Eric Drooker
@drooker.bsky.social
The New Yorker, cover artist
Naked City: A Graphic Novel
Flood: A Novel in Pictures
Blood Song: A Silent Ballad
Howl: A Graphic Novel
website: Drooker.com
signed prints: Drooker.com/prints
Naked City: A Graphic Novel
Flood: A Novel in Pictures
Blood Song: A Silent Ballad
Howl: A Graphic Novel
website: Drooker.com
signed prints: Drooker.com/prints
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Eric Drooker
@drooker.bsky.social
· Dec 2
“If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face—forever. . . .
The moral to be drawn from this dangerous nightmare situation is a simple one: don’t let it happen. It depends on you.”
—George Orwell
(Cover art by Eric Drooker)
The moral to be drawn from this dangerous nightmare situation is a simple one: don’t let it happen. It depends on you.”
—George Orwell
(Cover art by Eric Drooker)
“Uvalde, Texas” by Eric Drooker
On May 24th, an 18-year-old gunman shot and killed nineteen children and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The shooter was allowed to remain in the classroom for 1 hour and 14 minutes, while Police officers chose not to breach the classroom.
On May 24th, an 18-year-old gunman shot and killed nineteen children and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The shooter was allowed to remain in the classroom for 1 hour and 14 minutes, while Police officers chose not to breach the classroom.
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
“Uvalde, Texas” by Eric Drooker
On May 24th, an 18-year-old gunman shot and killed nineteen children and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The shooter was allowed to remain in the classroom for 1 hour and 14 minutes, while Police officers chose not to breach the classroom.
On May 24th, an 18-year-old gunman shot and killed nineteen children and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The shooter was allowed to remain in the classroom for 1 hour and 14 minutes, while Police officers chose not to breach the classroom.
“The Impossible Dream” by Eric Drooker
In the Spanish novel, Don Quixote, written in 1605, the protagonist’s mind transforms the mundane into the magical: himself into a heroic knight in armor and windmills into wicked giants.
Signed prints available:
www.drooker.com/prints
In the Spanish novel, Don Quixote, written in 1605, the protagonist’s mind transforms the mundane into the magical: himself into a heroic knight in armor and windmills into wicked giants.
Signed prints available:
www.drooker.com/prints
November 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“The Impossible Dream” by Eric Drooker
In the Spanish novel, Don Quixote, written in 1605, the protagonist’s mind transforms the mundane into the magical: himself into a heroic knight in armor and windmills into wicked giants.
Signed prints available:
www.drooker.com/prints
In the Spanish novel, Don Quixote, written in 1605, the protagonist’s mind transforms the mundane into the magical: himself into a heroic knight in armor and windmills into wicked giants.
Signed prints available:
www.drooker.com/prints
A knife, a fork, a bottle, and a cork.
That's the way we spell New York.
Right on.
That's the way we spell New York.
Right on.
November 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
A knife, a fork, a bottle, and a cork.
That's the way we spell New York.
Right on.
That's the way we spell New York.
Right on.
Alex the street dancer, from “Naked City.”
Available in bookstores everywhere.
Purchase a signed copy from the artist and save: Each copy includes an original, hand-drawn sketch:
Drooker.com
Available in bookstores everywhere.
Purchase a signed copy from the artist and save: Each copy includes an original, hand-drawn sketch:
Drooker.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Alex the street dancer, from “Naked City.”
Available in bookstores everywhere.
Purchase a signed copy from the artist and save: Each copy includes an original, hand-drawn sketch:
Drooker.com
Available in bookstores everywhere.
Purchase a signed copy from the artist and save: Each copy includes an original, hand-drawn sketch:
Drooker.com
“Grand Central Terminal” by Eric Drooker
On Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 8:00 PM, New York City entered its COVID-19 lockdown. The following morning, the New Yorker ran this haunting cover.
Signed prints available:
Drooker.com/prints
On Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 8:00 PM, New York City entered its COVID-19 lockdown. The following morning, the New Yorker ran this haunting cover.
