THE ACME NOVELTY DAT…
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2013

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Chris Ware is a master of the modern graphic novel, renowned for his formally intricate, emotionally resonant storytelling. With works like “Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth” and “Building Stories”, Ware redefined the possibilities of the medium—treating the page as architecture, and the narrative as a complex system of visual language, memory, and isolation. His style, marked by precise typography, modular layouts, and melancholic tone, blends mid-century design with deeply personal content. Ware’s comics function as psychological landscapes, mapping interiority with obsessive craftsmanship. His work is both a monument to print and a quiet study in human fragility.

Chris Ware
Drawn&Quarterly
978-1896597669
208
English
2013
hardcover/ 24 x 18 cm

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The Acme Novelty Date Book: Sketches and Diary Pages in Facsimile is a compilation of Chris Ware’s personal sketchbooks from 1986 to 1995, offering an intimate glimpse into the creative process of the acclaimed cartoonist. This collection features a diverse array of content, including whimsical sketches, architectural drawings, and character studies, reflecting Ware’s wide-ranging artistic exploration during the development of his award-winning graphic novel, Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth. The pages reveal Ware’s spontaneous vision, capturing everything from detailed cityscapes to imaginative doodles, showcasing his meticulous attention to detail and innovative narrative style. Accompanied by marginal notes that provide insight into his creative process, this volume serves as both a companion to his published works and a standalone art collection, highlighting Ware’s contributions to modern design and storytelling. Chris Ware, D+Q, 2013 Drawn&Quarterly 978-1896597669 Chris Ware 2013

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2013

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Chris Ware
hardcover/ 24 x 18 cm
978-1896597669
English
208

Chris Ware is a master of the modern graphic novel, renowned for his formally intricate, emotionally resonant storytelling. With works like “Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth” and “Building Stories”, Ware redefined the possibilities of the medium—treating the page as architecture, and the narrative as a complex system of visual language, memory, and isolation. His style, marked by precise typography, modular layouts, and melancholic tone, blends mid-century design with deeply personal content. Ware’s comics function as psychological landscapes, mapping interiority with obsessive craftsmanship. His work is both a monument to print and a quiet study in human fragility.

The Acme Novelty Date Book: Sketches and Diary Pages in Facsimile is a compilation of Chris Ware’s personal sketchbooks from 1986 to 1995, offering an intimate glimpse into the creative process of the acclaimed cartoonist. This collection features a diverse array of content, including whimsical sketches, architectural drawings, and character studies, reflecting Ware’s wide-ranging artistic exploration during the development of his award-winning graphic novel, Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth. The pages reveal Ware’s spontaneous vision, capturing everything from detailed cityscapes to imaginative doodles, showcasing his meticulous attention to detail and innovative narrative style. Accompanied by marginal notes that provide insight into his creative process, this volume serves as both a companion to his published works and a standalone art collection, highlighting Ware’s contributions to modern design and storytelling. Chris Ware, D+Q, 2013 Drawn&Quarterly 978-1896597669 Chris Ware 2013