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Matthew Inman (The Oatmeal)

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

Matthew Inman, Eisner Award-winning creator of The Oatmeal and bestselling author of How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You, presents a must-have collection of comics for cat lovers! Why My Cat Is More Impressive Than Your Baby (Andrews McMeel) is chock-full of comics about cats, babies, dogs, lasers, selfies, and pigeons! Inman’s new book contains a vast wealth of never-before-seen comics, including informative guides like: How to Comfortably Sleep Next to Your Cat; 10 Ways to Befriend a Misanthropic Cat; How to Hold a Baby When You Are Not Used to Holding Babies; A Dog’s Guide to Walking a Human Being; and How to Cuddle Like You Mean It.

Free

Portland — Weird. Wonderful. Bizarre.

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

Many of the images in Donald R. Nelson’s Portland – Weird. Wonderful. Bizarre.: The Changing City (Don Nelson) illustrate the weirdness of both Portland’s past and present. Over the years, progress and ingenuity have brought about transformations in Portland. Some good, others that make one wonder, What were they thinking? Nelson’s new book is for those who want to learn and discover the Rose City as it was and what it has become – in a weird, wonderful, and bizarre way.

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Over the Garden Wall: Circus Friends signing with Jonathan Case

Books with Pictures 1401 SE Division Street, Portland, OR, United States

It's not all laughs and peanuts for Wirt, Greg, and Beatrice when they stumble upon a circus in the Unknown. What starts as good fun with Greg reciting Wirt's poetry for the circus' audience quickly becomes a dangerous situation when the Ringmaster sets his eyes on Beatrice to be his next star attraction. Wirt and Greg must work together with past-his-prime Strongman Frederico and down-in-the-dumps clown Paola to infiltrate the circus and rescue Beatrice. Join Eisner Award-winning writer Jonathan Case (Before Tomorrowland) for a launch party for the latest installment of the Over the Garden Wall series! Snacks! Drinks! Sketches!

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Kids’ Storytime With Alison Farrell

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

Today, author and illustrator Alison Farrell joins us to read from her new picture book, The Hike (Chronicle). With lyrical language that captures the majesty of the natural world, The Hike tells the victorious story of three girls' friendship – and their tribulations and triumphs in the great outdoors.

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NEFP Benefit Raffle Drawing at Excalibur Comics!

Excalibur Comics 2444 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

We're gathering items the Northeast Emergency Food Program needs from October 1st through November 1st. For every item on the list you bring in, you'll get a raffle ticket. And then, on November 2nd, we're raffling away an assortment of incredible prizes, like: a Kurt Busiek signed script, Benjamin Dewey Comics & Illustration signed prints, Rogue Ales & Spirits and The Nerd Out gift cards, A Wave Blue World graphic novels, original art and MORE!

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John Arcudi, From Hell’s Heart

Broadway Books 1714 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

To mark the occasion of the bicentennial of Herman Melville’s birth (August 1st, 1819), John Arcudi has brought together fifty-seven world renowned artists and their gorgeous, brand new illustrations for Moby Dick, Bartleby, Pierre, The Confidence Man, Typee, Billy Budd, and White Jacket, as well as excerpts from Melville’s letters. A short passage from Melville’s writing accompanies each illustration, giving context to the story. Artists include Matt Kish, Dave Malan, Hunt Emerson, Evan Cagle, Brahm Revel, Ryan Sook, and Cosimo Miorelli. John Arcudi is a Portland comic book writer, best known for his work on The Mask and B.P.R.D. and for his series Major Bummer; his most recent work, Rumble, is illustrated by David Rubin and published by Portland-based Image Comics. The son of a…

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Mason Mooney: Paranormal Investigator Book Launch

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for a chat about the book, virtual book plate signing, and more! Bring your own refreshments. Book is great for kids 8 and up, and they're welcome at this party, too. ABOUT MASON MOONEY: PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR Paranormal Investigator Mason Mooney is heartless, both figuratively and literally. He’s on a mission to prove to the Paranormal Society that he’s the best paranormal investigator around, but they’re not so sure. And they’re not the only ones. Join Mason as he tackles ghosts, witches and grumpy teenagers to prove once and for all who the REAL talent in the world of paranormal creatures is. If anyone can take on the ghosts in the Grimbrook’s haunted house – it’s him. And no one else. But with an…

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Photoshop: Prepping Files for Print

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

In this Intro Photoshop tutorial-based workshop, learn the basics of prepping files for printing. Learn the basics of touching up images of photos and illustrations, layer separation and best practices for CMYK printing.This workshop is open to all, but especially geared towards IPRC Members looking to learn more about file prep for screenprinting and risograph printing. Taught by Anthony Wylen $10 Register here, and zoom link will be sent on the day of the workshop. Flier design by Luke Mollerup

$10

W. Kamau Bell & Kate Schatz in Conversation With Megan Rapinoe

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz’s Do the Work! (Workman) is a hands-on workbook for anyone overwhelmed by racial injustice, who feels shocked by all the American histories they never learned, and who keeps asking the question “what can I DOOOOOO?!” Packed with humorous, thought-provoking activities — all are rooted in history and contemporary social justice concepts — Bell and Schatz’s new book helps readers move from "What can I do?" to... you know... actually doing the work. Revelatory and thought-provoking, their highly illustrated, highly informative interactive workbook gives readers a unique, hands-on understanding of systemic racism — and how we can dismantle it. Packed with activities, games, illustrations, comics, and eye-opening conversation, Do the Work! challenges readers to think critically and act effectively. Try…

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First Thursday: A Map Will Get You Only So Far

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

A Map Will Get You Only So Far features mixed media works by Portland, Oregon artist Cristina Aine Berretta. Everyone found their own ways through the strange landscape of the past few years, and Cristina’s latest show documents the path she took and where she found inspiration and solace along the way. Drawn from long walks in the wilderness and long afternoons in the backyard, imagined islands and ghostly trees are joined by haloed birds and evocative landscapes.

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