Bob Eckstein

I left the room for one minute and now it’s just like the Super Bowl—everyone’s making a big to do about something and I am not sure who I’m supposed to root for or who is even playing. Do you at least appreciate my honesty?

We are a simple people. Birthday dinner; with half eggplant, half fresh tomato. fresh basil & oregano to come.

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Conversation on The Publishing Guide podcast has gotten some very nice feedback, coverING what I learned as a writer, teacher, freelance illustrator, designer, and Art Director. tinyurl.com/4kdnwnc3
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We talked about AI a bit. Here's a new AI cartoon in @newyorker.com

tinyurl.com/beae2zf8 the Bob is here.

Me and Nava Atlas are chatting today to the Massachusetts library system at 7 pm EST about cats and great writers. It's FREE. To join us click on tinyurl.com/ymtd49a3

Happy birthday, to Scottish novelist, Muriel Spark. As a teenager she would write torrid love letters to herself, signed with men’s names, and hide them in the sofa cushions to shock her mother. One of my fav illustrations from the new Inspired by Cats, Writers and Their Mews(es).

Tomorrow I am speaking with the Triangle Association of Freelancers via Zoom at 7pm EST.

Everyone is welcome and it’s free.

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Snowstorm Survey Sharing Cartoons, Humor & Writing Tips

You deserve a break.
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#175 From Mews(es) to Manuscript: How Inspired by Cats Became an Illustrated Literary Book - Estelle Erasmus Estelle Erasmus chats with Bob Eckstein and Nava Atlas about Inspired by Cats: Writers and Their Mews(es) and how a playful literary idea evolved into a fully realized illustrated book. We chat about ...

Really grateful to sit down on Estelle's always insightful, award-winning podcast. It's a good episode for writers, especially those collaborating. estelleserasmus.com/175-from-mew...

Happy National Museum Selfie Day. I choose the @frickcollection.bsky.social from the endless choices. This is from my Footnotes from the Most Amazing Museums (@chroniclebooks.bsky.social). Sunday they’re posting a cartoon that features them! Look for it on their feed.

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Inside the Mind of a New Yorker Cartoonist with Bob Eckstein Meet Bob Eckstein, a New Yorker cartoonist, illustrator, and author whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Smithsonian, Atlas Obscura, and more. In this episode of the Qwoted Interview Series, Lou Carlozo sits down with Bob live at The Book Cellar in Chicago to talk about his creative path and the stories behind his newest books, Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums and Inspired By Cats. Bob shares how he approaches his craft and what inspires his most celebrated cartoons. Tune in for the full conversation!

So great to reconnect with Lou Carlozo.

Here's a chat live at The Book Cellar in Chicago to share stories behind my new bks, Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums & Inspired By Cats & what inspired some of my cartoons. tinyurl.com/kprktaf4 #Museums

Snow and ice leads to school closures with more UK weather warnings in place - live updates Cold conditions have also been seen across mainland Europe, as an amber cold-health alert has been extended until the weekend for the whole of England.

Yes, that was me today, the only person on the BBC without a British accent. talking snowmen when there are serious weather warnings. tinyurl.com/2rzxu944

My new nutritionist gave me a lot of food for thought.

I’m a big fan of Lea Lane’s podcast. And as an added treat, I’m included in her Best of 2025 Wrap-up. #travel tinyurl.com/5edby68 @lealane.bsky.social

They are ‘Absolutely’ Back and Some Early Customers Say the Bagels Are Still ‘10 out of 10’ The mood was "joyful" at New Absolute Bagels Monday morning, one customer reported. Photo by Claire Davenport By Claire Davenport

Trying to cut back on news but will make an exception here as my tennis partner, Richard, is a part of the story. He went for an everything bagel but came back w. nothing. tinyurl.com/z7vzkk3v

(I appear in this local newspaper on Fridays.) Thanks @westsiderag.bsky.social @richardrobbins.bsky.social

Opinion | Before You Toss That Book …

Read it for free without a subscription. As someone reliant on the generosity of book-buying strangers to put out money to put food on my plate, who am I to give an unbiased opinion as to whether one should accumulate more books or keep their present collection.
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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.

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

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

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.

Thanks! To order from this online bookstore, go here: theliteratelizard.com/holiday-book...

Love it! Thank you!

Bob Eckstein

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 Sometimes, synchronicity plays a big part

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

Artist Interviews #15 - Bob Eckstein Artist, Writer, Designer, Illustrator, Cartoonist

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/...