Harvey Pekar is best known for his graphic autobiography, American Splendor, which was based on his long-running comic-book series and was adapted into a film of the same name. He died in 2010.
JT Waldman is an artist, interactive designer, and comic-book creator. He is the author and illustrator of the graphic novel Megillat Esther. He lives in Philadelphia.
Joyce Brabner is an award-winning author of graphic books. She frequently collaborated with her late husband, Harvey Pekar, on his American Splendor series. She lives in Cleveland.
"[Pekar's] message here is important--that a good Jew asks tough
questions, that a history of oppression requires us to be more
conscious of the oppressed." --David L. Ulin, Los Angeles
Times"This posthumous publication reflects the seminal graphic
memoirist at his edgy best." --Kirkus (starred review)"[T]his
posthumous work by Pekar functions as a multipronged exploration of
religious, political, and personal histories and is all the richer
for it . . . A sweet and simple epilogue by Pekar's widow, Joyce
Brabner, provides the perfect capstone." --Publishers Weekly"This
is not only Pekar's greatest work, but probably the most powerful
use of his talent for plainly speaking truth to power and
ignorance. JT Waldman masterfully captures the wry innocence of
Harvey's interrogation while still celebrating the subtle contours
of modern American Jewishness." --Douglas Rushkoff, author of Life
Inc. and Program or Be Programmed"A fascinating history of the
so-called Promised Land--as seen through the eyes of an estranged
Jew from Cleveland. Brimming with classic Pekar asides and details,
the book sheds light on a subject often obscured by heat. JT
Waldman's evocative artwork combines down-to-earth American
Splendor-style illustrations with motifs inspired by everything
from mythology and Islamic art to illuminated manuscripts and
Chagall. I never got to say goodbye to Harvey, but reading this
book was like having a final conversation with him." --Josh
Neufeld, American Splendor artist, and author and artist of A.D.:
New Orleans After the Deluge"Pekar peppers accounts of perpetual
persecution with poignant autobiographical anecdotes in this
concise, compelling, and sure-to-be controversial graphic history
of the Jewish people and the state of Israel. JT Waldman's art,
juxtaposing realism with ancient styles, rocking exquisite mosaics
and elaborate medieval and Middle Eastern design flourishes, is
nothing less than a majestic tour de Schwartz." --Jeff Newelt, Heeb
Magazine comics editor, and editor of Harvey Pekar's Cleveland"Not
the Israel My Parents Promised Me is Harvey Pekar's final
exploration of his conflict over the history of Israel, as
illuminated by JT Waldman's protean art. This is their Jewish Book
of Hours." --Dean Haspiel, artist of The Quitter and Cuba: My
Revolution"One part history lesson, one part autobiography, and all
Harvey Pekar, Not the Israel My Parents Promised Me is an
insightful look at one of the burning topics of our time. With
Pekar's scholarship and humor and JT Waldman's stylistically varied
art, this graphic book is visually entertaining and highly
informative." --Peter Kuper, artist of The Metamorphosis
[Pekar's] message here is important--that a good Jew asks tough
questions, that a history of oppression requires us to be more
conscious of the oppressed. "David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times" This
posthumous publication reflects the seminal graphic memoirist at
his edgy best. "Kirkus (starred review)" [T]his posthumous work by
Pekar functions as a multipronged exploration of religious,
political, and personal histories and is all the richer for it . .
