home of happy punks and other delightsTumblr (3.0; @johnandjana)http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ea0a946785aad38e7f18a44c891b1ef9/tumblr_mmwnaxfJpE1qh36jyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>People of Montreal, you are hereby invited to our Give Stuff Away For Free Party on June 8, 1:30 p.m.! This is where we wind down our appearance schedule for 2013 and trade art for food! Please come!!!</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/50591506593http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/50591506593Thu, 16 May 2013 14:56:57 -0400drawn and quarterlya child's guide to anarchyjohn and janaonomatopoeia showcjlochildren's bookschildrenkidlitkidspicture booksmontrealquebeccanadafood drivecharitybook signinglibrairie drawn and quarterlyhappy punkspunk rockanarchyanarchismjohnseven<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1604b28a8c73af1f8a89577b690f5a48/tumblr_mmwn4jB2mM1qh36jyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Some of our most favorite TCAF purchases, with books by <a href="http://www.leighlunacomics.com/">Leigh Luna</a><span> (who I spoke with a bit and is awesomely nice!), </span><a href="http://www.andysaurus.com/">Andy Warner</a><span>, super-talented, super-friendly Boston-area artists </span><a href="http://bradenlamb.tumblr.com/">Braden Lamb</a><span> and </span><a href="http://shelligator.tumblr.com/">Shelli Paroline</a><span> (who also draw the comic book version of Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time), and the wonderful </span><a href="http://ayakakeda.com">Aya Kakeda</a><span> (that’s all her work on the top row - remarkable talent and such a nice person).</span></p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/50591280037http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/50591280037Thu, 16 May 2013 14:53:07 -0400tcaftcaf 2013mini comicaya kakedaadventure timeshelli parolinebraden lambandy warnerleigh lunajohnseven<a href="http://torontocomics.com/news/tcaf-2013-floor-maps/">Toronto Comics Arts Festival | TCAF | TCAF 2013 Floor Maps!</a>: <p>We will be at Table 249! Come say hello!</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/49950448496http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/49950448496Wed, 08 May 2013 15:31:17 -0400tcaftcaf 2013comicsjohnseven<a href="http://www.rockerzine.com/index.php/2013/04/win-cool-stuff-from-rocker/">Here's a chance for you to win a copy of Happy Punks 123!!!</a>: <p>Courtesy of Rocker Zine!</p> <blockquote class="link_og_blockquote">Win a Ron Asheton Tribute DVD, Punk Counting Book, Rock Tee, Stone Roses & Heavy Metal Bios, or Boston rock crime fiction when you subscribe to our mailing list!</blockquote>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/49259557686http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/49259557686Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:36:20 -0400punkpunk rockskinheadsRamonesButthole Surferschildren's bookspicture bookskidlitcomicsdoc martensmohawksskinhead girlspunk rock girlsjohnseven<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/161b9c118396cf3695b1628f0b85acd7/tumblr_mltyfpuSoQ1qh36jyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Jana’s first rebellion</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/48878392336http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/48878392336Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:31:01 -0400rebellion1970s70sseventiesduckspoultrykidsteenscomicsillustrationangry girlsplaid pantstemper tantrumartparentsparentingjohnseven<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3eaa5a76db9158f2351d55749b7ac1c0/tumblr_mlpoynOe1r1ri8zmao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/48814319836http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/48814319836Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:36:00 -0400chickensillustrationcomicsgirl artdrawingjohnseven<a href="http://www.carlemuseum.org/Programs_Events/Upcoming/#E1630">Programs Events - Upcoming - The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art</a>: <p><img alt="" src="http://static.wix.com/media/ab3f4c_8409a96a1a469a5cb8c02f7af0208dbf.jpg_srz_391_482_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz"/></p> <p>We’ll be reading subversive stories and signing books at the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, MA, on Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. Come say hello and walk through their lovely galleries!