Howard Cruse (Hardback)

Autor*innen

• Janine Utell

Parameter

• 252 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Architektur & Städtebau
• Bildende Kunst
• Biografien & Memoiren
• Fotografiebücher
• Kunst & Kultur

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The biography explores the life of Howard Cruse, a pivotal figure in LGBTQ+ comics, tracing his journey from a preacher's kid in Alabama to becoming a groundbreaking underground cartoonist. It highlights his influential works, including the comic strip Wendel and the graphic novel Stuck Rubber Baby, which reflect his experiences and the civil rights movement. The narrative emphasizes Cruse's role as a mentor and activist, contextualizing his contributions within the broader movements for gay rights and against the AIDS crisis, showcasing his lasting impact on American comics.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Hardcover