. A sweet and simple epilogue by Pekar's widow, Joyce Brabner,
provides the perfect capstone. "Publishers Weekly" This is not only
Pekar's greatest work, but probably the most powerful use of his
talent for plainly speaking truth to power and ignorance. JT
Waldman masterfully captures the wry innocence of Harvey's
interrogation while still celebrating the subtle contours of modern
American Jewishness. "Douglas Rushkoff, author of Life Inc. and
Program or Be Programmed" A fascinating history of the so-called
Promised Land--as seen through the eyes of an estranged Jew from
Cleveland. Brimming with classic Pekar asides and details, the book
sheds light on a subject often obscured by heat. JT Waldman's
evocative artwork combines down-to-earth "American Splendor" style
illustrations with motifs inspired by everything from mythology and
Islamic art to illuminated manuscripts and Chagall. I never got to
say goodbye to Harvey, but reading this book was like having a
final conversation with him. "Josh Neufeld, American Splendor
artist, and author and artist of A.D.: New Orleans After the
Deluge" Pekar peppers accounts of perpetual persecution with
poignant autobiographical anecdotes in this concise, compelling,
and sure-to-be controversial graphic history of the Jewish people
and the state of Israel. JT Waldman's art, juxtaposing realism with
ancient styles, rocking exquisite mosaics and elaborate medieval
and Middle Eastern design flourishes, is nothing less than a
majestic tour de Schwartz. "Jeff Newelt, Heeb Magazine comics
editor, and editor of Harvey Pekar's Cleveland" "Not the Israel My
Parents Promised Me" is Harvey Pekar's final exploration of his
conflict over the history of Israel, as illuminated by JT Waldman's
protean art. This is their Jewish Book of Hours. "Dean Haspiel,
artist of The Quitter and Cuba: My Revolution" One part history
lesson, one part autobiography, and all Harvey Pekar, "Not the
Israel My Parents Promised Me" is an insightful look at one of the
burning topics of our time. With Pekar's scholarship and humor and
JT Waldman's stylistically varied art, this graphic book is
visually entertaining and highly informative. "Peter Kuper, artist
of The Metamorphosis""
"[Pekar's] message here is important--that a good Jew asks tough
questions, that a history of oppression requires us to be more
conscious of the oppressed."
--David L. Ulin, "Los Angeles Times
""This posthumous publication reflects the seminal graphic
memoirist at his edgy best."
--"Kirkus" (starred review)
"[T]his posthumous work by Pekar functions as a multipronged
exploration of religious, political, and personal histories and is
all the richer for it . . . A sweet and simple epilogue by Pekar's
widow, Joyce Brabner, provides the perfect capstone."
--"Publishers Weekly
""This is not only Pekar's greatest work, but probably the most
powerful use of his talent for plainly speaking truth to power and
ignorance. JT Waldman masterfully captures the wry innocence of
Harvey's interrogation while still celebrating the subtle contours
of modern American Jewishness."
--Douglas Rushkoff, author of "Life Inc." and "Program or Be
Programmed
""A fascinating history of the so-called Promised Land--as seen
through the eyes of an estranged Jew from Cleveland. Brimming with
classic Pekar asides and details, the book sheds light on a subject
often obscured by heat. JT Waldman's evocative artwork combines
down-to-earth "American Splendor"-style illustrations with motifs
inspired by everything from mythology and Islamic art to
illuminated manuscripts and Chagall. I never got to say goodbye to
Harvey, but reading this book was like having a final conversation
with him."
--Josh Neufeld, "American Splendor" artist, and author and artist
of "A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge
""Pekar peppers accounts of perpetual persecution with poignant
autobiographical anecdotes in this concise, compelling, and
sure-to-be controversial graphic history of the Jewish people and
the state of Israel. JT Waldman's art, juxtaposing realism with
ancient styles, rocking exquisite mosaics and elaborate medieval
and Middle Eastern design flourishes, is nothing less than a
majestic tour de Schwartz."
--Jeff Newelt, "Heeb" Magazine comics editor, and editor of Harvey
Pekar's "Cleveland
"""Not the Israel My Parents Promised Me" is Harvey Pekar's final
exploration of his conflict over the history of Israel, as
illuminated by JT Waldman's protean art. This is their Jewish Book
of Hours."
--Dean Haspiel, artist of "The Quitter" and "Cuba: My
Revolution
""One part history lesson, one part autobiography, and all Harvey
Pekar, "Not the Israel My Parents Promised Me" is an insightful
look at one of the burning topics of our time. With Pekar's
scholarship and humor and JT Waldman's stylistically varied art,
this graphic book is visually entertaining and highly
informative."
