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James Sturm
James Sturm is a cartoonist and educator who writes graphic novels and non-fiction comics. His bibliography includes Market Day, Conscience of a Cartoonist, and contributions to the Guys Read series.
Market Day
Synopsis
Mendel, a Jewish artist in a small Eastern European village, struggles to make a living selling his paintings at the weekly market. As the art world shifts and modernism takes hold, Mendel faces the challenge of adapting his traditional craft to changing tastes while grappling with his personal values and the needs of his family. This graphic novel explores themes of artistic integrity, economic survival, and the clash between tradition and modernity.