The Acme Novelty Datebook
by Chris Ware
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Read in February, 2006
chris ware is a genius. this is a collection of his sketchbooks throughout college and before he blew up big time. it's amazing that he can create achingly beautiful portrayals of mice jerking off or himself in the depths of despair and never come across as indulgent or pretentious. if i could draw like him i would be the happiest man alive.
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Read in October, 2006
recommends it for:
People who like pretty drawings
The Datebook collects many of Chris Ware's sketchpads. Don't go thinking you'll get much out of it, except that Chris Ware is a master of mediums. My mom opened Datebook up to a random page once and saw a man's penis. She's no graphic connoisseur, but if she can get something out of this book, then maybe you can too.
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A peek into the early sketch books of Mr. Ware.
Watch the development of some of his characters.
Sit, uncomfortably, on Ware's ottoman of the mind. All the while, leafing through collections of Victorian adverts and rag time sheet music.
Watch the development of some of his characters.
Sit, uncomfortably, on Ware's ottoman of the mind. All the while, leafing through collections of Victorian adverts and rag time sheet music.
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Read in July, 2008
recommends it for:
Chris Ware fans
Definitely for Chris Ware fans. Interesting glimpses into how he works, and how many great characters have developed. Glad I read it, but equally glad I checked it out of the library.
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