Best of American Splendor
by Harvey Pekar
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Author: Harvey PekarEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-01-25
ISBN: 0345479386
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Product features:
- ISBN13: 9780345479389
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book Reviews of Best of American Splendor
Book Review: Interesting, Throught Provoking and Very Funny
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not going to give a historical account of how i was first introduced to Harvey Pekar, that would be boring. I find his work very entertaining to say the least. He writes about everyday life in a highly lucid and lyrical manner and makes life seem 'interestingly complex' yet seemingly 'dull and dreary' (which I think contains happiness and pleasure, with the expression of despair). Anything you experience in everyday life is highlighted in these short yet cynically brilliant Comic's, from the mundane to the sublime joys of everyday life. You get a fascinating insight into a life of a man who is unique and boldly sharp with his humour, cynical attitude and wit.I'm not going to write a huge review (even though I would love to say all the things I love about these comics). Some of the comics contained within this collection are brilliant, they really seem to connect on a personal level more so than anything else I have read.
He's the kind of writer that gets you interested in things he talks about (I've recently brought a Jazz CD after reading about the genre in this book).
If you have a good sense of humour (and appreciate that humour contains melancholy) this is a luminous book to acquire.
If you just want an introduction to the man, the film "American Splendor", is a great overture to his life.
He is an inspiring and stimulating writer who deserves more credit than he gets.
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