</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/48454565183http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/48454565183Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:14:00 -0400children's bookspicture booksillustrationmuseumsart museumsAmherstMassachusettsJohn and JanaJana ChristyEric Carle Museumcomicspunkpunk rockanarchyjohnseven<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0231d2a6993208395af3a20e1976faa9/tumblr_mlercrcJRI1qh36jyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/48206030867http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/48206030867Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:34:03 -0400kierkegaardtightropeJana Christyillustrationcomicslovebraveryjohnseven<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/60df3382f8c48dafdab331c7a74f2dbd/tumblr_ml5e7hk4pr1qh36jyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47784067785http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47784067785Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:11:41 -0400guerilla gardeninggardensgorillascomicsillustrationjana christyseed bombjohnseven<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/64baf7ff150cc9b13fcc8df4565236a6/tumblr_ml3hmk71271qh36jyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Jana’s Bay of Fundy map that she did for <a href="http://www.theydrawandtravel.com/">They Draw and Travel</a> is <a href="http://www.imagekind.com/New-Brunswick-Canada-by-Jana-Christy_art?imid=21b4390f-625e-4e27-8143-557221d7a1ac&ref=search">available for purchase now</a>!</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47701851701http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47701851701Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:30:20 -0400mapscartographybay of fundycanadanew brunswicknova scotiajana christyillustrationwhaleskayakingvacationroad triprooseveltfranklin delano rooseveltfdrjohnseven<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a9be8c574f66941846f180f597c276af/tumblr_mkzwkxVgCT1qh36jyo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/487bd3ade64878db8e7a9413cf2bd707/tumblr_mkzwkxVgCT1qh36jyo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The first two books in John’s upcoming time travel chapter book series from Capstone Young Readers! Covers by <a href="http://www.craigphillips.com.au/">Craig Phillips</a>! Out this summer!</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47544659672http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47544659672Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:02:00 -0400science fictiontime travelchapter booksbooks for kidsalchemyromecraig phillipsjohnseven<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0d57291aa726b70662fde3e39dbb73bf/tumblr_mkzw6r3Wl71qh36jyo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5eface94f298732292754d7ee17c7008/tumblr_mkzw6r3Wl71qh36jyo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5eef26fda29c00faa0b1d26d4ac214bb/tumblr_mkzw6r3Wl71qh36jyo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e249e2e9928e01d2cfc1dbeabece0ea8/tumblr_mkzw6r3Wl71qh36jyo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b2992011d6267310be50cd8118a77a3f/tumblr_mkzw6r3Wl71qh36jyo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/61c3afb3fbd6bebc87ea787aa460011d/tumblr_mkzw6r3Wl71qh36jyo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2648751be89262131e7109bcd9b14963/tumblr_mkzw6r3Wl71qh36jyo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/61b67db59e9d39293732e1201719d000/tumblr_mkzw6r3Wl71qh36jyo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1b6e3f5a3addc57303c1d9470f2c7769/tumblr_mkzw6r3Wl71qh36jyo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Things we saw in NYC during MoCCA Festival weekend …</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47544229015http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47544229015Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:54:27 -0400new york citynew yorknycbrooklynmoccamoccafestmoccafestnycphotosphotographycomicsjohnseven<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/14aec15b8e02d4e4b87f6bf07628e108/tumblr_mkzq4vrZZD1qh36jyo1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p>Wild Child is feeling stompy and so are we.</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47538072383http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47538072383Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:43:43 -0400anarchycomicschildren's bookspicture booksillustrationa child's guide to anarchyjohn and janajohnseven<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/48fda86b123cd47c4127f3b027fb5414/tumblr_mkzpg3AxzD1qh36jyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Allo Darlin are very cute!</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47537426615http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47537426615Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:28:51 -0400allo darlinmusicjohnseven<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/580825196">A guy named Hans reviews Happy Punks 123</a>: <p>We don’t usually share things like GoodReads reviews, but damn if this didn’t make us smile.