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Krazy: George Herriman; A Life in Black and White

by Michael Tisserand

Harper. 2016. 560p. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780061732997. $35. BIOG

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The brilliant and wacky Krazy Kat comic strip ran in American newspapers from 1913 to 1944 and influenced numerous comics luminaries, including Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes) and Charles Schulz (Peanuts). The creator was New Orleans native George Herriman, who hid his race for most of his life. This Eisner-winning biography draws on historical research, interviews, and analysis to understand and pay homage to this visionary of graphic narrative. (LJ 11/15/16)

Reviewed by Martha Cornog , Jan 01, 2018

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