Mariko and Jillian Tamaki

In today’s National Post, I chat with cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki about their new graphic novel, Skim.

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Pride; Extraordinary Canadians

The Kanye Dilemma: how does one play the game yet contain the ego? Also, I check out some of the artists behind Penguin’s new Extraordinary Canadians series.

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Bob Hambly

The finishing touch: in today’s National Post I chat with Toronto illustrator Bob Hambly.

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The Grand

In today’s National Post I review poker mockumentary The Grand.

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Caribou

The savant of bleeps: in today’s National Post I talk to indie-electronica wizard Caribou.

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Michel Rabagliati

Of babies and brook trout: in today’s Post I talk to Montreal cartoonist Michel Rabagliati about his new graphic novel, Paul Goes Fishing.

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Ibi Kaslik

She plotted it in people: in today’s National Post I chat to novelist Ibi Kaslik about her new book, The Angel Riots.

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American Photobooth

In today’s National Post, I take a look at Nakki Goranin’s new book American Photobooth.

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Ghosts of Winnipeg; Genies

In today’s National Post, I take a look at a part of Winnipeg’s ghostly history. I was also at the Genies last night. Read about it here, here, or here.

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My Own Private Oshawa; Bishop’s Block

My Own Private Oshawa.

Also: I check out the dismantling of Toronto’s historic Bishop’s Block.

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