Signed prints available:
Drooker.com/prints
October 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“Grand Central Terminal” by Eric Drooker
On Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 8:00 PM, New York City entered its COVID-19 lockdown. The following morning, the New Yorker ran this haunting cover.
Signed prints available:
Drooker.com/prints
On Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 8:00 PM, New York City entered its COVID-19 lockdown. The following morning, the New Yorker ran this haunting cover.
Signed prints available:
Drooker.com/prints
I designed this poster for a May Day concert in Tompkins Square Park, in the heart of the East Village back in 1990.
For more than a century, the park was open around the clock—a liberated zone. During the Resist to Exist festival, music, poetry, and political debate filled the park.
Drooker.com
For more than a century, the park was open around the clock—a liberated zone. During the Resist to Exist festival, music, poetry, and political debate filled the park.
Drooker.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I designed this poster for a May Day concert in Tompkins Square Park, in the heart of the East Village back in 1990.
For more than a century, the park was open around the clock—a liberated zone. During the Resist to Exist festival, music, poetry, and political debate filled the park.
Drooker.com
For more than a century, the park was open around the clock—a liberated zone. During the Resist to Exist festival, music, poetry, and political debate filled the park.
Drooker.com
"Papa Gede" by Eric Drooker
In Haitian Vodou mythology, Papa Gede was the first man to die—and the first to rise again—laughing.
He wears his stovepipe hat like a crown of mischief, his lips wet with smoke and the taste of apple, sweet and rotting all at once.
Drooker.com/original-art
In Haitian Vodou mythology, Papa Gede was the first man to die—and the first to rise again—laughing.
He wears his stovepipe hat like a crown of mischief, his lips wet with smoke and the taste of apple, sweet and rotting all at once.
Drooker.com/original-art
October 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
"Papa Gede" by Eric Drooker
In Haitian Vodou mythology, Papa Gede was the first man to die—and the first to rise again—laughing.
He wears his stovepipe hat like a crown of mischief, his lips wet with smoke and the taste of apple, sweet and rotting all at once.
Drooker.com/original-art
In Haitian Vodou mythology, Papa Gede was the first man to die—and the first to rise again—laughing.
He wears his stovepipe hat like a crown of mischief, his lips wet with smoke and the taste of apple, sweet and rotting all at once.
Drooker.com/original-art
“The Three Graces”
from Naked City: A Graphic Novel
Available in bookstores everywhere.
Purchase a signed copy from the artist and save: Each copy includes an original, hand-drawn sketch!
Order here:
Drooker.com
from Naked City: A Graphic Novel
Available in bookstores everywhere.
Purchase a signed copy from the artist and save: Each copy includes an original, hand-drawn sketch!
Order here:
Drooker.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
“The Three Graces”
from Naked City: A Graphic Novel
Available in bookstores everywhere.
Purchase a signed copy from the artist and save: Each copy includes an original, hand-drawn sketch!
Order here:
Drooker.com
from Naked City: A Graphic Novel
Available in bookstores everywhere.
Purchase a signed copy from the artist and save: Each copy includes an original, hand-drawn sketch!
Order here:
Drooker.com
“Central Park Row” by Eric Drooker
One of the park’s most iconic features is a serene 20-acre body of water surrounded by lush greenery. Created in the 1850s as part of the park’s original design, what is now a stunning and picturesque pond was once nothing more than a large, untamed swamp.
One of the park’s most iconic features is a serene 20-acre body of water surrounded by lush greenery. Created in the 1850s as part of the park’s original design, what is now a stunning and picturesque pond was once nothing more than a large, untamed swamp.
October 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“Central Park Row” by Eric Drooker
One of the park’s most iconic features is a serene 20-acre body of water surrounded by lush greenery. Created in the 1850s as part of the park’s original design, what is now a stunning and picturesque pond was once nothing more than a large, untamed swamp.
One of the park’s most iconic features is a serene 20-acre body of water surrounded by lush greenery. Created in the 1850s as part of the park’s original design, what is now a stunning and picturesque pond was once nothing more than a large, untamed swamp.
