Bob Eckstein
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NY Time bestseller, New Yorker cartoonist. Expert of bookstores, museums, cartoons, and snowmen. Substack The Bob. Bestseller Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums. CE Writer’s Digest.
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Thank you, Jon Mayes, for this unique interview and chat (it even includes a wedding photo--one of the only of us). tinyurl.com/m2pz9967 @jonmayes.bsky.social
Special thanks to Giuseppe Castellano of The Illustration Department for taking time to chat with me. I really enjoyed our conversation and sincerely hope we keep in touch.
I hope you enjoy our talk and find it helpful for those sharing similar feelings. illustrationdept.com/idpodcast
I hope you enjoy our talk and find it helpful for those sharing similar feelings. illustrationdept.com/idpodcast
The Illustration Department Podcast — The Illustration Department
In this chart-topping podcast, Giuseppe Castellano talks to folks in illustration, graphic design, publishing, animation, and other creative fields about the ups and downs of their careers.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Special thanks to Giuseppe Castellano of The Illustration Department for taking time to chat with me. I really enjoyed our conversation and sincerely hope we keep in touch.
I hope you enjoy our talk and find it helpful for those sharing similar feelings. illustrationdept.com/idpodcast
I hope you enjoy our talk and find it helpful for those sharing similar feelings. illustrationdept.com/idpodcast
Happy History of the Snowman Day.
I did a few interviews about snowmen. Today at shortly after Noon EST, I will be on WVIA, www.wvia.org
Here is my interview with The Christian Science Monitor. tinyurl.com/mtm57h98
I did a few interviews about snowmen. Today at shortly after Noon EST, I will be on WVIA, www.wvia.org
Here is my interview with The Christian Science Monitor. tinyurl.com/mtm57h98
December 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Happy History of the Snowman Day.
I did a few interviews about snowmen. Today at shortly after Noon EST, I will be on WVIA, www.wvia.org
Here is my interview with The Christian Science Monitor. tinyurl.com/mtm57h98
I did a few interviews about snowmen. Today at shortly after Noon EST, I will be on WVIA, www.wvia.org
Here is my interview with The Christian Science Monitor. tinyurl.com/mtm57h98
The greatest bakery in England, Outsider Tart, is now featuring my new book, Footnotes From the Most Fascinating Museums, in their new restaurant (on each table!), and serving Amer. soul food.
They are located at Lyric Square, London. outsidertart.com Their logo is by me.
They are located at Lyric Square, London. outsidertart.com Their logo is by me.
December 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The greatest bakery in England, Outsider Tart, is now featuring my new book, Footnotes From the Most Fascinating Museums, in their new restaurant (on each table!), and serving Amer. soul food.
They are located at Lyric Square, London. outsidertart.com Their logo is by me.
They are located at Lyric Square, London. outsidertart.com Their logo is by me.
Thanks! To order from this online bookstore, go here: theliteratelizard.com/holiday-book...
December 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thanks! To order from this online bookstore, go here: theliteratelizard.com/holiday-book...
Thank you, Jon Mayes, for this unique interview and chat (it even includes a wedding photo--one of the only of us). tinyurl.com/m2pz9967 @jonmayes.bsky.social
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December 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Thank you, Jon Mayes, for this unique interview and chat (it even includes a wedding photo--one of the only of us). tinyurl.com/m2pz9967 @jonmayes.bsky.social
How two writers/illustrators who hardly knew each other ended up collaborating on a book
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How two writers/illustrators who hardly knew each other ended up collaborating on a book
Sometimes, synchronicity plays a big part
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December 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
How two writers/illustrators who hardly knew each other ended up collaborating on a book
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Happy Frozen Friday. If it's putting you into the mood for snowmen, here's an interview about snowmen on a show up in Minnesota. tinyurl.com/2r7zfkwa
December 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Happy Frozen Friday. If it's putting you into the mood for snowmen, here's an interview about snowmen on a show up in Minnesota. tinyurl.com/2r7zfkwa
Thank you, Jo! I really appreciate it. open.substack.com/pub/joscotta...
