Jef Mallett
Jef Mallett (born 1962) is an American cartoonist best known as the creator and artist of the nationally syndicated comic strip Frazz.
| Jef Mallett | |
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| Born | February 28, 1962 Lansing, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | artist, writer, triathlete |
Notable works | Frazz, Trizophrenia: Inside the Minds of a Triathlete |
| Awards | full list |
Early and personal life
Mallett attended nursing school as well as EMT training before leaving to pursue his artistic interests.[1] He has a longtime interest in bicycling and hanggliding and is an avid triathlete, having completed his first triathlon in 1981 (coming in 9th). He has twice completed the Ironman Triathlon.[2] He is married to Patty[3] and lives in Huntington Woods, Michigan, United States.[4]
Career
While in high school, Mallett published his first comic strip for his local newspaper, the Big Rapids Pioneer.[5] His first comic series was entitled "Birchbark", featuring a French-Canadian trapper.[6] After becoming a graphic artist, he worked in that capacity for regional newspapers, the Grand Rapids Press and the Flint Journal.[7][8] Afterwards, Mallett left the commercial world to concentrate on Frazz full-time.
Accomplishments
Books
- Dangerous Dan (children's book). Willowisp Press (1996) ISBN 978-0-87406-720-0[9]
- Live at Bryson Elementary. Andrews McMeel Publishing (2005) 128 pages. Includes foreword by Gene Weingarten and introduction by Jef Mallett. ISBN 0-7407-5447-5
- 99% Perspiration. Andrews McMeel Publishing (2006) 128 pages. ISBN 0-7407-6043-2
- Frazz 3.1416. Andrews McMeel Publishing (20089) 128 pages. ISBN 0-7407-7739-4. Includes an introduction by Charles Solomon
- Trizophrenia: Inside the Minds of a Triathlete VeloPress (2009) ISBN 978-1-934030-44-8[10]
Illustrations
- Live Albom II by Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, Inc. (1990) ISBN 978-0-937247-19-8
- Mallett donated cover artwork for the Bob and Tom Show CD: Operation Radio which was distributed for free to US Servicemen, serving overseas, as part of the USO's Operation Care Package.[11]
- Created the artwork for the Bob and Tom Show CD: Man Boobs (2006).[12]
- Roadie: The Misunderstood World of a Bike Racer by Jamie Smith,[13] published Spring 2008 by VeloPress.
Other
- He was 2005 commencement speaker at University of Michigan–Flint.[14]
- Participated in Nevada Passage, which featured two-person teams competing in cycling, kayaking, and other outdoor events during a 2006 reality television program; his partner was adventure journalist Stefani Jackenthal, another all-American triathlete.[15][16]
Awards
- 2003 annual Wilbur Award from the Religion Communicators Council for "Excellence in Communicating Values and Ethics", for Frazz.
References
- "The Frazz of Lansing with Jef Mallett, Cartooning Genius".
- "Contact the Artist". Comics.com. Archived from the original on December 27, 2007. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
- Frazz, August 2, 2016 post
- Hersh Phillip, "Jef Mallett a 'tri-ple' threat", Chicago Tribune (August 26, 2010)]
- The Cartoonists file
- "Lansing cartoonist's talks with troops rewarding | the Detroit News". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2013. Detroit News
- "Frazz by Jef Mallett - Author Biography". United Feature Syndicate. Archived from the original on January 7, 2008. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
- Jef Mallett blogspot
- Dangerous Dan. 1996. ISBN 0874067200.
- Berggoetz, Barb, "Media Scan", Indianapolis Star (November 12, 2009)
- "Help Bob & Tom Reach $1M!". Kintera.org. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
- "The Official Bob & Tom Online Store". The Official Bob & Tom Online Store. Archived from the original on May 12, 2008. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
- "Roadie: The Misunderstood World of a Bike Racer". velogear.com. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
- "Jef Mallett". The GLyph. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
- Jackenthal, Stefani. "Stefani Jackenthal". Huffington Post.
- "REALITY CATCHES UP TO JEF MALLETT". The GLyph. Retrieved January 25, 2008.