Bob Eckstein
@bobeckstein.bsky.social
NY Time bestseller, New Yorker cartoonist. Expert of bookstores, museums, cartoons, and snowmen. Substack The Bob. Bestseller Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums. CE Writer’s Digest.
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#175 From Mews(es) to Manuscript: How Inspired by Cats Became an Illustrated Literary Book - Estelle Erasmus
Estelle Erasmus chats with Bob Eckstein and Nava Atlas about Inspired by Cats: Writers and Their Mews(es) and how a playful literary idea evolved into a fully realized illustrated book. We chat about ...
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Really grateful to sit down on Estelle's always insightful, award-winning podcast. It's a good episode for writers, especially those collaborating. estelleserasmus.com/175-from-mew...
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February 7, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Me and Nava Atlas are chatting today to the Massachusetts library system at 7 pm EST about cats and great writers. It's FREE. To join us click on tinyurl.com/ymtd49a3
February 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Me and Nava Atlas are chatting today to the Massachusetts library system at 7 pm EST about cats and great writers. It's FREE. To join us click on tinyurl.com/ymtd49a3
Happy birthday, to Scottish novelist, Muriel Spark. As a teenager she would write torrid love letters to herself, signed with men’s names, and hide them in the sofa cushions to shock her mother. One of my fav illustrations from the new Inspired by Cats, Writers and Their Mews(es).
February 1, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Happy birthday, to Scottish novelist, Muriel Spark. As a teenager she would write torrid love letters to herself, signed with men’s names, and hide them in the sofa cushions to shock her mother. One of my fav illustrations from the new Inspired by Cats, Writers and Their Mews(es).
Tomorrow I am speaking with the Triangle Association of Freelancers via Zoom at 7pm EST.
Everyone is welcome and it’s free.
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Everyone is welcome and it’s free.
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Meetings – TAFNC
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January 27, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Tomorrow I am speaking with the Triangle Association of Freelancers via Zoom at 7pm EST.
Everyone is welcome and it’s free.
tafnc.com/meetings/#!e...
Everyone is welcome and it’s free.
tafnc.com/meetings/#!e...
You deserve a break.
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Snowstorm Survey
Sharing Cartoons, Humor & Writing Tips
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January 26, 2026 at 11:09 PM
You deserve a break.
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Really grateful to sit down on Estelle's always insightful, award-winning podcast. It's a good episode for writers, especially those collaborating. estelleserasmus.com/175-from-mew...
#175 From Mews(es) to Manuscript: How Inspired by Cats Became an Illustrated Literary Book - Estelle Erasmus
Estelle Erasmus chats with Bob Eckstein and Nava Atlas about Inspired by Cats: Writers and Their Mews(es) and how a playful literary idea evolved into a fully realized illustrated book. We chat about ...
estelleserasmus.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Really grateful to sit down on Estelle's always insightful, award-winning podcast. It's a good episode for writers, especially those collaborating. estelleserasmus.com/175-from-mew...
Happy National Museum Selfie Day. I choose the @frickcollection.bsky.social from the endless choices. This is from my Footnotes from the Most Amazing Museums (@chroniclebooks.bsky.social). Sunday they’re posting a cartoon that features them! Look for it on their feed.
January 21, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Happy National Museum Selfie Day. I choose the @frickcollection.bsky.social from the endless choices. This is from my Footnotes from the Most Amazing Museums (@chroniclebooks.bsky.social). Sunday they’re posting a cartoon that features them! Look for it on their feed.
January 8, 2026 at 9:51 PM
So great to reconnect with Lou Carlozo.
Here's a chat live at The Book Cellar in Chicago to share stories behind my new bks, Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums & Inspired By Cats & what inspired some of my cartoons. tinyurl.com/kprktaf4 #Museums
Here's a chat live at The Book Cellar in Chicago to share stories behind my new bks, Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums & Inspired By Cats & what inspired some of my cartoons. tinyurl.com/kprktaf4 #Museums
Inside the Mind of a New Yorker Cartoonist with Bob Eckstein
Meet Bob Eckstein, a New Yorker cartoonist, illustrator, and author whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Smithsonian, Atlas Obscura, and more. In this episode of the Qwoted Interview Series, Lou Carlozo sits down with Bob live at The Book Cellar in Chicago to talk about his creative path and the stories behind his newest books, Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums and Inspired By Cats. Bob shares how he approaches his craft and what inspires his most celebrated cartoons. Tune in for the full conversation!
