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Creator Interviews:
The Wondrous Comics Life of Junot Díaz
Pulitzer Prize–winning author Junot Díaz discusses the role of color and racial politics in comics both in the past and today. In this compelling interview, he notes how far the format has come…and how it’s still got a long, long way to go. By John Hogan

Let’s Get Physical
Physics professor James Kakalios is a comics fan through and through. Who better to write The Physics of Superheroes? We talked to him about his favorite stories, the best science bloopers in comics, and where they got it right. By John Hogan

Cannon Fodder
Writer-artist Kevin Cannon began creating an usual challenge to himself: the 24-hour story. A series of those events led to the creation of the swashbuckling, seafaring adventure Far Arden, and here he discusses his inspiration for this wildly inventive book. By John Hogan

Recent Blog Posts:
Are We in a New Golden Age?
YALSA Unveils Its Graphic Nominees
Do You Know Where You’re Going To?
Stitches Makes a Best-of-the-Year List

Feature Stories:
The Miami Book Fair International Has Day of Education about Graphic Novels and Comics Sponsered by GraphicNovelReporter.com and More than 50 Panels
The 2009 Miami Book Fair International will feature over 50 programs highlighting award-winning authors, artists, editors, and publishers from the world of comics and graphic novels. From the art of creating a graphic novel to teaching with graphic novels to the art of creating comics for the internet, the programs and events provide a fantastic opportunity for students, fans, and future artists of all kinds.

Here's what you will find:

- The School of Comics and Graphic Novels on Friday, November 13, will be hosted by Carol Fitzgerald from GraphicNovelReporter.com, which is sponsoring this event.

- Panels and discussions throughout the weekend

- Kids programming with Alex Simmons hosting the Kids Comic-Con in Miami in the Comix Galaxy, in cooperation with Diamond Book Distributors.

- Additional programming in the Comix Galaxy, in cooperation with Diamond Book Distributors.

-Children’s Stage events

Information about all the programs at the Fair --- beyond graphic novels --- has been posted on the Miami Book Fair International website.

Behind the Scenes with Comics Historian and Editor Greg Sadowski
Greg Sadowski is a longtime comics historian and editor who has just announced seven new books to come from Fantagraphics, all focused on the Golden Age of the format. We go Behind the Scenes with Greg.

Coming Soon
Plan out your graphic-novel buying for the rest of the year with our guide to what’s coming out when. From the latest Batman and Wonder Woman releases to classics like Marvel Masterworks and Turok, Son of Stone, find all the hot titles coming out through the end of 2009.

Awards
The 2009 Harvey Awards were held on October 10, and out of the illustrious nominees, several wonderful books were honored. The list includes All-Star Superman; Kirby, King of Comics; Too Cool to Be Forgotten, and many, many more. Check the whole list of winners out here.

Vote in the GraphicNovelReporter.com Poll
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FICTION REVIEWS:
The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb
A five-year-long project for one of the pioneers of the independent comix scene, R. Crumb, The Book of Genesis Illustrated is a massive --- and entire reverent --- collection of every story of the Old Testament. Reviewed by John Hogan

The Squirrel Machine by Hans Rickheit
Surreal, gorgeous, and both satisfying and confounding, The Squirrel Machine is a hypnotic, occasionally repulsive, always entertaining, and wildly creative graphic novel. It does not invite rereading so much as demands it, and each encounter reveals new and different details and interpretations. Reviewed by Christian Zabriskie

Ball Peen Hammer by Adam Rapp and George O'Connor
In a dismal future, human beings are forced to perform cruel functions in order to survive. Ball Peen Hammer shows glimpses into the lives of a few unfortunate people thrown into this deadly mix. Reviewed by John Hogan

Mijeong by Byun Byung-Jun
A vast, sprawling collection of seven short stories, Mijeong is a somber work of manhwa from one of its rising stars. Through each of its dark tales, a theme of humanity, and sometimes hope, manage to peer through. Reviewed by John Hogan

