Capt'n Eli in Reading With Pictures anthology

Check out the synopsis of my story for the forthcoming Reading With Pictures anthology at this link.

Here's a little taste:

Deep off the coast of Tasmania, the distress call is sent: Divers are trapped in a cave by a giant sea monster!

Heeding the call in The Dolphin (his mini-sub) is Capt'n Eli, intrepid sea explorer and inventor. He is joined by his friends, Barney the Sea Dog and a 200-year-old parrot Jolly Roger. As Eli arrives on the scene, he sees an empty damaged shark cage and notices hot water vents on the ocean floor. As he explores further, he discovers the underwater grotto with two wayward divers inside. Eli dons his scuba gear and leaves The Dolphin to help the divers.... CONTINUE READING

Pre-order the anthology at this link.

March School and Library Visits

In March, I'm presenting my interactive Draw on Your Creativity workshop at the following schools and libraries. You can check out my full appearance schedule at this link.

This workshop is the perfect way to Make a Splash @ Your Library in Summer 2010! For more information or to book me for a visit at your school or library, contact Tami Kennedy at tami@maine.rr.com.

March 3
5:30 - 7:00pm
Guys Read Book Group
Orono Public Library -- Orono, ME

March 11
10:00 -- Reiche Community School -- Portland, ME

March 22
2:00 -- TEACH -- Waterboro, ME

March 24
12:15pm -- Veazie Community School -- Veazie, ME

March 31
3:00 -- Blue Hill Public Library -- Blue Hill, ME

Capt'n Eli Kirby Vision

I was inspired by the work of Jack Kirby to create these two pieces based on characters from The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli graphic novel series. Check out more Kirby-inspired work on Kirby Vision.

February: Walker Memorial Library

In February, I will present my interactive Draw on Your Creativity workshop at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. in Westbrook, Maine.

DATE: Wednesday, February 17
TIME: 10:15am

To register:
854.0630, option number 4
chenningsachs@westbrook.me.us

I am the author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli all ages graphic novel series. In this interactive Draw on Your Creativity drawing workshop, I use simple geometric shapes to teach kids how to build anatomy and perspective to create art that tells a story. Check out photos at this link. The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli is the perfect way to Make a Splash @ Your Library in Summer 2010! For more information and to book a visit at your school or library, contact Tami Kennedy at tami@maine.rr.com.

Michael Leal Interview

Self Publishing Nexus Magazine just released Michael Leal's interview with me about the all-ages graphic novel series "The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli."

January Appearance Schedule

View my full appearance schedule at this link.

January 20

12:15pm
Veazie Community School -- Veazie, ME

6:00pm
Bookgroup: Guys read, too!
Orono Public Library -- Orono, ME

I am the author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli all ages graphic novel series. In my interactive Draw on Your Creativity drawing workshop, I use simple geometric shapes to teach kids how to build anatomy and perspective to create art that tells a story. Check out photos from my workshop at this link. The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli is the perfect way to Make a Splash @ Your Library in Summer 2010! For more information and to book me to visit your school or library visit this link or contact Tami Kennedy at tami@maine.rr.com

News Flash: Sea Ghost winner!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nemo Publishing’s Sea Ghost collectible action figure contest winner announced


PORTLAND, MAINE (Dec.26, 2009) – Nemo Publishing announced the first winner of its Sea Ghost action figure contest. Steve Bracha of Cypress, California is the winner of the first of three super-limited edition Sea Ghost action figure prototypes.

The Sea Ghost is a character featured in Jay Piscopo’s graphic novel series “The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli,” published by Nemo Publishing.

Bracha was selected at random from hundreds of people who purchased Commander X Mego-style action figures between Dec.15, 2008 and Dec. 15, 2009.

The winners of the final two Sea Ghost Mego-style action figures will be drawn July 16, 2010 and Dec. 16, 2010. All customers who purchase Commander X figures prior to those dates will be automatically entered into both drawings.

These eight-inch collectible action figures are available exclusively at www.captneli.com and, through this Thursday, Dec. 31, all Commander X action figures will be available at a special price of $15.00 (regular price $19.95). More details about the contest can be found at this link.

More about Commander X:
In December 2008, Nemo Publishing released its first limited edition Mego-style action figure of the retro hero Commander X. There are four variants in this collection (Golden Age Commander X, 1950s Commander X, Western Knight, and the Barbary Knight) and more variants will be released in 2010.

Commander X is an integral character in “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” graphic novels. He is an amnesiac who has been sent from the future to save the earth from inevitable destruction. He is a based on the Depression-era heroes of the comic book and movie serials of the 1930s.

This collectible figure is created in a retro-style reminiscent of figures made by the Mego Corporation in the 1970s. Piscopo is working with Paul Clarke, known as “Dr. Mego,” to create this collection and additional variants are planned for release in 2010.

Photos of the figures can be viewed at this link.

More about “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli:”
“The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” is the story of a boy with extraordinary scientific abilities and unusual ties to the sea. “Capt’n Eli” takes readers into a mesmerizing world of time travel, high-tech ships, flying mini-subs, robots, lost civilizations, and undersea empires in conflict. Written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo. Distributed nationally through Diamond Comic Distributors.

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