New York In Toon

New York IN TOON is a Karmic, Cosmic and Comic Book Reality Narrative Book of Cartoons by the versatile Multimedia Installation Artist Illustrator and Writer Peter G Pereira. Where Have We Been? Where Are We Now and Where Will We Be Tomorrow? A series of New York City Cartoons, Photoons, Illustrations and Photographic Artwork -as an Original Tapestry woven from his syndicated published work 2015-2020 in Our Town Eastsider, The Westside Spirit, Chelsea-Clinton News, Our Town Downtowner, Spirit Westsider, and N.Y. Press. (Straus Media Newspapers) - with never before seen behind-the-scenes New York Stories with Day in the Life and Accidental Tourist Observations. IN TOON REVIEWS: "Having known Peter over 40 years since our adolescence he has always been an exceptionally gifted artist, able to work in virtually any medium, with ferocious intelligence and boundless imagination. His aesthetic vision, his genius, and his enduring originality make him one of the most exciting artists of our times. "Holt Mccallany Actor/Writer/Producer – 100s of TV and Film Roles - Bill Tench of MINDHUNTER “Peter Pereira is a sharp and savvy observer of New York City life. In his whimsical Toons, Pereira captures snapshots and soundbites from the streets, shops and restaurants around town that others often miss. He’s a terrific reporter and artist – it is always a delight to have his work in our newspapers.” Alexis Gelber Editor in Chief, Straus News Manhattan Former Editor-in-Chief Newsweek International "Peter Pereira is a multi-talented New York artist and photographer. His work is unique and powerful. I always enjoy his artistic endeavors and I'm sure you will too!" Alan Merrill Musician/Composer – Author of “I Love Rock n Roll” “Peter Pereira is a unique and creative storyteller. His accidental tourist drawings of everyday experiences are original hybrids of photography, drawing, painting, and presented within the idiom of comics. While collaborating with Peter on a series of stop motion animation stills from my series of Alice in Dystopia, the artistic dialogue between us and our works was a very rewarding experience.” Jeanne Jaffe – Professor Emeritus in Fine Arts from University of the Arts in Philadelphia -Director of International Programs at the Jaffe Center for Book Arts “Peter is a good soul! He’s both fun and funny and I find him and his Cartoon Universe to be irreverent and relevant all at the same comic time!!”Franne Lee – an Obie and Tony Awardee with an Emmy for creating the iconic looks of such SNL characters as the Bees, and the Coneheads. "An amusing collection of New York City moments diversely illuminated by a multi- talented author. I especially enjoyed the areas that focused on the Upper East Side. It was fun to see familiar locales and neighborhood characters. ”David H. Reuss Treasurer – New York Society of Illustrators "Peter Pereira's cartoons and photoons show that magic that is all around us but that we often don't recognize or acknowledge, filtered through Pereira's sensitive eye. It is a heightened reality that makes the normal extraordinary."-- David KorenFounder, FIGMENT Arts New York and International“ ‘Cartoons’ doesn’t do Peter’s ingenious artwork justice. Eye-catching and on point, he decries how animals are being exploited—from giraffes killed for “sport” to fish dying on pet-store shelves—and turns a light on our kinship with all of them. It’s true: A picture is worth a thousand words.” Ingrid Newkirk/Tracy Reitman PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) “The Easter Eggs never cease! IN TOON works well…nice flow of Images and Ideas. Takes you through the eyes of many viewpoints. “ Chris Teracino - Manhattan Fan and Friend Toons, toons, cartoons, Peter Pereira brings to the reader images of joyous neighborhood life starting with the Yorkville section of Manhattan, New York City featuring neighborhood joints such as Logos Bookstore, Dorians Seafood Market among others as well as showing the hustle bustle of York Avenue, a wonderful cartoon vision of the present soon to be the past as time marches on. Harris Healy, Owner Logos Bookstore

Lost on a school fieldtrip, Pablo learns to navigate the New York subway and his feelings about his new home.

A treasure and a treasury! Innovative cartoonist and renowned children's book artists from around the world have gathered to bring you the magic of fairy tales through the wonder of comics. The stories range from old favorites to new discoveries, from the profound to the silly. A treat for all ages, these picture stories unlock the enchanted door into the pleasures of books and reading! Best Children's Books 2000 (PW)

When Otto the Cat meets a magical genie, he knows just what to wish for: he makes the whole world orange! At first, this new, bright world seems like a lot of fun, but when his mom serves orange spinach for lunch, Otto realizes that his favorite color isn’t the best color for everything.

From the team behind The Comic Book History of Comics comes the perfect companion piece telling the story of the triumphs and tragedies of the filmmakers and beloved animated characters of the past century and a half—essential for hardcore fans of the medium and noobies alike! It's all here, from Aardman to Zoetrope, Disney to Miyazaki, Hanna-Barbera to Pixar, and everything in-between! Begin in the early 1900s with J. Stuart Blackton and the first American cartoon, Winsor McCay's Gertie the Dinosaur, and Felix the Cat! Find out about Margaret Winkler, the most powerful person in early animation, and Walt Disney, who revolutionizes cartoons with sound and color! Discover how Fleischer Studios teaches us to sing "Boop-boop-a-doop" and eat our spinach, and how Warner Bros' Looney Toons rivaled Disney's Silly Symphonies! Plus, icons of animation including Hanna-Barbera, Huckleberry Hound, The Flintstones, and Ruby-Spears; the Plastic Age of toy-based TV shows including G.I. Joe, Transformers, and He-Man; and the new Golden Age of TV animation launched by The Simpsons! And go abroad to France with Émile Cohl's dynamic doodles in Fantasmagorie; to Japan, where the Imperial Navy debuts the first full-length anime as propaganda, Divine Sea Warriors, and Osamu Tezuka conquers TV as he conquered manga; and to Argentina, which beat out Snow White for the first feature length animated movie by two decades! And finally, Jurassic Park and the computer animation revolution! Post-Little Mermaid Disney, Pixar, and Studio Ghibli conquer the world! If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the history of animation but were afraid to ask, this book is especially for you!