“Lil’ Kim” by Eric Drooker
What’s with the strange hair? Why have authoritarian rulers throughout history been so obsessed with their coiffures? While the public is more concerned with what lies beneath the hood, many of the world’s tyrants are instantly recognizable by their distinctive haircuts.
What’s with the strange hair? Why have authoritarian rulers throughout history been so obsessed with their coiffures? While the public is more concerned with what lies beneath the hood, many of the world’s tyrants are instantly recognizable by their distinctive haircuts.
October 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
“Lil’ Kim” by Eric Drooker
What’s with the strange hair? Why have authoritarian rulers throughout history been so obsessed with their coiffures? While the public is more concerned with what lies beneath the hood, many of the world’s tyrants are instantly recognizable by their distinctive haircuts.
What’s with the strange hair? Why have authoritarian rulers throughout history been so obsessed with their coiffures? While the public is more concerned with what lies beneath the hood, many of the world’s tyrants are instantly recognizable by their distinctive haircuts.
Tonight in San Francisco!
Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Take a break and join me this evening for a musical slide lecture.
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 PM
518 Valencia St. — SF Mission District
More info:
ShapingSF.org
Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Take a break and join me this evening for a musical slide lecture.
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 PM
518 Valencia St. — SF Mission District
More info:
ShapingSF.org
October 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Tonight in San Francisco!
Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Take a break and join me this evening for a musical slide lecture.
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 PM
518 Valencia St. — SF Mission District
More info:
ShapingSF.org
Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Take a break and join me this evening for a musical slide lecture.
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 PM
518 Valencia St. — SF Mission District
More info:
ShapingSF.org
Tonight in San Francisco!
Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Take a break and join me this evening for a musical slide lecture.
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 PM
518 Valencia St. — SF Mission District
Shapingsf.org
Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Take a break and join me this evening for a musical slide lecture.
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 PM
518 Valencia St. — SF Mission District
Shapingsf.org
October 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Tonight in San Francisco!
Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Take a break and join me this evening for a musical slide lecture.
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 PM
518 Valencia St. — SF Mission District
Shapingsf.org
Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Take a break and join me this evening for a musical slide lecture.
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 PM
518 Valencia St. — SF Mission District
Shapingsf.org
“The Ring” by Eric Drooker
The winner-take-all model of American democracy has always struck me as a bizarre, outdated ritual. Unlike most democracies that use Proportional Representation to allocate seats based on vote share, the U.S. clings to an all-or-nothing approach.
Drooker.com/new-yorker
The winner-take-all model of American democracy has always struck me as a bizarre, outdated ritual. Unlike most democracies that use Proportional Representation to allocate seats based on vote share, the U.S. clings to an all-or-nothing approach.
Drooker.com/new-yorker
September 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
“The Ring” by Eric Drooker
The winner-take-all model of American democracy has always struck me as a bizarre, outdated ritual. Unlike most democracies that use Proportional Representation to allocate seats based on vote share, the U.S. clings to an all-or-nothing approach.
Drooker.com/new-yorker
The winner-take-all model of American democracy has always struck me as a bizarre, outdated ritual. Unlike most democracies that use Proportional Representation to allocate seats based on vote share, the U.S. clings to an all-or-nothing approach.
Drooker.com/new-yorker
SF People—Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Take a break and join me Wednesday evening for a musical slide lecture.
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 PM
518 Valencia St. — San Francisco’s Mission District.
www.drooker.com/slide-lectures
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 PM
518 Valencia St. — San Francisco’s Mission District.
www.drooker.com/slide-lectures
September 30, 2025 at 2:23 AM
SF People—Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Take a break and join me Wednesday evening for a musical slide lecture.
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 PM
518 Valencia St. — San Francisco’s Mission District.
www.drooker.com/slide-lectures
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 PM
518 Valencia St. — San Francisco’s Mission District.
www.drooker.com/slide-lectures
I’m giving a musical slide lecture on Wednesday, October 1st, at 7:30 pm in San Francisco.
