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Where Demented Wented

Where Demented Wented

The Comics and Art of Rory Hayes
ComicArt & PhotographyBiography & Memoir
Pages
144
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

This book offers the first comprehensive retrospective of Rory Hayes, a self-taught dynamo of the underground comics revolution. It showcases the best of his underground comics, alongside rarely seen paintings, covers, and artifacts. The volume also includes previously unprinted comics from his teenage years and movie posters for his homemade films, complemented by a biography, critique, and a memoir from his brother, Geoffrey Hayes.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkInformativeComplex

Genres

Art & Photography Biography & Memoir Comics Biography History

Authors

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Dan Nadel

Dan Nadel is an art historian, editor, and curator with a focus on comics and outsider art. His book, Where Demented Wented, collects unique examples of underground comic art. He often explores overlooked corners of visual culture.

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Geoffrey Hayes

Geoffrey Hayes is the author of the memorable novel, Where Demented Wented. His work often features a distinctive voice and explores unusual themes. Readers looking for something different will enjoy his books.

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Glenn Bray

Glenn Bray is a collector and historian of underground comics and alternative graphic art. He is best known for To Laugh That We May Not Weep, which documents the life and work of political cartoonist Art Young. His projects focus on preserving the history of satire and outsider illustration.