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10/10/06:
Scholastic Signs Cammuso to Four Book Deal

Frank Cammuso has signed a four-book deal with Scholastic for two graphic novel series, “Knights of the Lunch Table” and “The Misadventures of Salem Hyde.”

03/15/06:
Booklist chooses Max Hamm as one of the top 10 best graphic novels

Sandwiched between Charles Burns and Eddie Campbell sits everyones favorite porcine P.I.

12/16/05:
Scoop chooses Max Hamm as one of the best of '05

Number 5 with a bullet. Max Hamm is one of the Scoop's 2005 Top Ten Trade Paper Backs.

05/18/05:
Cammuso Receives Grant from the Saltonstall Foundation

The Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts has awarded Frank Cammuso a grant for Graphic Novels
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04/15/05:
Max Hamm is Day Prize Award Finalist

Dave Sims, Gerhard and the fine folks at the "Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo" or SPACE selected
Max Hamm as a Day Prize finalist.

04/14/05:
Cammuso Receives Eisner Nomination

Hey, I'm just as shocked as you are!
But it's true, see for yourself here. I have been nominated in the category of Talent Most Deserving of Wider Recognition.

 

 
     

 

 
     
 

Knights of the Lunch Table #1: Completed

December 3rd, 2007

Free at last! Free at last! I'm done with book one. It weighs in at 144 full color pages. I'm told it will be out in July 08.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to re-introduce myself to my family and friends.

Otto's Orange Day

November 19th, 2007

I know it's been a long time since I posted and you're probably wondering what I've been up to. Well, I've been busy working on Knights of the Lunch Table. It's in the final stages of production and I should be done in a couple of weeks. Producing a graphic novel has been quite an experience. More on that later.

But right now, I want to talk about another project. I've had the honor of illustrating and co-creating a story for Toon Books. That's the new line of kids comics by Francoise Mouly and Art Spiegelman. The book is called Otto's Orange Day and I colaborated with the great underground cartoonist Jay Lynch. It was a blast to work on and will be out spring 08.

That's all for now, back to the drawing board, only 40 pages to go!

 

Hart Seely's New Book!

June 1st, 2007

My good friend and occasional writing partner Hart Seely has a new book out.

Hart previously penned Pieces of Intelligence, the Poetry of Donald Rumsfeld. This time out he's written a book of political nursery rhymes. It's called Mrs. Goose Goes to Washington . This book is great. It's cutting, mean-spirited and wickedly hilarious (in all the right ways, to all the RIGHT people).

Go buy a copy before it gets banned!

 

Getting Ready

May 22nd, 2007

I've been busy with the Knights of the Lunch Table. I just finished the script and the breakdowns. Now the fun can begin, DRAWING!

By the way, the fellow above is named Artie. He's the star of Knights.

Back to work!

Political Cartoon Blog

April 5th, 2007

Sorry I haven't posted much. I've been busy with the Knights. It has dominated all of my free time.

But, my new Political Cartoon Blog is up and running at Syracuse.com. Stop by and post a comment.

Prince Valiant

February 18th, 2007

In my quest for inspiration for the Knights of the Lunch Table, I've rediscovered Prince Valiant. It has been years since I really looked at this strip. Of course the art by Hal Foster is incredible, but what I didn't remember was the engaging story. It must have been fantastic to open up the sunday funnies and read these masterpieces.

I find that one of the hardest things to do when I'm working on a big project, is to stay inspired. Prince Valiant has certainly helped me. I have even gone as far as buying a DVD of the 1950's movie, starring Robert Wagner and Janet Leigh. It's really quite a bit of fun, in a hokey 50's swashbuckling way.

I can only hope that I may capture some of the magic and excitement for my own book.

 

Knights Quest

January 24th, 2007

It has begun. I've started the first Knights of the Lunch Table book. Actually, I've been knee deep in the project for months. Watching films, doing research and just getting the feel for the setting. I've become a bit of an authority on Authurian legends.

I recently finished the script. Let me tell you, that was quite a quest. Writing does not come as easy to me as drawing does. But, for all the revisions, I feel pretty good about it. Soon I will start to pencil. That is when the real fun begins.

Old Newsboys

December 7th, 2006

Every year I create one of the covers for The Old Newsboys Edition of the The Post-Standard. The Old Newsboys is a charity that raises money to give gifts to less fortunate children. I always have a ton of fun drawing the covers, and this year was no exception. At some point, I post a few from other years.

If you are in the CNY this weekend pick up an copy it's for a good cause.

It's a Wonderful Presidency

November 20th, 2006

My good friend and writing partner Hart Seely and I have a humour piece on Slate. From the picture you can guess what it's about. We've had this one kicking around for years. An oldie but a goodie. What's old is new!

Back to Middle School

November 16th, 2006

I just spent the day at my old middle school, Durgee Jr. High, in Baldwinsville. I was there doing research for my next graphic novel, Knights of the Lunch Table. It was strange to be back. I remember things being much bigger and much darker. I had a great time hanging out and observing. It was an eventful day, I got to tour of the bowels of the school, I went to gym class and I even ate a school lunch. YUM! Some things don't change.

I'd like to thank Wendy Robinson, Ken Weston and all the faculty and kids for lettting me tag along all day and shoot pictures. It was awesome!

My Favorite Time of Year

October 28 th, 2006

I love the fall! Whether it's the color of the trees or the crispness in the air, autumn always makes me feel like everything is right in the world. Even if it's not. (Remember to vote Nov. 7th).

Anyways, last Sunday I spent the day at the Syracuse Heroes Expo. It was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat. That will probably be my last convention for a while. I'm going to lock myself away for the next 7-8 months and work on the Knights of the Lunch Table. I'll post from time to time. Happy Halloween.

Scholastic Fantastic

October 5th, 2006

I've got some huge news that will be keeping me quite busy for the next couple years. I've just signed a four book deal with Scholastic.

I'm very excited about this because I'll be doing my own projects. I'll miss self publishing a little, but it will be nice just to put all my focus on the creative side of things for a change. What does this mean for Max Hamm? It looks like the porcine P.I. will be on much needed vacation, but I can tell you he will be back. Click here for the official announcement.

 
     
 
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See You In 2008!

San Diego Comic-Con: July

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