Details here:
www.shapingsf.org
Details here:
www.shapingsf.org
Shaping San Francisco
www.shapingsf.org
September 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I’m giving a musical slide lecture on Wednesday, October 1st, at 7:30 pm in San Francisco.
Details here:
www.shapingsf.org
Details here:
www.shapingsf.org
“Gun Shopping” by Eric Drooker
With the increasing frequency of random, mass shootings in the United States, guns have become as American as apple pie. 32% of US adults say they own a gun, while a larger percentage, 44%, report living in a gun household.
Drooker.com
With the increasing frequency of random, mass shootings in the United States, guns have become as American as apple pie. 32% of US adults say they own a gun, while a larger percentage, 44%, report living in a gun household.
Drooker.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
“Gun Shopping” by Eric Drooker
With the increasing frequency of random, mass shootings in the United States, guns have become as American as apple pie. 32% of US adults say they own a gun, while a larger percentage, 44%, report living in a gun household.
Drooker.com
With the increasing frequency of random, mass shootings in the United States, guns have become as American as apple pie. 32% of US adults say they own a gun, while a larger percentage, 44%, report living in a gun household.
Drooker.com
Tomorrow night, on the streets of Manhattan's East Village, I’ll project hundreds of slides, accompanied by live music, I’ll transform the evening into a “cartoon concert” in front of Village Works: 12 St. Mark’s Place, between 2nd & 3rd Aves.
Tuesday, Sept 16th at 7:30 PM
Drooker.com
Tuesday, Sept 16th at 7:30 PM
Drooker.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Tomorrow night, on the streets of Manhattan's East Village, I’ll project hundreds of slides, accompanied by live music, I’ll transform the evening into a “cartoon concert” in front of Village Works: 12 St. Mark’s Place, between 2nd & 3rd Aves.
Tuesday, Sept 16th at 7:30 PM
Drooker.com
Tuesday, Sept 16th at 7:30 PM
Drooker.com
Tonight on Manhattan's Lower East Side, I’ll project hundreds of slides, discuss growing up in the neighborhood, and the history of Tompkins Square Park going back to 1874.
Accompanied by live music, I’ll transform the evening into a “cartoon concert” right in the park.
Sat, Sept 13th at 9:00 PM
Accompanied by live music, I’ll transform the evening into a “cartoon concert” right in the park.
Sat, Sept 13th at 9:00 PM
September 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tonight on Manhattan's Lower East Side, I’ll project hundreds of slides, discuss growing up in the neighborhood, and the history of Tompkins Square Park going back to 1874.
Accompanied by live music, I’ll transform the evening into a “cartoon concert” right in the park.
Sat, Sept 13th at 9:00 PM
Accompanied by live music, I’ll transform the evening into a “cartoon concert” right in the park.
Sat, Sept 13th at 9:00 PM
Tomorrow night in Tompkins Square Park, I’ll project hundreds of slides, talk about growing up in the neighborhood—and the neighborhood’s history—going back to 1874.
Accompanied by live music, I’ll transform the evening into a “cartoon concert” right in the park.
Saturday, Sept 13th at 9:00 PM
Accompanied by live music, I’ll transform the evening into a “cartoon concert” right in the park.
Saturday, Sept 13th at 9:00 PM
September 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Tomorrow night in Tompkins Square Park, I’ll project hundreds of slides, talk about growing up in the neighborhood—and the neighborhood’s history—going back to 1874.
Accompanied by live music, I’ll transform the evening into a “cartoon concert” right in the park.
Saturday, Sept 13th at 9:00 PM
Accompanied by live music, I’ll transform the evening into a “cartoon concert” right in the park.
Saturday, Sept 13th at 9:00 PM
New York friends! Tonight I’ll perform a live slideshow with my old friend, Seth Tobocman, at P.I.T. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 411 South 5th Street.
See you there! Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 7:00—10:00 PM
Drooker.com
See you there! Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 7:00—10:00 PM
Drooker.com
September 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
New York friends! Tonight I’ll perform a live slideshow with my old friend, Seth Tobocman, at P.I.T. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 411 South 5th Street.