--Peter Kuper, artist of "The Metamorphosis"
"This is not only Pekar's greatest work, but probably the most
powerful use of his talent for plainly speaking truth to power and
ignorance. JT Waldman masterfully captures the wry innocence of
Harvey's interrogation while still celebrating the subtle contours
of modern American Jewishness."--Douglas Rushkoff, author of "Life
Inc." and "Program or Be Programmed
""A fascinating history of the so-called Promised Land--as seen
through the eyes of an estranged Jew from Cleveland. Brimming with
classic Pekar asides and details, the book sheds light on a subject
often obscured by heat. JT Waldman's evocative artwork combines
down-to-earth "American Splendor"-style illustrations with motifs
inspired by everything from mythology and Islamic art to
illuminated manuscripts and Chagall. I never got to say goodbye to
Harvey, but reading this book was like having a final conversation
with him."--Josh Neufeld, "American Splendor" artist, and author
and artist of "A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge""Pekar peppers
accounts of perpetual persecution with poignant autobiographical
anecdotes in this concise, compelling, and sure-to-be controversial
graphic history of the Jewish people and the state of Israel. JT
Waldman's art, juxtaposing realism with ancient styles, rocking
exquisite mosaics and elaborate medieval and Middle Eastern design
flourishes, is nothing less than a majestic tour de
Schwartz."--Jeff Newelt, "Heeb" Magazine comics editor, and editor
of Harvey Pekar's "Cleveland"""Not the Israel My Parents Promised
Me" is Harvey Pekar's final exploration of his conflict over the
history of Israel, as illuminated by JT Waldman's protean art. This
is their Jewish Book of Hours."--Dean Haspiel, artist of "The
Quitter" and "Cuba: My Revolution""One part history lesson, one
part autobiography, and all Harvey Pekar, "Not the Israel My
Parents Promised Me" is an insightful look at one of the burning
topics of our time. With Pekar's scholarship and humor and JT
Waldma
"[T]his posthumous work by Pekar functions as a multipronged
exploration of religious, political, and personal histories and is
all the richer for it. . . . A sweet and simple epilogue by Pekar's
widow, Joyce Brabner, provides the perfect capstone." --"Publishers
Weekly
""This is not only Pekar's greatest work, but probably the most
powerful use of his talent for plainly speaking truth to power and
ignorance. JT Waldman masterfully captures the wry innocence of
Harvey's interrogation while still celebrating the subtle contours
of modern American Jewishness." --Douglas Rushkoff, author of "Life
Inc." and "Program or Be Programmed
""A fascinating history of the so-called Promised Land--as seen
through the eyes of an estranged Jew from Cleveland. Brimming with
classic Pekar asides and details, the book sheds light on a subject
often obscured by heat. JT Waldman's evocative artwork combines
down-to-earth "American Splendor"-style illustrations with motifs
inspired by everything from mythology and Islamic art to
illuminated manuscripts and Chagall. I never got to say goodbye to
Harvey, but reading this book was like having a final conversation
with him." --Josh Neufeld, longtime "American Splendor" artist, and
author and artist of "A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge" "Pekar
peppers accounts of perpetual persecution with poignant
autobiographical anecdotes in this concise, compelling, and
sure-to-be controversial graphic history of the Jewish people and
the state of Israel. JT Waldman's art, juxtaposing realism with
ancient styles, rocking exquisite mosaics and elaborate medieval
and Middle Eastern design flourishes, is nothing less than a
majestic tour de Schwartz." --Jeff Newelt, "Heeb" Magazine comics
editor, and editor of Harvey Pekar's "Cleveland" ""Not the Israel
My Parents Promised Me" is Harvey Pekar's final exploration of his
conflict over the history of Israel, as illuminated by JT Waldman's
protean art. This is their Jewish Book ofa
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
