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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
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Society of Illustrators
Written by Zach in News

In today’s mail, Justin and Corey received confirmation that they are admitted into the Society of Illustrators. Soon they will learn the secret handshake. These are the pieces that will be included in the 50th Illustrators Annual.

This is the aptly titled “Beowulf and Grendel.”

This piece is called “Grimble Crossing the Alps.” Grimble is a character featured in Corey’s upcoming novel, Jack and Inar.

These are stills, from Corey’s Ruin of the Beast video, which you can watch on youtube.

Monday, November 26, 2007
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Verbruiker
Written by Zach in News

This is a drawing of the Verbruiker. He plays a pivitol role in the dessert mythologies of the Dutch. He is noteable for gobbling up the mythic Olaf the Olykoek (Olykoek literally means “oily cake”). Olaf is regarded by some scholars as a heroic figure, while others note that a few Danish songs from the 1600s speak less than favorably of Olaf as the Olykoek who covered Bavaria in cream. At any rate, the Verbruiker is here renderd by the loving hand of Mr. Justin Gerard.

Saturday, November 24, 2007
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Adultolescence
Written by Zach in News

I’ve been reading a little about “adultolescence”. The term describes the lengthening 18-30 year old period between adolescence and adulthood. People my age are likely to think that the authentic self is found and not made, according to Notre Dame sociologist Christian Smith. Young adults consequently search through multiple jobs, postpone marriage, and sit in the waiting room of higher education waiting for someone to call their name and say “your authentic self will see you now.”

Smith posits:
“Most young people today know they need to approach their careers with a variety of skills, maximal flexibility, and readiness …

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
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Beowulf Book signings
Written by Zach in Beowulf News

Get your copy of Beowulf Book One: Grendel the Ghastly signed at one of these events.

11/29, Thursday, Greenville Holiday Fair, 6-7:30
11/30, Friday, Greenville Holiday Fair, 6-7:30
12/1, Saturday, Greenville Holiday Fair, 10-2
12/2, Sunday, North Hills Community Church, 8:30-11:30 am, 5-6 pm
12/7, Friday, The Silver Chair, 6:30
12/8, Saturday, Starbucks at Cherrydale, 9-11 am
12/15, Saturday, The Open Book, 4-6 pm

Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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Read it and weep Koelle!
Written by Zach in News

It is not my intention to brag, but it is my intention to let everyone know that Zach Franzen is now the office Pac-Man Champ! BAM! Also, should you meet me on the sidewalk it is not inappropriate to call me “Champ.”