NONFICTION REVIEWS:
Years of the Elephant by Willy Linthout
A remarkable true story of parents coping with the death of a child, Years of the Elephant is one of the saddest and yet most compelling books of the year. Reviewed by John Hogan

Vlad the Impaler: The Man Who Was Dracula by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon
The brutal life story of Vlad the Impaler is told in graphic novel form. If you've ever wondered where the name "Dracula" originated, you can get your answer here. Reviewed by Danica Davidson

TEEN REVIEWS:
Romance Papa, Vol. 1-3 by Youngran Lee
After Myunghae's parents are killed, she moves in with her biological father. Though he isn't very nice at first, it doesn't take him long to turn a new leaf and become the father Myunghae needs. Reviewed by Danica Davidson

Refresh, Refresh by Benjamin Percy, James Ponsoldt, and Danica Novgorodoff
Teenage boys in small-town Oregon await news on their fathers, who are off fighting in Iraq, while trying to cope with adolescence and their own needs to determine what it means to be a man. Reviewed by John Hogan

American Jesus by Mark Millar and Peter Gross
A teenage boy discovers that he is much more than human --- he can perform miracles! And more than that, his birth here on Earth signifies an oncoming battle to end all battles. Reviewed by John Hogan

Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter by Kieron Gillen, Kano, and Dan Brereton
From the pages of Thor comes a new kind of hero: an alien with the heart, courage, and power to match the legendary Norse god. In this epic adventure, he's out to take on the most powerful villain of them all --- the dreaded Galactus. Reviewed by Stephen Giordano

KIDS REVIEWS:
The Toon Treasury of Classic Children's Comics edited by Art Spiegelman and Francoise Mouly
A collection of more than 60 self-contained comics classics for kids, this treasury celebrates the many wonderful joys of the format in an undeniable way. From beginning to end, it's a joyful look at why comics are beloved by kids and why adults still long for the Golden Age. Reviewed by John Hogan

The Tiny Tyrant, Vol. One: The Ethelbertosaurus by Lewis Trondheim and Fabrice Parme
Ethelbert lives every kid's dream --- he's the king, so he gets everything he wants, even if he wants to clone his own dinosaur or have Santa Claus give his chef cooking lessons. Of course, nothing ever ends up the way he plans, but that's when the fun really starts. Reviewed by Brigid Alverson

Kit Feeny: On the Move by Michael Townsend
When Kit's family moves away from the farm and into the big city, he knows he'll be lonely without his best friend, Arnold, so the two come up with a terrific plan to stay together. Now if only they'd remembered to put a toilet in the moving box! Reviewed by Snow Wildsmith

The Incredibles: Family Matters by Mark Waid and Marcio Takara
The superpowered family known as The Incredibles returns for another adventure, but this time the danger's even more pressing, since Mr. Incredible has lost his powers! Reviewed by John Hogan

Salt Water Taffy, Vol. 1-3 by Matthew Loux
Jack and his brother Benny weren't very excited about spending the summer in Chowder Bay, Maine, until they moved there and discovered that in Chowder Bay adventure is always waiting just outside, though it might not take the form they expect. Reviewed by Snow Wildsmith

REFERENCE REVIEWS:
The Physics of Superheroes by James Kakalios
A physicist takes a closer look at comics and gives us the lowdown on what's possible, what's real, and what's not. Best of all, it's fun and won't boggle your mind! Reviewed by John Hogan

1,000 Comic Books You Must Read by Tony Isabella
Comics columnist and reviewer Tony Isabella journeys back through 70 years of comics history to distill the 1,000 comics that are essential reading. But as he puts it, "Just 1,000?" It's a start, and a very fun one. Reviewed by John Hogan

Drawing Manga Animals, Chibis, and Other Adorable Creatures by J.C. Amberlyn
J.C. Amberlyn presents an art book that instructs on how to draw cute creatures from manga. It has everything from tiny squirrels to mythological kappa. Reviewed by Danica Davidson