Jef Mallett
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| Jef Mallett | |
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| Born | 1962 Lansing |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | artist, writer |
| Notable works | Frazz |
| Awards | full list |
Jef Mallett (born 1962) is the creator and artist of the comic strip Frazz. He attended nursing school for a period of time before leaving to pursue his artistic interests. He has a longtime interest in the thrill and excitement of bicycling. [1] He is married and lives in Lansing, Michigan.
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[edit] Career
While in high school, Mallett created a comic strip for his local newspaper, the Big Rapids, Michigan, Pioneer. After becoming a graphic artist, he worked in that capacity for regional newspapers, the Grand Rapids Press and the Flint Journal. [2] He then worked in Lansing as art director and editorial cartoonist for Booth Newspapers' Capital Bureau.[3] Afterwards, Mallett left the commercial world to concentrate on Frazz full-time.
[edit] Accomplishments
- Mallett has illustrated books for Mitch Albom, Jamie Smith and others.
- He wrote and illustrated the children's book Dangerous Dan. [4]
- He was 2005 commencement speaker at University of Michigan - Flint[5].
- Mallett donated cover artwork for the Bob and Tom Show CD: Operation Radio which was distributed for free to US Servicemen, serving overseas, as part of the USO's Operation Care Package.[6]
- Created all the artwork for the Bob and Tom Show CD: Man Boobs released in 2006.[7]
- Participated in Nevada Passage, a 2006 television reality program. [8]
- Mallett's latest book illustration is for Jamie Smith's book [9], published Spring 2008 by VeloPress.
[edit] Awards
- 2003 annual Wilbur Award from the Religion Communicators Council for "Excellence in Communicating Values and Ethics", for Frazz.
[edit] References
- ^ Contact the Artist. Comics.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
- ^ Author Profile. Andrews McMeel Publishing. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
- ^ Frazz by Jef Mallett - Author Biography. United Feature Syndicate. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
- ^ Amazon.com
- ^ Jef Mallett. The GLyph. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
- ^ Help Bob & Tom Reach $1M!. Kintera.org. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
- ^ The Official Bob & Tom Online Store. The Official Bob & Tom Online Store. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
- ^ REALITY CATCHES UP TO JEF MALLETT. The GLyph. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
- ^ *NEW!* Roadie: The Misunderstood World of a Bike Racer. velogear.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
[edit] External links
- Frazz on comics.com
- Lambiek.net profile page
- National Cartoonist Society profile page
- Check out Roadie: The Misunderstood World of a Bike Racer by Jamie Smith and illustrated by Jef Mallett.
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