CARR Ian

CARR Ian

Creator of the cartoon strip “Malcolm & Eric”.

In 1979 he edited Potlatch presents The 1980 Comics Annual which showcased southern Ontario cartoonists, some of them like Michael Cherkas, Arn Saba/Katherine Collins, Bill Slavin and Steve LeBlanc who were just beginning their careers. During this time he also seems to have had a considerable influence on the choice of cartoonists for The Canadian Children’s Annual.

His story “The Outsiders” which in its initial premise – astronauts returning to earth after a long period only to find things are not as they were – owed a great deal to the first film in the Planet of the Apes series, but it took an interesting twist in the second chapter when the personality behind the ruthless tyrant mask turned out to be an old man full of conflict trying to do what was best for mankind. Unfortunately the story was cut off before the ideas presented could be developed.

During the late 1980’s, he illustrated Mary Ann Bramstrup’s Dragon’s Star, in three issues published by Matrix Graphic Series. Later Caliber Press, collected in book form these 3 issues, plus an unpublished four issue plus two more chapters to complete the novel.

During 1993 and 1994, he illustrated writer L.R. Flores very interesting serial  “Between The Covers” which was about a book publishing company. It appeared in the Globe & Mail.

WORK:

CARTOONIST:

BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content story & Cover book front:

Potlatch presents The 1980 Comics Annual. Ed., Ian Carr. Potlatch Publications, 1979:           “Danger Squad.”: 93-103.                                                                                                   “Malcolm & Eric.” 58-59.

BOOK TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:                                                                          Published by Potlatch Publications. Ed., Robert F. Neilson. Art Dir., Mary Tach.

Content story graphic:

Canadian Children’s Annual 1981, 1980: “Malcolm & Eric”: 66-67.

Canadian Children’s Annual 1978, 1977: “The Outsiders”: 18-25.

C. C. A. 1979, 1978: “The Outsiders and a Madman Shall Rule”: 137-144.

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content story & Cover front:

Charlton Bullseye, 3, Sept. 1981. “Prophecy of Doom”: 1-9. Charlton Publications Inc.. Colour cover & interior.

NEWSPAPER:

Content Strip cartoon:

The Express {Meaford], 30 May 1979: “Malcolm & Eric”: 14.

The Money Stretcher, 16 May 1979: “Malcolm & Eric”: B6.

ILLUSTRATOR:

BOOK GRAPHIC COLLECTION:

Content novel & Cover book wraparound:

Dragon’s Star, Bk. 1. Writ., Mary Ann Branstrup. Caliber Press, 1989.

BOOK TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:                                                                        Published by Potlatch Publications. Ed., Robert F. Neilson. Art Dir., Mary Tach.

Content:

Geology text:

C. C. A. 1981, 1980: “Fire From The Earth.” Writ., Helen Claire Howes: 135-138.

History text :

C. C. A. 1978, 1977: “The Painted Caves of Altamira.” Writ., Joy Hollamby-Lane. 49-52.

C. C. A. 1979, 1978: “They Defied Death at Niagara.” Writ., Dorothy Turcotte: 96-98.

Information text:

C. C. A.1982, 1981: “The Giants Of Easter Island.” Writ., Joy Hollamby-Lane:                  116-120.

C. C. A. 1980, 1979: “How To Use A Carbide Lamp.” Writ., E.A. Carruthers: 114-115.

Poetry:

C. C. A. 1983, 1982: “Backwards Benny.” Writ., Colleen Archer: 33.

C. C. A. 1983, 1982: “A Walking Stick Went Walking.” Writ., Myra Stillborn: 115.

Story text:

C. C. A. 1983, 1982: “Once Upon A Saucer.” Writ., John V. Hicks: 69-72.

C. C. A. 1980, 1979: “Pothole.” Writ., E.A. Carruthers: 119-121.

C. C. A. 1979, 1978: “Where the Wild Things Went.” Writ., Heather Barclay: 162-168.

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC:

Content serial & Cover front:

Dragon’s Star …: “…” Writ., Mary Ann Bramstrup: … Matrix Graphic Series. Colour cover. Black & white interior.
1-1, December/January 1987. “Beginnings”: 4-28.

1-2, February.1987. “Show & Tell”: 1-24.

1-3, Winter 1987. “Shady Business”: 1-22. (last issue)

PERIODICAL TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content folio:

Orion, 1-2, 1982: “Sketchbook: Ian Carr’s Alternate Version of the Red Ensign”: 62.

NEWSPAPER:

Content strip cartoon:

The Globe and Mail, 20 Mar.1993 – 2 July1993. “Between The Covers” Writ., L.R Flores.

WRITER & ILLUSTRATOR:

BOOK TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:                                                                        Published by Potlatch Publications. Ed., Robert F. Neilson. Art Dir., Mary Tach.

Content instruction:

Canadian Children’s Annual, 1979. 1978: “The Story Behind The Story”: 84-85.

Canadian Children’s Annual 1981, 1980: “Origin Of A Superhero”: 170-173.

LETTERER:

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC:

Content serial:

The Adventurers …: “ Crimson Letters:…” Writ., S. Behnke. …. Adventure Publications. Colour cover. Black & white interior.
8 Sept. 1987: “…pt.3: a revolution grows.” …. Pen., Brian Guice. In., Jackson Guice.

9, Oct. 1987. “…pt.4.” …. Pen., Brian Guice. In., J. Torrance.

10 Nov. 1987. “…pt.10: A new Seed.” …. Pen., J. & B. Guice. In., Steve Stiles.

The Adventurers …: “The Gate Of Chaos: ….” Writ., Scott Behnke. …. Adventure Publications. Colour cover. Black & white interior.
8, Sept. 1987: “…:The Hand That Deals.” …. Illus., Kent Burles.

9, Oct. 1987: “…:The Grey Road.” …. Illus., Kent Burles.

10, Nov. 1987. “…: The Chaos Gate.” Pen., Kent Burles. In., Jack Torrance.

The Adventurers, Bk. II, no. 1. January 1988 “The Grail of Darkness, Chap., 1.” Pen., Kent Burles. In.,

Steve Stiles. Let., Ian Carr;: 1-20. Adventure Publications. Colour cover. Black & white interior.

EDITOR:

BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Potlatch presents The 1980 Comics Annual. Potlatch Publications, 1979.

GALLERY:

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\C\CARR Ian Charlton Bullseye 3, Sept 1981 fc.jpgCharlton Bullseye, 3, Sept. 1981: Front cover. “Prophecy of Doom.”

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE BY CARTOONIST\C\CARR Ian, Dragon's Star February 1987, fc.jpgDragon’s Star, 2, February 1987: Front cover. Fourteen year old Chandra & Draconis, Marrik.