Harvey Pekar
Overview
Harvey Lawrence Pekar was an American
underground comic book writer, music critic and media personality, best known for his autobiographical
American Splendor
comic series. In 2003, the series inspired a critically acclaimed film adaptation of the same name
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Pekar described American Splendor as "an autobiography written as it's happening. The theme is about staying alive. Getting a job, finding a mate, having a place to live, finding a creative outlet.
United States
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underground comic book writer, music critic and media personality, best known for his autobiographical
Autobiography
An autobiography is a book about the life of a person, written by that person.-Origin of the term:...
American Splendor
American Splendor
American Splendor is a series of autobiographical comic books written by the late Harvey Pekar and drawn by a variety of artists. The first issue was published in 1976 and the most recent in September 2008, with publication occurring at irregular intervals...
comic series. In 2003, the series inspired a critically acclaimed film adaptation of the same name
American Splendor (film)
American Splendor is a 2003 American biographical comedy-drama film about Harvey Pekar, the author of the American Splendor comic book series. The film is also in part an adaptation of the comics, which dramatize Pekar's life...
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Pekar described American Splendor as "an autobiography written as it's happening. The theme is about staying alive. Getting a job, finding a mate, having a place to live, finding a creative outlet.
