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Huntington, West Virginia "On the Fly"

Author: Harvey Pekar  

"Huntington, West Virginia 'On the fly' is a work of nonfiction"--T.p. verso.

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"Huntington, West Virginia 'On the fly' is a work of nonfiction"--T.p. verso.

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With an appreciation by Anthony Bourdain HAVE ATTITUDE, WILL TRAVEL Harvey Pekar changed the face of comics when his "American Splendor" series replaced traditional slam-bang superhero action with slice-of-life tales of his own very ordinary existence in Cleveland, Ohio, as a file clerk, jazz-record collector, and philosophical curmudgeon. Much as "Seinfeld" famously transcended sitcom conventions by being "a show about nothing," Pekar's deadpan chronicles of regular life—peppered with wry and caustic reflections—have transformed comics from escapist fantasy into social commentary with voice balloons. "Huntington, West Virginia "On the Fly"" is prime Pekar, recounting the irascible everyman's on-the-road encounters with a cross section of characters—a career criminal turned limo-driving entrepreneur, a toy merchant obsessed with restoring a vintage diner, comic-book archivists, indie filmmakers, and children of the sixties—all of whom have stories to tell. By turns funny, poignant, and insightful, these portraits a la Pekar showcase a one-of-a-kind master at work, channeling the stuff of average life into genuine American art.

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“"A visit with Harvey Pekar . . . will cause you to reexamine your own life . . . just as the greatest literature will."-Austin Chronicle”

"A visit with Harvey Pekar . . . will cause you to reexamine your own life . . . just as the greatest literature will."--Austin Chronicle

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About the Author

Harvey Pekar (1939-2010) was a comic book writer and author of the autobiographical American Splendor series, which was adapted into an Academy Award nominated film. Pekar was also a prolific jazz and book critic.

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Product Details

Publisher
Villard Books | Random House Inc
Published
30th September 2009
Pages
159
ISBN
9780345499417

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