Artist Interviews #15 - Bob Eckstein
Artist, Writer, Designer, Illustrator, Cartoonist
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December 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Thank you, Jo! I really appreciate it. open.substack.com/pub/joscotta...
In one hour at Noon EST I will be chatting with @newyorkcartoons.bsky.social about anything you wish.
I’d watch this even if I wasn’t me. To join go to the link and please ignore the fact it says it starts at 3 pm. That should be Noon. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
I’d watch this even if I wasn’t me. To join go to the link and please ignore the fact it says it starts at 3 pm. That should be Noon. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
In one hour at Noon EST I will be chatting with @newyorkcartoons.bsky.social about anything you wish.
I’d watch this even if I wasn’t me. To join go to the link and please ignore the fact it says it starts at 3 pm. That should be Noon. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
I’d watch this even if I wasn’t me. To join go to the link and please ignore the fact it says it starts at 3 pm. That should be Noon. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
From snowy Chicago. On way to Art Institute. Later American Writers Museum. Tomorrow The Book Cellar.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
From snowy Chicago. On way to Art Institute. Later American Writers Museum. Tomorrow The Book Cellar.
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Thrilled to be heading to Miami to present my two new books, Inspired by Cats and Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums, at the @MiamiBookFair!
🗓️ November 16–23, 2025 (Street Fair: November 21-23)
📍 Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
🗓️ November 16–23, 2025 (Street Fair: November 21-23)
📍 Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Thrilled to be heading to Miami to present my two new books, Inspired by Cats and Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums, at the @MiamiBookFair!
🗓️ November 16–23, 2025 (Street Fair: November 21-23)
📍 Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
🗓️ November 16–23, 2025 (Street Fair: November 21-23)
📍 Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Here's your Halloween Caption Contest. Winner gets a hug from me.
October 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Here's your Halloween Caption Contest. Winner gets a hug from me.
It's been fun doing this newsletter and I really appreciate all the letters and feedback.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
It's been fun doing this newsletter and I really appreciate all the letters and feedback.
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Happy National Cat Day! Edward Gorey, off to party.
Just saw his show at Society of Illustrators. Illustration from new book, Inspired by Cats.
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Just saw his show at Society of Illustrators. Illustration from new book, Inspired by Cats.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Happy National Cat Day! Edward Gorey, off to party.
Just saw his show at Society of Illustrators. Illustration from new book, Inspired by Cats.
@soi128.bsky.social @edwardgoreyhouse.bsky.social
Just saw his show at Society of Illustrators. Illustration from new book, Inspired by Cats.
@soi128.bsky.social @edwardgoreyhouse.bsky.social
Need a break? It's free... thebob.substack.com/p/special-sh...
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Need a break? It's free... thebob.substack.com/p/special-sh...
Heading to Rhinebeck, NY, Thursday. LOVE Oblong Books.
(We are dishing about great writers, giving away prizes, doing cat trivia, sharing cartoons and jokes…and it’s FREE. And we promise, fun. OBLONG BOOKS, Rhinebeck, NY, THURS 6pm. 6422 Montgomery St.)
(We are dishing about great writers, giving away prizes, doing cat trivia, sharing cartoons and jokes…and it’s FREE. And we promise, fun. OBLONG BOOKS, Rhinebeck, NY, THURS 6pm. 6422 Montgomery St.)
October 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Heading to Rhinebeck, NY, Thursday. LOVE Oblong Books.
(We are dishing about great writers, giving away prizes, doing cat trivia, sharing cartoons and jokes…and it’s FREE. And we promise, fun. OBLONG BOOKS, Rhinebeck, NY, THURS 6pm. 6422 Montgomery St.)
(We are dishing about great writers, giving away prizes, doing cat trivia, sharing cartoons and jokes…and it’s FREE. And we promise, fun. OBLONG BOOKS, Rhinebeck, NY, THURS 6pm. 6422 Montgomery St.)
