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New York Drawings [Hardcover]

Adrian Tomine
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Book Description

October 2, 2012
ILLUSTRATIONS AND COMICS FROM THE NEW YORKER COVER ARTIST AND AWARD-WINNING CARTOONIST

Two strangers, both reading the same novel, share a fleeting glance between passing subway cars. A bookstore owner locks eyes with a neighbor as she receives an Amazon package. Strangers are united by circumstance as they wait on the subway stairs for a summer storm to pass.

Adrian Tomine’s illustrations and comics have been appearing for more than a decade in the pages (and on the cover) of The New Yorker. Instantly recognizable for their deceptively simple and evocative style, these images have garnered the attention of The New Yorker’s readership and the approbation of such venerable institutions as the Art Directors Club and American Illustration.

New York Drawings is a loving homage to the city that Tomine, a West Coast transplant, has called home for the past seven years. This lavish, beautifully designed volume collects every cover, comic, and illustration that he has produced for The New Yorker to date, along with an assortment of other rare and uncollected illustrations and sketches inspired by the city. Complete with notes and annotations by the author, New York Drawings will also feature a new introductory comic focusing on Tomine’s experiences as a New York illustrator.

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Editorial Reviews

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Praise for Adrian Tomine:

“One of the most masterful cartoonists of his generation.” —The Village Voice

“Tomine has always been a master of the small gesture.” —Los Angeles Times

“Tomine has an understated visual style that combines wit, social commentary, psychological insights and elegant drawing.” —The San Diego Union-Tribune

“A superb draftsman and chronicler of the inconsolable heartaches.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer

About the Author

Adrian Tomine is the author of Scenes from an Impending Marriage, Shortcomings, Summer Blonde, Sleepwalk, 32 Stories, and the comic book series Optic Nerve.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Drawn and Quarterly; First Edition edition (October 2, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9781770460874
  • ISBN-13: 978-1770460874
  • ASIN: 177046087X
  • Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
I think this would be an amazing coffee table book. Deepak Venkatachalam  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Very Hopperesque indeed!! Richard C. Geschke  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The most artistic and contemporary of all the world's periodicals is the New Yorker. Since 1925 this magazine has recorded current events, brought forth great literature and yes the art work contained within its content is above reproach. Looking back at New Yorker covers one gets the sense of following history as recorded as current events and when looking at them many years down the road the covers symbolizes the evolution of history.
Adrian Tomine's artwork blends into the eclectic mold of the oeuvre of what in essence is the New Yorker. The cover of this wonderful book is one of many of Tomine's New Yorker covers title "Missed Connection." The title, the expressions and the creation of the New York City scenes shows to the reader a truly unique "New York" experience.
Paging through the artwork of this book one gets the sense of what Tomine is trying to convey to us. The expressions and backdrop scenery are the very essence of what New York City is and how all citizens perceive as to what this city is. This concept is not only true to Americans but it also holding true to people throughout the world.
Tomine's artwork in and of itself is not defined by one style, it is rather eclectic when it shows emotions of the people of the city along with background scenery which is both haunting, descriptive and shows good use of light. Some scenes even remind me of the work of Edward Hopper with him being the purveyor of the artwork looking inside a building from the outside and the use of inside light. Very Hopperesque indeed!!
As a longtime admirer of all things "New Yorker" I enjoy the great artists and writers who grace the pages of this classic periodical. I note the names of these people and Tomine is on that rather excellent short list!!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Drawings to Mull Over October 3, 2012
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New York Drawings is a collection work from Adrian Tomine, most of which originally appeared in the New Yorker over the last decade. I was concerned before buying this that I would be disappointed. I had seen some of Tomine's covers before - I have a copy of the great Amazon delivery one somewhere - but most of my exposure to his work had been through two of his graphic novels (Shortcomings and Summer Blonde). Still, the main thought running through my mind was will Tomine's themes of loneliness and alienation blend well with his love of awkward moments in a single panel?

My worries were for nothing! This collection is amazing. I want to leave it on my coffee table so everyone can marvel over the images as I have. Some of my favorites - Lonely Girl and the image from the Buddhist Review - are not available online to show you and I am to lazy to scan them myself, but trust me they are so beautifully simple.

Tomine manages to condense complexity to one page constantly. Take the cover of the book, so stunning and simple. Two strangers on trains heading in separate directions make eye contact as they read the same book. The loneliness and sense of lost opportunity that this image conveys needs time to be properly absorbed. Perhaps this is love for Tomine - two strangers destined to be heading separate ways.

There are also a few short comic strips in here that showcase the wit and dialogue of Tomine - which is almost always great. However, if you really want to have more experiences with Tomine's comic work I would suggest picking up Shortcomings, Summer Blonde, or Optic Nerve #12 - they are all pretty amazing.

If you are looking for a coffee table book, love drawings, are a fan of Tomine, or just want something different check this book out. If you happen to see it somewhere take a few moments to browse through it. This book is worth a first and second look.

For more reviews by me check out my Amazon profile or visit my book blog at biweeklybooksreview [dot] blogspot [dot] com
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Drawings December 18, 2012
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I don't read the New yorker and am not a huge fan of New York City but this book is gorgeous
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars An intimate portrait of New York and New Yorkers
Beautiful miniatures of life in New York, that, combined, convey what makes this city special. To someone who has memories of New York, turning the pages of this book is a truly... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Carsten Tams
5.0 out of 5 stars Adrian Tomine is so talented!!!
If you're a fan this book is a must! This guy is so talented, and this book showcases that talent extremely well!
Published 2 months ago by Kerry Meyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
It's Adrian Tomine, so what can I say? If you know who he is, you probably love his work. This includes some stuff I've seen in the New Yorker including some of his movie posters. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nicolas Birondo III
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice book for Tomine fans
I gave this book three stars mostly because I received this book with a dented corner (not the first time from Amazon). I like the little explanations next to the sketches. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lyon
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Every illustration is fantastic, and the book itself is very high quality. I've looked through it multiple times and every page makes me smile.
Published 3 months ago by David Crake
5.0 out of 5 stars great price and great book
I bought this as a gift for my brother and it was easy to order and came quickly. The book was in excellent condition and exactly what i wanted!
Published 4 months ago by Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing set of cartoons
I bought this book after seeing it a book store. I always check amazon because there are discounts here and that is exactly what I got. A good discount. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Deepak Venkatachalam
5.0 out of 5 stars A Collection Beautiful Illustrations
Fans of Adrian Tomine's comics will be familiar with his ability to convey a rich sense of inner life using little more than subtle cues in expression, posture and character design... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nathan Berkowitz
5.0 out of 5 stars New York moments
If you've ever been to New York, you'll know the place is incredible and majestic and so recognisable from a million movies and tv shows and photographs and paintings and songs... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Noel
5.0 out of 5 stars Bits and pieces from a very talented young man
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