Len Peralta

Len Peralta

Len Peralta drawing on stage at w00tstock in San Diego

Len Peralta
Nationality American
Known for Cartoonist, Illustrator, Caricaturist
Website http://www.lenperalta.com/

Len Peralta is a Cleveland-area graphic artist,[1] illustrator, cartoonist, and podcaster [2] who is known for zombie-themed caricatures and collaborations with nerd celebrities.

His Geek a Week project, which involves weekly podcast interviews over the course of a year of fifty-two influential geeks and the creation of collectible trading cards featuring original artwork depicting the interview subjects,[3] is nearing completion, and the first batch of cards is available through ThinkGeek.[4]

Previous projects include illustrations of the books There's a Zombie in my Treehouse[5] by Ken Plume and John Robinson and Silly Rhymes for Belligerent Children[6] by Trace Beaulieu. He has also been involved in several w00tstock performances, drawing commemorative poster art on stage during the performance.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Hoevel, Ann (2010-10-14). "Trading cards profile a geek a week for an entire year". CNN. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
  2. ↑ Hoevel, Ann (2011-02-24). "There's a new trading card in town". CNN. Retrieved 2011-02-24.
  3. ↑ Booth, John (2010-03-31). "Geek A Week: It’s In The Cards". Wired. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
  4. ↑ Booth, John (2011-02-24). "Geek A Week Cards Get Real!". Wired. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
  5. ↑ Banks, Dave (2010-10-30). "Yikes! There’s A Zombie In My Treehouse!". Wired. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
  6. ↑ Booth, John (2010-10-14). "The Awesome "Geek A Week" Project Goes Mainstream on CNN.com!". Wired. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
  7. ↑ Beale, Scott (2010-07-30). "Comic Themed w00tstock 2.4 Poster by Len Peralta". Laughing Squid. Retrieved 2011-02-25.

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