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January 7, 2026 at 11:57 PM
So great to reconnect with Lou Carlozo.
Here's a chat live at The Book Cellar in Chicago to share stories behind my new bks, Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums & Inspired By Cats & what inspired some of my cartoons. tinyurl.com/kprktaf4 #Museums
Here's a chat live at The Book Cellar in Chicago to share stories behind my new bks, Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums & Inspired By Cats & what inspired some of my cartoons. tinyurl.com/kprktaf4 #Museums
Yes, that was me today, the only person on the BBC without a British accent. talking snowmen when there are serious weather warnings. tinyurl.com/2rzxu944
Snow and ice leads to school closures with more UK weather warnings in place - live updates
Cold conditions have also been seen across mainland Europe, as an amber cold-health alert has been extended until the weekend for the whole of England.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Yes, that was me today, the only person on the BBC without a British accent. talking snowmen when there are serious weather warnings. tinyurl.com/2rzxu944
My new nutritionist gave me a lot of food for thought.
January 1, 2026 at 11:51 PM
My new nutritionist gave me a lot of food for thought.
I’m a big fan of Lea Lane’s podcast. And as an added treat, I’m included in her Best of 2025 Wrap-up. #travel tinyurl.com/5edby68 @lealane.bsky.social
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December 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I’m a big fan of Lea Lane’s podcast. And as an added treat, I’m included in her Best of 2025 Wrap-up. #travel tinyurl.com/5edby68 @lealane.bsky.social
Trying to cut back on news but will make an exception here as my tennis partner, Richard, is a part of the story. He went for an everything bagel but came back w. nothing. tinyurl.com/z7vzkk3v
(I appear in this local newspaper on Fridays.) Thanks @westsiderag.bsky.social @richardrobbins.bsky.social
(I appear in this local newspaper on Fridays.) Thanks @westsiderag.bsky.social @richardrobbins.bsky.social
They are ‘Absolutely’ Back and Some Early Customers Say the Bagels Are Still ‘10 out of 10’
The mood was "joyful" at New Absolute Bagels Monday morning, one customer reported. Photo by Claire Davenport By Claire Davenport
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December 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Trying to cut back on news but will make an exception here as my tennis partner, Richard, is a part of the story. He went for an everything bagel but came back w. nothing. tinyurl.com/z7vzkk3v
(I appear in this local newspaper on Fridays.) Thanks @westsiderag.bsky.social @richardrobbins.bsky.social
(I appear in this local newspaper on Fridays.) Thanks @westsiderag.bsky.social @richardrobbins.bsky.social
Read it for free without a subscription. As someone reliant on the generosity of book-buying strangers to put out money to put food on my plate, who am I to give an unbiased opinion as to whether one should accumulate more books or keep their present collection.
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Opinion | Before You Toss That Book …
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December 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Read it for free without a subscription. As someone reliant on the generosity of book-buying strangers to put out money to put food on my plate, who am I to give an unbiased opinion as to whether one should accumulate more books or keep their present collection.
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Special thanks to Giuseppe Castellano of The Illustration Department for taking time to chat with me. I really enjoyed our conversation and sincerely hope we keep in touch.
I hope you enjoy our talk and find it helpful for those sharing similar feelings. illustrationdept.com/idpodcast
I hope you enjoy our talk and find it helpful for those sharing similar feelings. illustrationdept.com/idpodcast
The Illustration Department Podcast — The Illustration Department
In this chart-topping podcast, Giuseppe Castellano talks to folks in illustration, graphic design, publishing, animation, and other creative fields about the ups and downs of their careers.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Special thanks to Giuseppe Castellano of The Illustration Department for taking time to chat with me. I really enjoyed our conversation and sincerely hope we keep in touch.
