Autographs — Tim Greiving

 

Tim Greiving spoke and signed books at Vromans last night.

Tim Greiving

I even brought my 'Celebrating John Williams' CD just in case Williams made a surprise appearance. Alas, he did not.

I also asked the first audience question: "If asked, would John Williams enjoy writing another Olympic fanfare for the 2028 games?" Greiving said yes. I hope LA28 asks.

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Autographs — Ted Chiang

 

Ted Chiang spoke at Occidental last night on "The Incompatibilities between Generative AI and Art."

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Jack Kirby exhibit

 

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As I've written before, I loved reading comic books when I was younger. My two favorite comic book artists were Steve Ditko for his occasional surreal psychedelic vistas, and Jack Kirby for both his muscular super-heroes and his action scenes. When I read that the Skirball Cultural Center was going to have a major Jack Kirby exhibit, I had to go.

I did not know that Kirby was Jewish, but I'm glad that that led the Skirball to hold this exhibit. I had not been there before.

It was fun seeing all the Kirby artwork. I never knew he worked for DC for a time, but that was in 1970, when I was no longer buying comic books.