Comments for Salvatore Pane

Comment on Bi-Weekly Friday Comics Roundup VI: Fozzie Bear Has a Fucked Up Mustache by Andrezza

Andrezza — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:15:15 +0000

Thanks, Brad. I really atppeciare that. I never intended on blogging about comics here, but after I took a workshop where a lot of people literally thought comic books were still in the vein of the wacky ’60 s Batman issues, I figured it would be a fine forum to seriously discuss the form. So I’m glad you’re enjoying it. I just want people to see that although superhero comics are arguably of the highest quality they’ve ever been, there’s also a lot of really unexpected stuff that deserves our critical attention like Kubert’s Vietnam book.

Comment on Bi-Weekly Friday Comics Roundup VIII: I Am the Terror That Flaps in the Night by Gagan

Gagan — Sun, 27 May 2012 11:21:30 +0000

I think that’s how it often goes Steve — before I sreattd my own blog I had no idea how many great ones were out there with a similar mission. I do music rather that comics, but sneak the latter in once in a while.BTW, while I’m at, thanks for the blog and all your work. Consistently great art, and I’ll be eager to see what you and Ed B. have coming up in Cap. Looks like big things ahead.

Comment on Tin House Ignites the Greatest Controversy in the History of Literature by Adolfo

Adolfo — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:57:20 +0000

Eh, I guess I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. Tin House is a major enough pulhesbir that they don’t really need to consider unsolicited submissions. (In fact, I’m pretty sure only about 1 or 2 pieces each issue comes from the slush.) Limiting the pool in what I think is a reasonable way (it’s still not very hard to submit) might mean that they’ll finally have the focus to notice one of my brilliant subs. If every journal required what Tin House does, I guess I’d just have to remember to make lots of photocopies of my receipts. I don’t really see the point of Butler trashing the library system. (Obviously I get that you should support the literature you love monetarily when possible.) Libraries have given me access a way deeper breadth of literature, and way weirder shit, than any single brick-and-mortar bookstore (which is not to knock bookstores), especially compared to Barnes & Noble, etc., which for many people is the only option available. Even more importantly, lots of (or maybe even most) journals and university presses good journals and presses survive almost entirely on library orders and subscriptions.

Comment on Retro Video Game Finds III by Salvatore Pane

Salvatore Pane — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:34:29 +0000

Thanks a ton! It’s a really great hobby, and I think it works better if you don’t rush and get all 767 games in a year or two. I get a few games every once in awhile, and that at least gives me some time to play each one individually–even if they’re terrible like the majority listed here. Get the fun ones first.

Comment on Retro Video Game Finds III by iamforeveralex

iamforeveralex — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:29:38 +0000

I think you might be my hero! I’m just getting back in NES gaming, but I’ve got some way to go yet.