Fraser, Benjamin

Ben Katchor (Biographix)

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ISBN 13:: 9781496848512
author:: Fraser, Benjamin
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University Press of Mississippi
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 21.3 x 13.7 x 1.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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Ben Katchor: A Life in Comics Ben Katchor is a renowned comics artist whose work has been celebrated for its evocative portrayal of urban life. This biography, part of the Biographix series, offers a comprehensive overview of his career from 1988 to 2020. Katchor's distinctive style, marked by absurd humor and linguistic whimsy, has captivated audiences through his iconic character Julius Knipl, a real estate photographer who embodies the urban flâneur. Through three volumes collecting the Julius Knipl strips, as well as other notable works such as The Cardboard Valise and Hand-Drying in America, Katchor has established himself as a distinguished comics artist and social commentator. This book provides close analyses of Katchor's numerous series and collections, exploring the visual, auditory, tactile, and olfactory dimensions of life in the city.

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