An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and True Stories

Art Spiegelman (born Itzhak Avraham ben Zeev Spiegelman on February 15, 1948) is an American cartoonist, editor, and comics advocate best known for his graphic novel Maus. His work as co-editor on the comics magazines Arcade and Raw has been influential, and from 1992 he spent a decade as contributing artist for The New Yorker. He is married to designer and editor Françoise Mouly and is the father of writer Nadja Spiegelman. Source: [Art Spiegelman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

Ben Katchor is a cartoonist and illustrator known for his detailed stories about urban life and history. He edited the collection An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and True Stories. His work often focuses on the strange and overlooked corners of the city.

Charles Burns is a cartoonist and illustrator recognized for his stark, high-contrast ink work. He is a central figure in alternative comics and a contributor to An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons

Chris Ware is the editor of The Peanuts Papers, a collection of essays exploring the beloved comic strip. He's a writer and editor with a keen eye for how we connect with stories.

Clowes was born in Chicago, Illinois, to an auto mechanic mother and a furniture craftsman father. His mother was Jewish, whereas his father was from a "reserved WASPish Pennsylvania" family; Clowes's upbringing was not religious. In 1979, he finished high school at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, where he earned a BFA in 1984. It was at Pratt that he met and befriended fellow cartoonist Rick Altergott, with whom he started the...

Gary Panter is a central figure in underground comics and punk-era illustration. He edited An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and True Stories, a collection that showcases a wide range

Gilbert Hernandez is a cartoonist and writer who helped define the modern independent comics scene. He is a key contributor to An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and True Stories and is known for his work in

Ivan Brunetti is the author of The Peanuts Papers, a collection of essays exploring the beloved comic strip. He's also a cartoonist and illustrator whose work often touches on themes of childhood and nostalgia.

Jaime Hernandez is a central figure in alternative comics and a co-creator of the long-running series Love and Rockets. His work appears in An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons,

Joe Sacco is the editor of The Best American Nonrequired Reading. He's known for bringing together a wide range of interesting and unexpected pieces. If you're looking for something a little different, his selections are a great place to start.

Kim Deitch is a major figure in the underground comics scene, known for his detailed and surreal cartooning. His work appears in An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and

Lynda Barry is a cartoonist and author who works in graphic fiction and alternative comics. She edited the collection An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and True Stories and the 2003 edition of The Best American Nonrequired Reading. Her books often combine hand-drawn art with stories about everyday life.

Phoebe Gloeckner is a cartoonist and author who works in graphic fiction and autobiography. She edited the collection An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and True Stories and wrote the novel The Diary

Robert Crumb is a central figure in the underground comics movement, known for his satirical and highly detailed illustration style. His work, including An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons,

Seth was born Gregory Gallant on September 16, 1962, in Clinton, Ontario, Canada. His parents were John Henry Gallant and the English-born Violet Daisy Gallant (née Wilkinson); he was the youngest of their five children. His family moved frequently, and he grew up mostly in Tilbury, Ontario. He was inward, unathletic, and had few friends, and took to comic books and drawing at a young age. Seth attended the Ontario College of Art in Toronto from 1980 to 1983. He became involved with the punk...