Behind Every Great Novelist
This illustration appears in the New York Times Book Review alongside a review by Christopher Benfey of John Sutherland's "Lives of the Novelists." Sutherland's book profiles a long list of notable writers and the personal events that may or may not have influenced their creative output. I tried to distill the typical experience of a literary icon into nine small panels. I'm certain that many of our great writers have worked in a coal mine and owned a small poodle.
Is this available as a poster?
ReplyDeleteThis is also the personal history of every great musician, poet and artist.
ReplyDeleteA pet is necessary? Can't the lack of a pet be one of my great tragedies? ;)
ReplyDeleteHey Grant! I just discovered your work through a Tumblr post by John Green, and I love it!
ReplyDeleteHave you heard of Tom Gauld? You remind me a lot of him. I think you'd like each other.
EdgedinBlue: A pet is essential! Otherwise the novelist will never leave the house.
ReplyDeleteBoolean Earth: Thanks! And yes, Tom Gauld's work has been an inspiration. I think he was also inspired by Edward Gorey, another influence I share.
I hope its ok to link to this cartoon in a blog post I am writing? Its so perfect as a visual explanation!
ReplyDeleteI've put this blogs details down the bottom of the article and hope I've done the right thing!
love your work!
I am my own personal demon... :)
ReplyDeleteLast one is so true. Thank goodness for blogs.
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