My friend, writer Nava Atlas, will be conducting a fun evening of cat trivia & chat about this time tomorrow at the Elting Memorial Library.
That's Tuesday, the 14th, at 7pm in New Paltz, NY, 93 Main St. Bring her books to sign, including Inspired by Cats. eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/14931797
That's Tuesday, the 14th, at 7pm in New Paltz, NY, 93 Main St. Bring her books to sign, including Inspired by Cats. eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/14931797
October 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
My friend, writer Nava Atlas, will be conducting a fun evening of cat trivia & chat about this time tomorrow at the Elting Memorial Library.
That's Tuesday, the 14th, at 7pm in New Paltz, NY, 93 Main St. Bring her books to sign, including Inspired by Cats. eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/14931797
That's Tuesday, the 14th, at 7pm in New Paltz, NY, 93 Main St. Bring her books to sign, including Inspired by Cats. eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/14931797
Today's issue of The Bob is FREE. But can anyone put a price on learning the key to happiness?
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October 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Today's issue of The Bob is FREE. But can anyone put a price on learning the key to happiness?
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I’m looking forward to eating regular food again, like this. But at moment I’m off sugar (and salt, dairy, meat, carbs, alcohol, and gluten) so raincheck on this dish.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I’m looking forward to eating regular food again, like this. But at moment I’m off sugar (and salt, dairy, meat, carbs, alcohol, and gluten) so raincheck on this dish.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I want to extend an invite to my NYC friends to my book event at @barnesandnoble.com Upper West Side at Broadway, near 82nd St.
Oct. 6th, Mon, at 7 pm. FREE. (Yankees don't play that night)
Feel free to share this around to anyone who likes cats, museums, great writers and/or cartoons.
Oct. 6th, Mon, at 7 pm. FREE. (Yankees don't play that night)
Feel free to share this around to anyone who likes cats, museums, great writers and/or cartoons.
October 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I want to extend an invite to my NYC friends to my book event at @barnesandnoble.com Upper West Side at Broadway, near 82nd St.
Oct. 6th, Mon, at 7 pm. FREE. (Yankees don't play that night)
Feel free to share this around to anyone who likes cats, museums, great writers and/or cartoons.
Oct. 6th, Mon, at 7 pm. FREE. (Yankees don't play that night)
Feel free to share this around to anyone who likes cats, museums, great writers and/or cartoons.
WRITERS! Tom. at 10am, Nava Atlas & I will be answering publishing questions on Free Advice Friday panel. Leave any you may have and want addressed in the Comments.
Join here: freeadvicefridays.com
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September 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
WRITERS! Tom. at 10am, Nava Atlas & I will be answering publishing questions on Free Advice Friday panel. Leave any you may have and want addressed in the Comments.
Join here: freeadvicefridays.com
Cartoon courtesy of @airmail.news
@newshelvesbooks.bsky.social
Join here: freeadvicefridays.com
Cartoon courtesy of @airmail.news
@newshelvesbooks.bsky.social
I just found out that Jeff Daniels and Jeff Bridges are two different people.
September 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I just found out that Jeff Daniels and Jeff Bridges are two different people.
FREE Goodreads giveaway of our new book on great writers and their beloved pets.
Deadline is tonight (Monday, midnight PST)!
Link to enter in Comments.
Deadline is tonight (Monday, midnight PST)!
Link to enter in Comments.
September 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
FREE Goodreads giveaway of our new book on great writers and their beloved pets.
Deadline is tonight (Monday, midnight PST)!
Link to enter in Comments.
Deadline is tonight (Monday, midnight PST)!
Link to enter in Comments.
Last Call! For cartoon caption contest. The deadline is tomorrow to come up with a caption. The prize is a signed copy of my new book with writer, Nava Atlas. To enter go to new issue of the The Bob. thebob.substack.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Last Call! For cartoon caption contest. The deadline is tomorrow to come up with a caption. The prize is a signed copy of my new book with writer, Nava Atlas. To enter go to new issue of the The Bob. thebob.substack.com