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James Kochalka News
James
Kochalka Rocks the West Coast
From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, 2001 in Berkeley, California, James Kochalka Superstar, author of the 2001 Harvey Awards nominated graphic novel Monkey Vs. Robot (as well as the man behind the Monkey Vs. Robot CD) will give his first ever west-coast rock performance. It will be an intimate acoustic show, at one of America's finest comic book stores, Comic Relief. Yes, just the stunning clear beauty of James' voice, subtly reinforced by the gentle tones of Pistol Stamen's masterful acoustic guitar playing, while all around you, Kochalka's many books sit on the shelves. Not a night to be missed, it will surely be a fond memory for years to come for the lucky few who live close enough to attend.
Comic Relief: The Comic Bookstore
2138 University Avenue
Berkeley, California
phone: (510) 843-5002
Comic Relief is located 2 blocks from Berkeley's downtown BART stop. Those who are unfamiliar with Kochalka's music are invited to sample it at http://www.mp3.com/jks.
James Kochalka's distinction as a "rock star" has been tempered more and more lately by his acclaim as a cartoonist. Critics and fans have responded like crazy to his ubiquitous and instantly recognizable one-pagers in comics and magazines across the U.S., to his many wonderful comic books, and to his amazing graphic novels. Kochalka has won and has been nominated for many presigious awards such as the Ignatz award, the Eisner award, the Firecracker Alternative Books award, and the Harvey award.
James Kochalka is one of the most prolific and distinctive artists in the comics scene today, his simple figures conveying a wealth of emotional nuance. Some of his most recent graphic novels include Monkey vs. Robot, Quit Your Job, The Perfect Planet and Other Stories, Kissers, Tiny Bubbles, and Magic Boy and Girlfriend. Some of his most recent comic books include Monica's Story, The Horrible Truth About Comics, Triple Dare, and Mermaid.
The official Alternative
Comics Web site is: http://www.indyworld.com/altcomics
The official Highwater Books Web site is: http://www.highwaterbooks.com
The official Top Shelf Productions site is: http://www.topshelfcomix.com
For more information please contact Alternative Comics publisher Jeff Mason at 503 NW 37th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609-2204. Phone: 352-373-6336. E-Mail: jmason@gator.net.
