Art Spiegelman understands the power of the narrative. His novels provide warmth and engagement; while telling a story one cannot steer away from. In this sense, he is a powerful storyteller.
http://www.indiebound.org/author-interviews/spiegelmanart
http://www.pbs.org/pov/inheritance/photo_gallery_special_maus.php
Spiegelman, Art. Maus, A Survivor's Tale I: My Father Bleeds History. New York: Pantheon,
1986.
Spiegelman, Art. Maus, A Survivor's Tale II: And Here My Troubles Began. New York:
Pantheon, 1991.
“Comics are a narrative art form, a form that combines two other forms of expression: words and pictures. Like any other medium, it's value-neutral. There've been lots of rotten novels and paintings, and zillions of rotten comics. But in the hands of someone who knows how to use their medium, great things can happen. Good comics make an impression that lasts forever…”
- Art Spiegelman
Interview by Christopher Monte Smith of Indie Bound.
- Art Spiegelman
Interview by Christopher Monte Smith of Indie Bound.
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