I've decided to add yet another incentive before the year's end! Those who donate at least $30 to our project through our Fractured Atlas...

At the end of last year, I gave a set of postcards to everyone who contributed at least $25 to the film. Now that 2019 is drawing to a...

I just returned from yet another trip to the East Coast, having traveled through four states in less than two weeks. I managed to spend...

I just returned from yet another trip to the East Coast, having traveled through four states in less than two weeks. I managed to spend...

I’m heartbroken to learn that Bob Esty passed away last Thursday, Sept. 26th. Bob was a close friend of Richard Amsel’s, and he was among...

The past few years I've tried reaching out to a number of people whom Richard Amsel had created portraits of. One such person was Valerie...

In less than two weeks, Comic-Con descends upon San Diego. It's probably the biggest and most publicized pop cultural event in the world,...

I know it's a bit overdue, but I'd be remiss not to mention the opening of POSTER HOUSE last month! I definitely need to make plans to go...

Last summer I had the pleasure of interviewing the amazingly talented Andrea Alvin at her lovely home in Rhinebeck, New York. She...

My apologies for using the generic NYC photo (thanks Google), but my posts generate a lot less interest without pictures... :) I haven't...

Last December I wanted to share a little holiday gift with everyone who supported and contributed to the film by mailing them a set of...

I’m going to make a sincere attempt to post weekly updates from now on. There are so many interviews I’ve done that I’ve yet to mention,...

I know, I know... I have a lot of catching up to do. My 2018 ended with a purchase of a new home, while much of 2019 (thus far) was spent...

I just realized that, as of last week, we crossed the $10k fundraising milestone on our FRACTURED ATLAS donation page! I must admit that...

STANLEY DONEN (1924-2019) I was saddened this morning by the news of director Stanley Donen's death. Variety's obit marked him as "the...

Continued from previous post. As World AIDS Day draws to a close here in California, I finally want to share with everyone the panel I...

Saturday, Dec. 1st is World AIDS Day -- an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of...

One of the most rewarding experiences I've had in making the film thus far, aside from doing interviews, is collaborating with a number...

It’s been over three years since I filmed my first interview for the documentary, and I realize that a day must soon come when it’s time...

My heartfelt thanks to everyone who sent me birthday wishes! While I never enjoy getting older, I do enjoy celebrating with friends, and...

One of my all-time favorite illustrators is the late, great J. C. Leyendecker. In an indirect way, his work played a significant factor...

The past year has been a bit tumultuous, from my father's death to helping a loved one recuperate from a heart attack. And now, after a...

(Read PART 1 / PART 2.) It's June 28th, 2018. Finally, the interview is about to happen. Erik and I had arrived early, and set up the...

(Read PART I here.) When Erik Sharkey and I first met with Cheryl Henson, our meeting didn’t quite go as planned. There was an...