Cartoon Art Museum Store Reopens with New Products, Resources for Comics Fans

Grand Opening Party and Wednesday Specials in December Offer Last Minute Shopping Opportunities and Unique Gift Items

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – December 10, 2008 – The world famous San Francisco Cartoon Art Museum has reconfigured its popular flagship store and is proud to reopen on December 10, 2008 with a whole new lineup of books, toys, posters, graphic novels, comics and other items related to the art of cartooning. Located at 655 Mission Street in San Francisco, the Cartoon Art Museum Store invites cartoon art fans to celebrate the reopening at several prime shopping events this December.

On Tuesday, December 16 the CAM Store will officially launch with a Grand Opening Party from 5:00-7:00 pm. Guests will find the new Store stocked with a unique lineup of cartoon related products that are perfect for the comics lover on anyone’s holiday list, including imported Studio Ghibli toys and accessories, signed and numbered copies of the museum’s Gene Colan exhibition catalog; books featuring artists who contributed to the Totoro Forest Project; statues and vinyl toys from such beloved cartoons as Peanuts, Harvey Comics, DC Comics, and newer additions such as Drinky Crow and Domo Kun, all from our friends at Dark Horse Comics. For the Edward Gorey fan, we have stocking stuffers like the ever popular Fantod Pack and small hardcover editions of his books including The Twelve Terrors of Christmas, which was written by John Updike. Chronicle books has produced a fun line for kids illustrated by Paul Frank that is sure to be a hit. We will be carrying a wide selection of Disney and Pixar art books from Chronicle as well. There are a number of new releases just in time for the holidays. Come by and check out the exciting new titles as well as anthologies and reissued editions of old favorites. Grand Opening shoppers will receive 15% off all purchases during the event, and are welcome to stay for the Totoro Forest Project reception from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Gallery.

Additionally, the CAM Store is hosting three full days of discounts in honor of the reopening this month – December 10th, 17th and 24th. Each Wednesday shoppers will receive 10% off all purchases made that day – a perfect opportunity for the last minute shopper looking for a completely unique gift for their favorite cartoon fan.

Before and after shopping, visitors are encouraged to patronize the wonderful and timely art exhibitions and permanent cartoon art collection on display in the Cartoon Art Museum’s galleries. Currently on exhibit are:

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21 November 2008 @ 04:42 pm

Totoro Forest Project Opening Reception Tuesday, December 16

Totoro Forest Project Reception

Cartoon Art Museum Event (Free and open to the public): Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 7-9pm

Cartoon Art Museum Exhibition: September 20, 2008 – February 8, 2009

The Cartoon Art Museum proudly presents original works of art from The Totoro Forest Project Charity Auction, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition featuring paintings, illustrations and sculptures from nearly 200 critically acclaimed animators, fine artists, cartoonists and illustrators. All of the artwork featured in the exhibition was inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic animated feature film My Neighbor Tororo. The artwork was auctioned at a fund raising event at Pixar Animation Studios on September 6, 2008, and raised over $200,000 for the Totoro no Furusato National Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of Japan's Sayama Forest.

The first installment of the Totoro Forest Project exhibition runs through January 18, 2009. The second installment runs from Saturday, December 6, 2008 through February 8, 2009, and visitors will be able to see the entire selection of artwork from December 6, 2008 through January 18, 2009.

The opening reception for the Totoro Forest Project will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. This reception is free and open to the public. Special guests include the Totoro Forest Project executive committee: Pixar Animation Studios artists Dice Tsutsumi, Enrico Casarosa and Ronnie Del Carmen, plus Yukino Pang of San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum. Several artists whose work is included in the exhibition, including many artists from Pixar Animation Studios, will also be in attendance.

Copies of the limited edition Totoro Forest Project auction catalog will be on sale the night of the event. Supplies will be limited to one purchase per customer, and are expected to sell out quickly.

Green tea for the reception will be provided courtesy of Samovar Tea Lounge http://www.samovartea.com/.

About The Totoro no Furusato National Fund:

Sayama Forest is one of the most remarkable urban forests in Japan, located just outside of Tokyo. This forest is said to be the inspiration for legendary animated film My Neighbor Totoro. With Japan's rapid urban development in the 1970s and 1980s, the forest has been diminished to a small fraction of its former self. In 1990, Miyazaki helped set up a national trust, Totoro no Furusato National Fund, to preserve the park and promote awareness of environmental issues.

The Foundation has successfully raised more than 3 million dollars and has over 1500 members. The fund's primary purpose is to purchase forest land from the city, and its members have been involved with various nature preservation volunteer activities. While successful on many levels, the foundation's efforts continue to face many challenges and obstacles, including rising land values and real estate development.

For more information on this cause and how you can help, please visit http://www.totoroforestproject.org/

Tags: animation, cartoon art, cartoon art museum, cartoons, comics, hayao miyazaki, miyazaki, pixar, totoro, totoro forest project

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22 August 2008 @ 05:26 pm

The Totoro Forest Project Exhibition

The Totoro Forest Project

Cartoon Art Museum Exhibition: September 20, 2008 – February 8, 2009

The Cartoon Art Museum proudly presents original works of art from The Totoro Forest Project Charity Auction, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition featuring paintings, illustrations and sculptures from nearly 200 critically acclaimed animators, fine artists, cartoonists and illustrators. All of the art for the exhibition was inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic animated feature film My Neighbor Tororo. The artwork will be auctioned at a fund raising event at Pixar Animation Studios on September 6, 2008, and then exhibited at the Cartoon Art Museum from September 20, 2008 through February 8, 2009. Proceeds from the auction will support The Totoro No Furusato National Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of Japan's Sayama Forest.

Details regarding the December 2008 reception for this exhibition will be announced shortly.

About The Totoro no Furusato National Fund:

Sayama Forest is one of the most remarkable urban forests in Japan, located just outside of Tokyo. This forest is said to be the inspiration for legendary animated film My Neighbor Totoro. With Japan's rapid urban development in the 1970s and 1980s, the forest has been diminished to a small fraction of its former self. In 1990, Miyazaki helped set up a national trust, Totoro no Furusato National Fund, to preserve the park and promote awareness of environmental issues.

The Foundation has successfully raised more than 3 million dollars and has over 1500 members. The fund's primary purpose is to purchase forest land from the city, and its members have been involved with various nature preservation volunteer activities. While successful on many levels, the foundation's efforts continue to face many challenges and obstacles, including rising land values and real estate development.

For more information on this cause and how you can help, please visit http://www.totoroforestproject.org/

About Hayao Miyazaki:

Anime is one of the most influential forms of contemporary art today. Among Japanese masters of animation, Hayao Miyazaki is undoubtedly the most popular and respected. The storytelling, visual approach and philosophical depth of his films have made a massive impact in the world of filmmaking , and many prominent animation and illustration artists in the world proudly recognize Miyazaki's strong influence and inspiration on their own work. The Totoro Forest Project provides the artists involved with the opportunity to voice their appreciation for Miyazaki and the inspiration he has given them through the years.

Tags: cartoon art museum, cartoons, comics, hayao miyazaki, miyazaki, pixar, san francisco, totoro, totoro forest project

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Cartoon Art Museum Store Reopens with New Products, Resources for Comics Fans

Grand Opening Party and Wednesday Specials in December Offer Last Minute Shopping Opportunities and Unique Gift Items

Totoro Forest Project Reception

Cartoon Art Museum Event (Free and open to the public): Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 7-9pm

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