But what starts out as simply a bad vacation turns into a terrible one, as the castaways must find a way to escape while dodging the islands dangerous inhabitants. White knight imprint at dc which as been referred to as. On the other hand, cardboard by doug tennapel is a great graphic novel to start your exploration of the media. Best of all, both reese and his father grow throughout the course of the story. Earthworm jim creator doug tennapel attacked for years. Tennapel is a devout christian, who often includes religious themes in his works. Cardboard is the latest graphic novel from legendary video game designer earthworm jim, the neverhood and graphic novelist creature tech, power up doug tennapel. In the tradition of old yeller comes the heartwarming friendship between a boy and his tyrannosaurus rex. In fact, he revealed the original team would be returning. Cardboard by doug tennapel meet your next favorite book. Tennapel himself will executive produce alongside material pictures, with.
Tennapel retracts claim dcs jim lee pressured murphy to. Cardboard is the latest graphic novel from legendary video game designer earthworm jim. As the news of the dinosaur grows around town, so does the friendship between ely and his jurassic pet. When cardboard creatures come magically to life, a boy must save his town from disaster. Youve always known for years that the best toy you ever had wasnt a transformer, strawberry shortcake, or star wars action figure though they are cool. When elys beloved dog, tommy, is hit by a car, he goes to his grandpas house for the summer to get his mind off things. Select this result to view doug t tennapel s phone number, address, and more. Dougs graphic novel ghostopolis was a 2011 ala top ten great graphic novel for teens, and his followup, bad island, is a 2012 ala great graphic novels for teens as well as one of school library journals top 10 graphic novels of 2011. Scholastic booksgraphix imprint, august 2012 9780545418737, softcover. May 28, 20 bad island ebook written by doug tennapel. Doug tennapel, cocreator of the beloved earthworm jim franchise, is currently trying to fund a new game, armikrog, a spiritual successor to his cult hit the neverhood.
Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 is best known for the video game character earthworm jim. On august 19th, president obama conducted an internet conference to draw support from faith leaders for his health care package. Doug tennapel was raised in the town of denair, california. Although i started this blog with sumo, i must admit it is not a great book for novice graphic novel readers. To many, however, doug is perhaps most known for bringing his extraordinary and.
Doug tennapel born july 10, 1966 makes books, makes art and is the creator of earthworm jim. As the news of the dinosaur grows around town, so does the friendship. While exploring a nearby cave one day, he discovers a fullgrown but friendly tyrannosaurus rex. Doug tennapel wiki, height, net worth, age, bio, facts. Doug tennapel is the eisner award winning writerartist of over sixteen graphic novels. Suddenly garth finds he has powers the ghosts dont have, and hes stuck in a world run by the evil ruler of ghostopolis, who would use garths newfound abilities to rule the ghostly kingdom. Cardboard by doug tennapel louisiana young readers choice nominee 2015 grades 68 submitted by jennifer torkkola, teen librarian, main library, east baton rouge parish library system title. Doug tennapel is a graphic novelist, video game designer. Tennapels book follows an impoverished widower who gives a disappointing birthday.
In september 2012, fox animation optioned tennapel s published graphix novel cardboard, with plans for actor tobey maguires material pictures, graphic novelist doug tennapel and the gotham group to be executive producers. Among other honors, ghostopolis was an ala 2011 top ten great graphic novel for teens, a 2010 kirkus best book of. He is the author and illustrator of ghostopolis, bad island, cardboard and tommysaurus rex, all published by graphix. Tennapel portrays this emotional journey in a moving way, but he doesnt hit you over the head with it. I think this graphic novel has many themes such as making the best out of the worst creativity using your imagination believing finding happiness again money isnt happiness about the author name doug richard tennapel d. Published by graphix, a division of scholastic inc. Journalist chris scullion doesnt want doug tennapel. Earthworm jim maintains a healthy, nostalgic niche in the minds of videogame fans of a certain age, perpetually charmed by the heroic annelid, his lushly animated and bizarre world, and a whole horde of flying cows. Though dealing with the recent death of his mother, cam and his father are trying to make the best of a difficult time. Douglas richard tennapel is an american animator, writer, cartoonist, video game designer, and comic book artist whose work has encompassed animated television. The best result we found for your search is doug t tennapel age 60s in ireton, ia. He has written an episode for the popular animated series adventure time and acted as a guest animator for spongebob. Fox, tobey maguire to adapt doug tennapels cardboard. Douglas richard doug tennapel is an american animator, writer, cartoonist, video game designer, and comic book artist whose work has encompassed animated television, video games, and comic books.
