Jef Mallett

Jef Mallett
Born (1962-02-28) February 28, 1962 (age 62)
Lansing, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)artist, writer, triathlete
Notable works
Frazz, Trizophrenia: Inside the Minds of a Triathlete
Awardsfull list

Jef Mallett (born 1962) is an American cartoonist best known as the creator and artist of the nationally syndicated comic strip Frazz.

Early and personal life

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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

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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

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Books

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  • 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

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Other

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Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "The Frazz of Lansing with Jef Mallett, Cartooning Genius".
  2. ^ "Contact the Artist". Comics.com. Archived from the original on December 27, 2007. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
  3. ^ [1] Frazz, August 2, 2016 post
  4. ^ Hersh Phillip, "Jef Mallett a 'tri-ple' threat", Chicago Tribune (August 26, 2010)]
  5. ^ [2][usurped] The Cartoonists file
  6. ^ "Lansing cartoonist's talks with troops rewarding | the Detroit News". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2013. Detroit News
  7. ^ "Frazz by Jef Mallett - Author Biography". United Feature Syndicate. Archived from the original on January 7, 2008. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
  8. ^ [3] Jef Mallett blogspot
  9. ^ Dangerous Dan. 1996. ISBN 0874067200.
  10. ^ [4] Berggoetz, Barb, "Media Scan", Indianapolis Star (November 12, 2009)
  11. ^ "Help Bob & Tom Reach $1M!". Kintera.org. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
  12. ^ "The Official Bob & Tom Online Store". The Official Bob & Tom Online Store. Archived from the original on May 12, 2008. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
  13. ^ "Roadie: The Misunderstood World of a Bike Racer". velogear.com. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
  14. ^ "Jef Mallett". The GLyph. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
  15. ^ Jackenthal, Stefani. "Stefani Jackenthal". Huffington Post.
  16. ^ "REALITY CATCHES UP TO JEF MALLETT". The GLyph. Retrieved January 25, 2008.
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