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Breakdowns: From Maus to Now: An Anthology of Strips #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection gathers Art Spiegelman's early, experimental comic strips from the 1970s, including the original 'Breakdowns' portfolio and other short works that predate his landmark 'Maus.' The volume showcases Spiegelman's formalist approach to the medium, blending autobiographical themes with avant-garde storytelling techniques.
"Intro" opens with a brief, self-aware note from the publisher clarifying a misattribution—this anthology wasn't released by Nostalgia Press, as initially listed, but by Bélier Press in 1977. The page sets a tone of authenticity and editorial honesty, grounding the collection in its actual origins. Art Spiegelman handles both the lettering and the cover art, lending a personal, handcrafted touch to the presentation.
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Quotes from Rodolphe Töpffer about comics, and Chic Young, creator of Blondie, about what makes cartoons cartoons.
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