As a teacher and as a geek parent, its one of my jobs to find graphic novels that appeal to kids that are also readable and enjoyable for adults. Discover more about his work in tv, film and video games at the imdb. Doug has worked as a professional artist for thirty years. Personal website for doug tennapel view the website share. And whenever people were looking for something fun to read, especially if its for a younger person, the graphic novels of doug tennapel had always been an obvious choice. Doug tennapel comics, illustration, video games, animation, writing. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read bad island. Doug is related to chad d tennapel and susan beth tennapel. To the excitement of many fans, intellivision entertainment ceo tommy tallarico announced that earthworm jim was coming back.
Cardboard by doug tennapel the crossover by kwame alexander the crossroads by chris grabenstein knucklehead by jon scieszka the last dragonslayer by jasper fforde the menagerie by tui sutherland my basmati bat mitzvah by paula freedman the screaming staircase by jonathan stroud wonder by r. Doug tennapel makes books and is the creator of earthworm jim and gear. Hes an eisner award winning writer and designer who created and was involved with works. Character growth shouldnt be just the province of the young protagonist, and its nice to see the two contentious family members come together and grow in. Doug tennapel wiki 2020, height, age, net worth 2020, weight, family find facts and details about doug tennapel on. Among other honors, ghostopolis was an ala 2011 top ten great graphic novel for teens, a 2010 kirkus best book of the year, and a school library journal top ten graphic novel for 2011 and a 2012 ala great. Recently, the artist made several amazing comments on the subject of christianity, gay marriage, and why. But randy, the mean kid down the street, decides hes going to make life miserable for ely and his dinosaurto devastating effect. He is best known for creating earthworm jim, a character that spawned a video game series, cartoon show, and a toy line. Hes been married for 27 years to the love of his life and has four book loving kids. Select this result to view doug t tennapels phone number, address, and more.
Doug tennapel sketch book vol 2 by tennapel kickstarter. Doug s graphic novel ghostopolis was a 2011 ala top ten great graphic novel for teens, and his followup, bad island, is a 2012 ala great graphic novels for teens as well as one of school library journals top 10 graphic novels of 2011. A cardboard boxer becomes a man called bill, a magic cardboard machine actually spits out new pieces of magic cardboard, and a figure of cams dead mother chastises his father for not moving on. Cardboard by doug tennapel good comics for kids blogs. This years offering is the second instalment in his new nnewts universe, a followup to last years escape from the lizzarks. Creator of earthworm jim, the neverhood, armikrog, cardboard doug tennapel is a graphic novelist, video game designer and. Teachers and students can find more information about his work at his scholastic author page.
His most recent creation is armikrog, a pointandclick puzzle game created with stopmotion. Ever since double fine proved that you can bank on gamers desire for retroflavored projects, other developers have been coming out of the woodwork to. He is published by image comics and scholasticgraphics. Doug tennapel is the acclaimed author and illustrator of ghostopolis, bad island, cardboard and tommysaurus rex, all published by graphix. When reese is forced to go on a boating trip with his family, the last thing he expects is to be shipwrecked on an island, especially one teeming with weird plants and animals.
On doug tennapel, bigotry and supporting hate mostly retro. As the story opens, we are transported to another world, another time where aliens are fighting for their lives against invaders. Summer reading williamsburgjames city county public. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Ghostopolis by doug tennapel paperback book the parent. The book is the toughest slog youll ever endure but it is a meticulous search for truth, and that is always to be. Earthworm jim creator doug tennapel is, apparently, a living parody of american bigotry. Cams downandout father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday a. Cardboard by doug tennapel booktoss no easy book love.
Doug tennapel has authored sixteen graphic novels, developed four original video games and created three animated television series. Cardboard by doug tennapel cam doesnt like his birthday present at first after all it is a cardboard box but him and dad make the best out of it by building a cardboard boxing man named bill but in the wee hours of night the cardboard box man comes to life. Doug tennapel is the creator of earthworm jim and the neverhood. Doug tennapel, cocreator of the beloved earthworm jim franchise, is currently trying to fund a new game, armikrog, a spiritual successor to his cult hit the neverhood its not surprising. If youre not familiar with the name doug tennapel, you probably will become very familiar with him today. Tennesseebased artist doug tennapels output ranges from graphic novels including such brilliantlydrawn works as creature tech, ratfist and the ongoing scholastic graphix series nnewts to animated tv shows such as the nickelodeon series catscratch and presently veggietales in the house for netflix. Doug tennapel phone, address, background info whitepages. Tommysaurus rex by doug tennapel paperback book the.
