Nick Gurewitch and Chris Onstad

Talk Description

Both of these creators are giants in the ever-emerging field of independent webcomics. Their years of hard work, unique talent, and successful publication give them an inside look at one of the hottest art scenes today. In a lively, on-stage dialogue, Nick and Chris explore how and why their work has been so successful, and present a special program.

Biography

Nicholas Gurewitch & Perry Bible Fellowship: Nick Gurewitch studied film and theory at Syracuse University where his strip The Perry Bible Fellowship first appeared in the student paper The Daily Orange, going on to be featured in papers like The Guardian. The strip was once published on a weekly basis for publications like the UK Guardian and the Baltimore City Paper; in February 2008, Nick stopped doing it weekly. Gurewitch received the Ignatz Award for Outstanding Online Comic in 2005 and 2006, and an Eisner Award in 2008. Dark Horse released The Perry Bible Fellowship Almanac, a complete collection of the finished work.

Chris Onstad & Achewood: Chris Onstad was an editor and illustrator for the Stanford Chaparral before creating the online comic strip Achewood, which appeared in GQ and Time (named Number One Graphic Novel of 2007). Onstad received the Ignatz Award for Outstanding Online Comic in 2007 and 2008. Dark Horse Comics published The Great Outdoor Fight in 2008 and Worst Song, Played on Ugliest Guitar.