and Harvey Award nominee
• Chad Lambert, five-time Howard E. Day Memorial Prize finalist and writer for Kung Fu Panda and Megamind
• Jim Ottaviani, creator of The New York Times bestseller Feynman

Matt Dembicki, a member of the D.C. Conspiracy—a comics creators collective in the nation's capital—previously edited and contributed to the Eisner-nominated and Aesop Prize–winning Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection. His graphic novel Xoc—about a great white shark—will also be published in 2012.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"From Colonial-era Georgetown through Obama-era downtown, more than three dozen cartoonists weave a richly textured tapestry of the capital." —The Washington Post

"District Comics is already one of my all-time favorite graphic novels. Whether or not you read it in 2012, or plan to read it in 2013, it will most likely end up on your "favorites" list as well." —Katie's Korner: Graphic Novel Reviews for Schools and Libraries

"District Comics ... is one of the top graphic titles of the year for use in social studies classes." —School Library Journal

About the Author

Matt Dembicki, a member of the D.C. Conspiracy—a comics creators collective in the nation’s capital—previously edited and contributed to the Eisner-nominated and Aesop Prize–winning Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection. His graphic novel Xoc—about a great white shark—will be published in 2012.

Scott O. Brown, the award-winning Man of Comics, has worked in the comics industry for more than 10 years as a writer, letterer, and publisher. He won an IP award for independent publishing while at Cyberosia, as well as a Harvey nomination and award for his lettering work on High Moon. Visit his website at manofcomics.com.

Writer/producer Rebecca Goldfield’s documentaries have been commissioned by National Geographic Television, Discovery Channel, PBS, the Smithsonian, and NPR, among others. Her short stories have appeared in the Potomac Review, and her upcoming graphic novel The Captive of Friendly Cove will be published by Fulcrum Publishing in 2014.

Chad Lambert is a five-time Howard E. Day Memorial Award finalist and two-time Champion City Award nominee for his work in small press comics. His writing credits include Kung Fu Panda and Megamind from Ape Entertainment, as well as the biography Saturday Night Live from Bluewater Comics.

Jim Ottaviani began writing comics about scientists in 1997 and has published nine graphic novels so far, with a few more in the pipeline. Feynman, his most recent book, with art by Leland Myrick, spent more than two months on the New York Times Best Seller List and was a 2012 Science Books & Film Prize Finalist from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Product Details

• Age Range: 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing; y First printing edition (August 7, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555917518
• ISBN-13: 978-1555917517
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 8.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #539,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cartoonist Matt Dembicki is the artist/writer of graphic novels such as the award-winning nature parable 'Mr. Big.' He edited the recently released 'Trickster: Native American Tales: A Graphic Collection' from Fulcrum Publishing. He is about to complete work on his Ignatz Award-nominated 'Xoc' (pronounced "Shock"), an ecological tale about a great white shark. He is also a founding member of the D.C. Conspiracy, a comics creators' collaborative in Washington, D.C.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic, accessible history lesson through unconventional eyes July 31, 2012

By Stephen Hines

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Even if you typically hate history/nonfiction, give this book a chance. It's incredibly well written and illustrated. I learned a lot and enjoyed every second.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars We love Andrew Cohen's art and Ottaviani's prose August 4, 2012

By WoodComic

Format:Paperback

Loved this book an odyssey that leads us through a wonderful world of imagination and history through deft hands.

Hooray for all involved!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars D.C. History in Comic Form August 30, 2012

By Beth Wilt

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love this book and I love whomever came up with the idea for this collection of art and stories. It's a great way to learn a bit of history about our nation's capital while enjoying the art and storytelling that comes with it. As a resident of Washington, D.C., it is especially interesting to learn about parts of the city that I hadn't ever thought about before hearing these tales. It will defintely have me looking at some of our landmarks with a bit more appreciation. I sure hope there are more books to come in this format! I'd love to see a Presidential one!