See you there! Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 7:00—10:00 PM
Drooker.com
See you there! Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 7:00—10:00 PM
Drooker.com
“Black Lives Matter” by Eric Drooker
The city of Ferguson, Missouri, erupted in outrage after the police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed eighteen-year-old Black man. Eyewitnesses stated that Brown had his hands up when shot, leading to the slogan “Hands up, don’t shoot.”
Drooker.com
The city of Ferguson, Missouri, erupted in outrage after the police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed eighteen-year-old Black man. Eyewitnesses stated that Brown had his hands up when shot, leading to the slogan “Hands up, don’t shoot.”
Drooker.com
September 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“Black Lives Matter” by Eric Drooker
The city of Ferguson, Missouri, erupted in outrage after the police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed eighteen-year-old Black man. Eyewitnesses stated that Brown had his hands up when shot, leading to the slogan “Hands up, don’t shoot.”
Drooker.com
The city of Ferguson, Missouri, erupted in outrage after the police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed eighteen-year-old Black man. Eyewitnesses stated that Brown had his hands up when shot, leading to the slogan “Hands up, don’t shoot.”
Drooker.com
Wednesday night, I’ll perform a live slideshow with my old friend, Seth Tobocman, at P.I.T. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 411 South 5th Street.
Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 7:00—10:00 PM
World War 3 Illustrated Live Presents: Eric Drooker & Seth Tobocman
Live music by Continuity of Struggle
Drooker.com
Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 7:00—10:00 PM
World War 3 Illustrated Live Presents: Eric Drooker & Seth Tobocman
Live music by Continuity of Struggle
Drooker.com
September 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Wednesday night, I’ll perform a live slideshow with my old friend, Seth Tobocman, at P.I.T. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 411 South 5th Street.
Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 7:00—10:00 PM
World War 3 Illustrated Live Presents: Eric Drooker & Seth Tobocman
Live music by Continuity of Struggle
Drooker.com
Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 7:00—10:00 PM
World War 3 Illustrated Live Presents: Eric Drooker & Seth Tobocman
Live music by Continuity of Struggle
Drooker.com
“59th Street Bridge” by Eric Drooker
Amidst the clamor and chaos
Of screeching ironwork
A serene moment emerges
Hidden deep within the city’s rusted ribcage
This is not just a kiss—
It’s defiance, beauty, and belonging
Carved into the architecture
Of a heartless city.
Drooker.com
Amidst the clamor and chaos
Of screeching ironwork
A serene moment emerges
Hidden deep within the city’s rusted ribcage
This is not just a kiss—
It’s defiance, beauty, and belonging
Carved into the architecture
Of a heartless city.
Drooker.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“59th Street Bridge” by Eric Drooker
Amidst the clamor and chaos
Of screeching ironwork
A serene moment emerges
Hidden deep within the city’s rusted ribcage
This is not just a kiss—
It’s defiance, beauty, and belonging
Carved into the architecture
Of a heartless city.
Drooker.com
Amidst the clamor and chaos
Of screeching ironwork
A serene moment emerges
Hidden deep within the city’s rusted ribcage
This is not just a kiss—
It’s defiance, beauty, and belonging
Carved into the architecture
Of a heartless city.
Drooker.com
A week from tonight, I’ll perform a live slideshow with my old friend, Seth Tobocman, at P.I.T. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 411 South 5th Street.
Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 7:00—10:00 PM
World War 3 Illustrated Live Presents!
Live music by Continuity of Struggle
Drooker.com
Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 7:00—10:00 PM
World War 3 Illustrated Live Presents!
Live music by Continuity of Struggle
Drooker.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A week from tonight, I’ll perform a live slideshow with my old friend, Seth Tobocman, at P.I.T. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 411 South 5th Street.
Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 7:00—10:00 PM
World War 3 Illustrated Live Presents!
Live music by Continuity of Struggle
Drooker.com
Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 7:00—10:00 PM
World War 3 Illustrated Live Presents!
Live music by Continuity of Struggle
Drooker.com