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Breakdowns: Portrait Of The Artist As A Young %@&*! (Pantheon Graphic Library)
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The Creator Of The Pulitzer Prizewinning Maus Explores The Comics Form ... And How It Formed Him!This Book Opens With Portrait Of The Artist As A Young %@&*!, Creating Vignettes Of The People, Events, And Comics That Shaped Art Spiegelman. It Traces The Artist'S Evolution From A Madcomics Obsessed Boy In Rego Park, Queens, To A Neurotic Adult Examining The Effect Of His Parents' Memories Of Auschwitz On His Own Son.The Second Part Presents A Facsimile Of Breakdowns, The Longsought After Collection Of The Artist'S Comics Of The 1970S, The Book That Triggers These Memories. Breakdowns Established The Mode Of Formally Sophisticated Comics That Transformed The Medium, And Includes The Prototype Of Maus, Cubist Experiments, An Essay On Humor, And The Definitive Genretwisting Pulp Story Ace Holemidget Detective.Pulling All This Together Is An Illustrated Essay That Looks Back At The Sixties As The Artist Pushes Sixty, And Explains The Obsessions That Brought These Works Into Being. Poignant, Funny, Complex, And Innovative, Breakdowns Alters The Terms Of What Can Be Accomplished In A Memoir.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Breakdowns: Portrait of the Artist as a Young %@&*!'? A: 'Breakdowns' primarily explores the formative experiences of Art Spiegelman, focusing on the influences of his childhood and the impact of his family's history, especially their memories of Auschwitz.
- Q: Who is the author of this graphic novel? A: The author of 'Breakdowns' is Art Spiegelman, known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning work, 'Maus'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Breakdowns' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a quality feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'Breakdowns' have? A: 'Breakdowns: Portrait of the Artist as a Young %@&*!' contains 72 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: Due to its content and themes, 'Breakdowns' may be more suitable for older teens and adults rather than younger readers.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: The book features a variety of comic styles and illustrations that reflect Spiegelman's unique artistic evolution, including cubist experiments and traditional comic layouts.
- Q: When was 'Breakdowns' published? A: 'Breakdowns: Portrait of the Artist as a Young %@&*!' was published on October 7, 2008.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the reprint edition of 'Breakdowns', making it widely available for readers.
- Q: What can readers learn from this graphic novel? A: Readers can gain insights into Art Spiegelman's life, his artistic development, and the broader implications of his family's history, particularly regarding the Holocaust.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition of 'Breakdowns' is listed as acceptable, which means it may show signs of wear but is still readable.