Drew Friedman initially gained attention in the 1980s for his morbid alternative comics, often collaborating with his brother Josh Alan Friedman, depicting bygone celebrities in absurd, tragicomic scenarios. His unique style, which captures the dark underbelly of fame and the absurdity of life, earned praise from figures like Kurt Vonnegut, who compared him to Goya. Friedman's artistic evolution includes illustrations for prominent publications and collections like 'Old Jewish Comedians,' which the New York Times Book Review hailed as 'a festival of drawing virtuosity and fabulous craggy faces,' calling him 'the Vermeer of the Borscht Belt.' His work is marked by a profound understanding of human nature and a masterful portrayal of its frailties.
This collection features Drew Friedman's early comics, originally published in Raw magazine and other outlets. It showcases his distinctive style and humor, capturing the essence of his artistic evolution. The book offers a nostalgic glimpse into Friedman's unique perspective on culture and society, appealing to both longtime fans and new readers alike.
Featuring a unique blend of celebrity portraits and caricatures, this collection showcases the distinctive artistic style of Drew Friedman. Known for his sharp wit and keen observation, Friedman captures the essence of various iconic figures, offering both humor and insight into their personalities. This compilation highlights his talent for transforming well-known faces into memorable illustrations, making it a must-have for fans of art and pop culture.
In her first ever graphic memoir, four-time Emmy-winning comedy writer Merrill Markoe unearths her treasured diaries, long kept under lock and key, to illustrate the hilarious story of her preteen and teen years and how she came to realise that her secret power was her humour.
Drew Friedman’s collection showcases portraits of both renowned and lesser-known cartoonists who contributed to the world of comics, including the creators of superheroes and iconic works like Mad magazine. Through these illustrations, the book highlights the diverse talents and personalities behind beloved characters and stories, celebrating the artistry and impact of these influential figures in the cartooning landscape.
Spanning the birth of the industry to its first few decades, this book has approximately 100 full-color portraits of the legends of American comic books―publishers, editors, and artists. Its subjects are popular and obscure, men and women, and it includes several pioneering artists of color.
Artists, cartoonists, comedians, musicians, actors, politicians, the famous and the infamous, these chosen people are just that: People chosen to be rendered by the man BoingBoing calls “The greatest living portrait artist.”
From the artist hailed by many as the greatest portraitist of our time comes All the Presidents, a stunning new collection of likenesses of every U.S. president in American history, from George Washington through Donald J. Trump, each rendered in Friedmans celebrated style. Accompanied by vital statistics and fun factoids about each subject, All the Presidents also features an introduction in comics form by the author, as well as a foreword by Kurt Andersen, author and host of public radios Studio 360"--Back cover
Perverted, Insane, Degenerate, Brilliant. Artist Drew Friedman pays tribute to the great underground comix creators from Z (Zap) to A (Arcade).
A new collection of portraits of cultural legends from the only cartoonist to have graced the covers of both New Yorker and Mad magazine, and seemingly everything in between.