I hope you enjoy our talk and find it helpful for those sharing similar feelings. illustrationdept.com/idpodcast
I hope you enjoy our talk and find it helpful for those sharing similar feelings. illustrationdept.com/idpodcast
Happy History of the Snowman Day.
I did a few interviews about snowmen. Today at shortly after Noon EST, I will be on WVIA, www.wvia.org
Here is my interview with The Christian Science Monitor. tinyurl.com/mtm57h98
I did a few interviews about snowmen. Today at shortly after Noon EST, I will be on WVIA, www.wvia.org
Here is my interview with The Christian Science Monitor. tinyurl.com/mtm57h98
December 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Happy History of the Snowman Day.
I did a few interviews about snowmen. Today at shortly after Noon EST, I will be on WVIA, www.wvia.org
Here is my interview with The Christian Science Monitor. tinyurl.com/mtm57h98
I did a few interviews about snowmen. Today at shortly after Noon EST, I will be on WVIA, www.wvia.org
Here is my interview with The Christian Science Monitor. tinyurl.com/mtm57h98
The greatest bakery in England, Outsider Tart, is now featuring my new book, Footnotes From the Most Fascinating Museums, in their new restaurant (on each table!), and serving Amer. soul food.
They are located at Lyric Square, London. outsidertart.com Their logo is by me.
They are located at Lyric Square, London. outsidertart.com Their logo is by me.
December 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The greatest bakery in England, Outsider Tart, is now featuring my new book, Footnotes From the Most Fascinating Museums, in their new restaurant (on each table!), and serving Amer. soul food.
They are located at Lyric Square, London. outsidertart.com Their logo is by me.
They are located at Lyric Square, London. outsidertart.com Their logo is by me.
Thanks! To order from this online bookstore, go here: theliteratelizard.com/holiday-book...
December 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thanks! To order from this online bookstore, go here: theliteratelizard.com/holiday-book...
Love it! Thank you!
December 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Love it! Thank you!
Thank you, Jon Mayes, for this unique interview and chat (it even includes a wedding photo--one of the only of us). tinyurl.com/m2pz9967 @jonmayes.bsky.social
Bob Eckstein
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December 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Thank you, Jon Mayes, for this unique interview and chat (it even includes a wedding photo--one of the only of us). tinyurl.com/m2pz9967 @jonmayes.bsky.social
How two writers/illustrators who hardly knew each other ended up collaborating on a book
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How two writers/illustrators who hardly knew each other ended up collaborating on a book
Sometimes, synchronicity plays a big part
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December 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
How two writers/illustrators who hardly knew each other ended up collaborating on a book
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Happy Frozen Friday. If it's putting you into the mood for snowmen, here's an interview about snowmen on a show up in Minnesota. tinyurl.com/2r7zfkwa
December 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Happy Frozen Friday. If it's putting you into the mood for snowmen, here's an interview about snowmen on a show up in Minnesota. tinyurl.com/2r7zfkwa
Thank you, Jo! I really appreciate it. open.substack.com/pub/joscotta...
Artist Interviews #15 - Bob Eckstein
Artist, Writer, Designer, Illustrator, Cartoonist
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December 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Thank you, Jo! I really appreciate it. open.substack.com/pub/joscotta...
In one hour at Noon EST I will be chatting with @newyorkcartoons.bsky.social about anything you wish.
I’d watch this even if I wasn’t me. To join go to the link and please ignore the fact it says it starts at 3 pm. That should be Noon. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
I’d watch this even if I wasn’t me. To join go to the link and please ignore the fact it says it starts at 3 pm. That should be Noon. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
In one hour at Noon EST I will be chatting with @newyorkcartoons.bsky.social about anything you wish.
I’d watch this even if I wasn’t me. To join go to the link and please ignore the fact it says it starts at 3 pm. That should be Noon. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
I’d watch this even if I wasn’t me. To join go to the link and please ignore the fact it says it starts at 3 pm. That should be Noon. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
From snowy Chicago. On way to Art Institute. Later American Writers Museum. Tomorrow The Book Cellar.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
From snowy Chicago. On way to Art Institute. Later American Writers Museum. Tomorrow The Book Cellar.
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