About this episode
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Roz Chast, long-time cartoonist for The New Yorker, about the early days of her fifty-year career; what tricks she uses to work through anxiety and artist’s block; what Helen Hokinson and other women cartoonists throughout history have meant to Roz; and more. To learn more about Roz, visit rozchast.com . Artists mentioned in this episode include: Lynda Barry , Sam Gross , Jules Feiffer, Stan Mack , Mark Alan Stamaty , Ethel Plummer , Mary Petty , Ilonka Karasz , Helen Hokinson , Barbara Shermund , Roberta MacDonald , and Charles Addams Roz quotes Bartleby. You can read the full story, Bartleby, the Scrivener , by Herman Melville, here . If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack , or a supporter on Patreon . On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.