ACROSS THE STREET
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2024

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Daniel Clowes crafts stories of alienation, absurdity, and fragile identity with a tone both sardonic and deeply human. Known for Ghost World, David Boring, and Eightball, his work dissects suburban disaffection and postmodern ennui through meticulously controlled visual storytelling. Clowes’ style merges formal experimentation with psychological nuance, often blending satire, nostalgia, and melancholy in ways that feel timeless. A central figure in 1990s alternative comics, his influence extends into film, design, and literary fiction. Revered for his precision and emotional honesty, Clowes remains one of the most quietly radical voices in the medium.

Daniel Clowes
Sigaretten
979-1281302136
86
Italian / English
2024
paperback/ 25 x 21 cm

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Across the Street is a curated collection of Daniel Clowes’ original artwork, offering a unique glimpse into his creative process. The book features color comp sketches in pencil, ink, and color pencil, including rarely seen versions of notable pieces such as four New Yorker covers, multiple iterations of the cover for Monica, and 15 compositions for other book and comic covers. Accompanying these visuals are a biography and a bibliography of Clowes’ publications in English, Italian, and French. Additionally, the edition includes a limited 50×70 cm double-sided poster reproducing Clowes’ line art for the front and back cover of Monica. Published by Sigaretten Edizioni Grafiche as part of their 29th edition, this 86-page softcover book measures 9.8 x 8.25 inches and contains 25 color and black-and-white illustrations. The text is presented in Italian, French, and English, making it accessible to a broad audience. Daniel Clowes, Sigaretten, 2024 Sigaretten 979-1281302136 Daniel Clowes 2024

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2024

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Daniel Clowes
paperback/ 25 x 21 cm
979-1281302136
Italian / English
86

Daniel Clowes crafts stories of alienation, absurdity, and fragile identity with a tone both sardonic and deeply human. Known for Ghost World, David Boring, and Eightball, his work dissects suburban disaffection and postmodern ennui through meticulously controlled visual storytelling. Clowes’ style merges formal experimentation with psychological nuance, often blending satire, nostalgia, and melancholy in ways that feel timeless. A central figure in 1990s alternative comics, his influence extends into film, design, and literary fiction. Revered for his precision and emotional honesty, Clowes remains one of the most quietly radical voices in the medium.

Across the Street is a curated collection of Daniel Clowes’ original artwork, offering a unique glimpse into his creative process. The book features color comp sketches in pencil, ink, and color pencil, including rarely seen versions of notable pieces such as four New Yorker covers, multiple iterations of the cover for Monica, and 15 compositions for other book and comic covers. Accompanying these visuals are a biography and a bibliography of Clowes’ publications in English, Italian, and French. Additionally, the edition includes a limited 50×70 cm double-sided poster reproducing Clowes’ line art for the front and back cover of Monica. Published by Sigaretten Edizioni Grafiche as part of their 29th edition, this 86-page softcover book measures 9.8 x 8.25 inches and contains 25 color and black-and-white illustrations. The text is presented in Italian, French, and English, making it accessible to a broad audience. Daniel Clowes, Sigaretten, 2024 Sigaretten 979-1281302136 Daniel Clowes 2024