Jevon Phillips

1 month ago | sacbee.com | Jevon Phillips

Influential writer Octavia Butler's literary legend may spread to a new type of fanbase with the introduction of a graphic novel adaptation of "Parable of the Talents," originally published as a novel in 1998 and winner of the 2000 Nebula Award for best novel. Unveiled last Friday night at Octavia's Bookshelf bookstore in Pasadena, with illustrator John Jennings in attendance for a Q&A, the adaptation will be released wide on Tuesday by Abrams ComicsArts.

1 month ago | latimes.com | Jevon Phillips

The cover of the graphic novel adaptation “Parable of the Talents,” by Damian Duffy, John Jennings and David Brame. Influential writer Octavia Butler’s literary legend may spread to a new type of fanbase with the introduction of a graphic novel adaptation of “Parable of the Talents,” originally published as a novel in 1998 and winner of the 2000 Nebula Award for best novel.

2 months ago | latimes.com | Jevon Phillips

An image from the graphic novel “Ridley Scott Presents Modville,” the director’s first foray into comics. When Ridley Scott, visionary director of “Alien,” “Blade Runner” and “Gladiator,” connects with your story, it’s probably a good idea to explore it in any medium possible. “Modville,” a four-issue neo-noir graphic novel set in New Orleans in 2169 that unfolds in a world of crime and artificial humans (known as mods), was just that story.

Feb 26, 2025 | newsobserver.com | Jevon Phillips

LOS ANGELES - The name Hazel Scott should probably be as well known as Billie Holiday or Lena Horne. A jazz virtuoso and classical pianist, the one-time child prodigy became one of the most well-known entertainment figures of the 1930s and '40s, playing in some of New York City's most iconic venues, including Café Society, the Cotton Club and Carnegie Hall.

Feb 25, 2025 | detroitnews.com | Jevon Phillips

TV PLUSJevon PhillipsLos Angeles TimesView Comments Los Angeles — The name Hazel Scott should probably be as well known as Billie Holiday or Lena Horne. A jazz virtuoso and classical pianist, the one-time child prodigy became one of the most well-known entertainment figures of the 1930s and '40s, playing in some of New York City's most iconic venues, including Café Society, the Cotton Club and Carnegie Hall.