</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47504984809http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47504984809Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:45:05 -0400children's bookspicture bookscomicspunkpunk rockkidlitillustrationjohnseven<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/df64cc543dc773a74c63c91a6f5aeccb/tumblr_mkys7wE0Ns1qh36jyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lovely books we bought at MoCCA Fest! Such a great time!</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47503697238http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/47503697238Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:31:08 -0400moccamoccafestmoccafestnycnikki desautellesophia wiedemanhenry gustavsonkim kuanna raffmichelle fosteraubry cohenconnie li chanmini comicscomicshandmade booksartillustrationjohnseven<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8932bc8de953553bbca777769c4dda7e/tumblr_mkn3tjrtRf1qh36jyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A few of our Happy Punks stickers that we’ll be selling at MoCCA Fest next weekend!</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/46949734994http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/46949734994Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:10:31 -0400punkpunk rockchildren's bookspicture bookskidlitcomicsskinheadsskinhead girlskiltsmohawksdoc martenscbgbstickersjohnseven<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8ea041ef1b8f5f35a5149f3fedf1ac8b/tumblr_mkkssvTdPH1qh36jyo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This lovely thing showed up on our doorstep this weekend … you can <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Punks-Counting-John-Seven/dp/1933149671/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364818510&sr=8-1&keywords=happy+punks+123&tag=xunjiacom0e-20" target="_blank">order it now</a> or come to the <a href="http://www.societyillustrators.org/mocca.aspx?id=8560" target="_blank">MoCCA Fest</a> next weekend in New York City and get a copy signed by us! And maybe pick up a few Happy Punks stickers while you’re at it …</p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/46842076640http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/46842076640Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:17:19 -0400comicsMoccamoccafesthappy punkspunkspunk rockramonesrichard scarrychildren's bookpicture booksjana christyjohn seven and jana christyjohn and janamohawksskinhead girlsskinheadsska boysskarude boysjohnseven<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pORxt_ZuSoY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Happy Punks 123 will be out in a week!</p> <p>Order from one of these places or find it in your local book or comics store:</p> <p><span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Punks-Counting-John-Seven/dp/1933149671/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364153152&sr=8-1&keywords=happy+punks" target="_blank">Amazon</a><span>    </span><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/happy-punks-1-2-3-john-seven/1110906910?ean=9781933149677" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a><span>     </span><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781933149677" target="_blank">IndieBound</a><span>     </span><a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/62-9781933149677-0" target="_blank">Powell’s</a><span> </span></p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/46361004223http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/46361004223Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:47:16 -0400punkpunk rockpunk rock girlchildren's bookchildrenpicture bookskidlitskinhead girlskinheadsdoc martensmohawksRamonesSex Pistolscomicshappy punksjohn and janajana christyjohnseven<p>Here&#8217;s a complete list (so far) of our upcoming bookstore and festival appearances  - we&#8217;d love to meet anyone and everyone out there. Unless you&#8217;re crazy and dangerous, of course.</p> <p><strong>Elephant’s Trunk Bookshop</strong></p> <p>Lexington, MA</p> <p>Saturday, February 16,  11 a.m.</p> <p><strong>Bartleby&#8217;s Books</strong></p> <p>Wilmington, VT </p> <p>Saturday, March 9, 2 p.m.</p> <p>2:00pm</p> <p><strong>MoCCA Festival</strong></p> <p>New York, NY</p> <p>Saturday, April 6 and Sunday April 7</p> <p><strong>Eric Carle Museum</strong></p> <p>Amherst, MA</p> <p>Sunday, April 21,2 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Hudson Book Fair</strong></p> <p>Hudson, NY</p> <p>Saturday, May 4 </p> <p><strong>Toronto Comics Arts Festival</strong></p> <p>Toronto, Ontario, Canada</p> <p>Saturday, May 11 and Sunday May 12</p> <p><strong>Librarie Drawn and Quarterly</strong></p> <p>Montreal, Quebec, Canada</p> <p><span>Saturday, June 8, 3 p.m.</span></p>http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/42872081073http://johnandjana.tumblr.com/post/42872081073Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:31:00 -0500johnseven