It seems like that should be easy enough, but too many of the adult books indulge in. Creator of earthworm jim, the neverhood, armikrog, cardboard doug tennapel is a graphic novelist, video game designer and tv show developer. He used explicit, religious language to engage the audience, i know theres been a lot of misinformation in this debate. Doug tennapels most recent graphic novel is nnewts. Doug tennapel four incompetent cats hijack a giant killer robot to change the course of a war between cats, dogs, and insects. Fox animation optioned tennapels published graphix novel cardboard, with plans for actor. The book is the toughest slog youll ever endure but it is a meticulous search for truth, and that is always to be admired. A doug tennapel creative style is very easy to spot due to his love both of monsters and of utterly insane character designs. Journalist chris scullion indicated that he does not want earthworm jim creator doug tennapel involved in the newly announced game. Tennapel himself will executive produce alongside material pictures, with fox animation chris wedge also producing. Earthworm jim creator attacks transgender writer on twitter. I look forward to the day when he works with an editor to bring out the very best in his worldbuilding and stories.
Hes been married for 27 years to the love of his life and has four bookloving kids. Doug tennapel is a graphic novelist, video game designer and. Cardboard by tennapel, doug 2012 paperback paperback january 1, 1800 4. The doug tennapel sketchbook achieves project is being funded by a kickstarter campaign that will run until sunday 21st october 2012 at 1.
But while these three species fight for control of the world, a powerful mechanical being named gear arrives to risk his own life to save the lives of good cats. Among other honors, ghostopolis was an ala 2011 top ten great graphic novel for teens, a 2010 kirkus best book of the year. White knight writerartist sean gordon murphy to pull a variant cover he drew for tennapel s comic book bigfoot bill 2. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A teenage boy, his younger sister and their parents get stranded on an inexplicable island while on a family boating trip in bad island, a graphic novel by earthworm jim creator doug tennapel. Earthworm jim creator doug tennapel recently took to twitter to claim dc comics and jim lee put pressure on batman. Tennapel is the author of other works such as ghostopolis and power up you might see a resemblance between mike, the father in cardboard and hugh the protagonist in power up. Jun 02, 2018 doug tennapel is the creator of earthworm jim and the neverhood. Cams downandout father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday and he knows its the worst present ever. Tennapel has a long and accomplished career in entertainment. Recently, the artist made several amazing comments on the. Elementary graphic novel recommendations quinn rollins. Cardboard by doug tennapel scholastic booksgraphix imprint, august 2012 9780545418737, softcover. Ever since double fine proved that you can bank on gamers desire for retroflavored projects, other developers have been coming out of the woodwork to try and get their own projects funded and released.
When garth meets cecil, his grandfathers ghost, the two search for a way to. But the increased access to creators and, more dangerously, their innermost thoughts brought on by twitter has been rough on the oddball franchise, mostly thanks to the work of. Earthworm jim creator pops up to remind twitter of his. Doug tennapel doug tennapel is a graphic novelist, video. Fox plans to have the picture developed under its wedgeworks subsidiary. Cams father comes home with a cardboard box for cams birthday. Oct 10, 2012 cardboard by doug tennapel scholastic booksgraphix imprint, august 2012 9780545418737, softcover. May 14, 20 on the other hand, cardboard by doug tennapel is a great graphic novel to start your exploration of the media. Tobey maguire is turning to cardboard with some help from fox animation, wedgeworks and graphic novelist doug tennapel.
Imagine garth hales surprise when hes accidentally zapped to the spirit world by frank gallows, a washedout ghost wrangler. Hes the man behind earthworm jim, a 1990s smashhit video game that spawned a cartoon series and a toy franchise. Ghostopolis by doug tennapel paperback book the parent store. This cardboard powerfully projects the thoughts and desires of its users and becomes dangerous when cams wealthy, spoiled neighbor, marcus, uses it to. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.