Marty Taras Bio...

... from the National Cartoonist Society Album 1960 - 61.

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Courtesy of Paul Spector. Thanks Paul!! Check out more stuff from the NCS at Spectorphile.

Abner Kneitel Drawing

It's extremely rare to see a signed and personalized Popeye drawing done by a Fleischer animator - especially a great one like Abner. Blog reader Paul Narcisse is the lucky owner of one such drawing and gave me the story behind it:

'I was wondering if you could help me with more information about Abner (Kneitel) since I have a sketch from him. My Grandfather was a doctor and Abner was a patient of his. I have a pencil sketch of Popeye signed by Abner dated 12/3/1935, with a personal thank you written on the 8x10 picture.'

I am glad that I saved it from my aunts who wanted to sell it, the monetary value could not replace the sentimental value.'

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Thanks to Paul Narcisse for the photos and allowing me to post his drawing.

More on Abner soon.