About the Graphic Novel Series

From the boundless imagination of Jay Piscopo comes the epic Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli, an all-ages graphic novel series in the tradition of Jules Verne, Herge, and classic comic strips like Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. With his companions Jolly Roger, a 200-year-old parrot, and the faithful seadog Barney, Capt’n Eli takes readers into a mesmerizing world of time travel, high-tech ships, flying mini-subs, robots, lost civilizations, and undersea empires in conflict.

This series is perfect for early, tween, and reluctant readers.

Curriculum

Download lesson plans HERE. You've heard how effective comic books and graphic novels are for inspiring students in the classroom, now you can experience it for yourself with The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli! Download these engaging lesson plans by award-winning educator and technology integrationist Laura Richter and expand your curriculum to an interdisciplinary experience where students will learn geography mapping skills, scientific research techniques, ancient mythology and so much more!

Library Event Kit

We've developed an ocean-based trivia game that draws on books in your library's collection. As your young patrons solve trivia, they gather collectible cards provided by Capt'n Eli. Contact us for a FREE event kit! info@captneli.com

Book a Visit

Using his entertaining and engaging style, Jay Piscopo's Draw on Your Creativity workshop invites kids to try their hand at cartoon art and demonstrates how anyone can learn to draw. Using simple geometric shapes, Jay teaches how to build anatomy and perspective to create art to tell a story. Watch a demo HERE. To book: info@captneli.com

Meet the Author Online

An Artist at Work is an online video about Jay Piscopo's creative process. This 4 minute piece is a great resource to discuss art, creative writing, and reading books for inspiration. View HERE or contact us for a FREE DVD. info@captneli.com

Order the Books

Volume 1 -- ISBN 978-0-9817132-0-5
Volume 2 -- ISBN 978-0-9817132-1-2

Baker & Taylor
Ingram
Brodart
Amazon: Volume 1
Amazon: Volume 2
Order directly from Nemo Publishing

Distributed by:
Diamond Comics Distributors
Fax: 410-560-2583
books@diamondbookdistributors.com

Haven Distributors
5456 N Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
TEL: 1-877-428-3650
FAX: 773-506-4755

Contact Us

Tami Kennedy - Nemo Publishing
207-838-0816 - tami@maine.rr.com

Find us on the Web

Appearance Schedule
Capt'n Eli Website
Capt'n Eli Blog
Jay Piscopo's Blog
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Photos -- Capt'n Eli's Album
Photos -- Curious City's Album

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

April 10: Comics drawing workshop with Jay Piscopo - Maine Festival of the Book










WHAT: The Maine Festival of the Book presents a cartooning workshop with Jay Piscopo

WHEN: Saturday, April 10 from 11:00am - Noon

WHERE: University of Southern Maine -- Abromson Community Education Center
88 Bedford St., Portland , Maine
Free parking will be available in the adjacent USM Parking Garage.
Directions at this link

ADMISSION: Admission is FREE and all attendees will receive a FREE copy of Volume 1 of Jay Piscopo's The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli.

MORE: Children ages 7-12 are invited to try their hand at cartoon art. Using simple shapes, comic book artist Jay Piscopo will demonstrate how to build figures and perspective to create art that tells a story. Stand by for adventure in this hour-long, interactive workshop!

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