The Jew of New York #[nn]

A graphic novel by Ben Katchor, originally serialized in 1999, this collection weaves a surreal and historically inspired tale set in 1830s New York. It follows a cast of eccentric characters—including a Jewish fur trader, a theater impresario, and a would-be inventor—whose lives intersect around a quixotic scheme to establish a Jewish homeland on the American frontier. Katchor's intricate, crosshatched artwork and dense narrative explore themes of identity, commerce, and the immigrant experience in a rapidly changing city.