Sometimes the best source material for cartoonists is based on their own lives. The graphic memoir has gained a significant popularity in the past years. Tom Hart dissects the graphic memoir and shows you how
#1 New York Times bestselling author and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Tom Hart has written a poignant and instructive guide for all aspiring graphic memoirists detailing the tenets of artistry and story-telling inherent in the medium. Hart examines what makes a graphic memoir great, and shows you how to do it. With two dozen professional examples and a deep-dive into his own story, Hart encourages readers to hone their signature style in the best way to represent their journeys on the page.
With clear examples and visual aids, The Art of the Graphic Memoir is emotive, creative, and accessible. Whether you’re a comics fan, comic book creator, memoirist, biographer or autobiographer, there’s something inside for everyone.
American Splendor by Harvey Pekar is perhaps the best known graphic memoir, there has been a slew of similar books. Most of these novels are relegated to minor printing presses that specializes in these type of books or just regular printers looking to cash in. Rarely if ever does DC Comics or Marvel Comics venture into this milieu. Tom Hart’s book has the perfect ingredients for you to cultivate your imagination and perhaps start your own
100 Must-Read Graphic Memoirs.