MODERN CARTOONIST
Abrams Books

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2012

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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
Abrams Books
978-1419702082
224
English
2012
hardcover/ 32 x 24 cm

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Modern Cartoonist. The Art of Daniel Clowes: A Monograph published by Harry N. Abrams in 2012. This comprehensive Monograph delves into the illustrious career of Daniel Clowes, a seminal figure in alternative comics. Spanning over 224 pages, the book showcases a curated selection of Clowes’s most iconic illustrations, including pieces from Eightball, Ghost World, and Wilson, as well as rare and previously unpublished works. Reproduced from the original art, readers gain insight into Clowes’s meticulous process and artistic evolution. Accompanying the visuals are critical essays and interviews that contextualize his influence on contemporary graphic storytelling. With its rich content and high-quality reproductions, this volume serves as both an art object and a scholarly resource, celebrating Clowes’s contributions to the medium. Art, Daniel Clowes, Abrams Books, 2012 Abrams Books 978-1419702082 Daniel Clowes 2012

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2012

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Daniel Clowes
hardcover/ 32 x 24 cm
978-1419702082
English
224

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.

Modern Cartoonist. The Art of Daniel Clowes: A Monograph published by Harry N. Abrams in 2012. This comprehensive Monograph delves into the illustrious career of Daniel Clowes, a seminal figure in alternative comics. Spanning over 224 pages, the book showcases a curated selection of Clowes’s most iconic illustrations, including pieces from Eightball, Ghost World, and Wilson, as well as rare and previously unpublished works. Reproduced from the original art, readers gain insight into Clowes’s meticulous process and artistic evolution. Accompanying the visuals are critical essays and interviews that contextualize his influence on contemporary graphic storytelling. With its rich content and high-quality reproductions, this volume serves as both an art object and a scholarly resource, celebrating Clowes’s contributions to the medium. Art, Daniel Clowes, Abrams Books, 2012 Abrams Books 978-1419702082 Daniel Clowes 2012