as harrowing and profound as any literary novel.

It is forthright yet disciplined, immaculately structured and so well worded that one is tempted to quote from every page. profoundly moving tale of a father's eternal love' reads more like a love letter than an obituary ' 'By far one of the most moving books of 2016.'

He won a Xeric Grant for self-publishing cartoonists.Order the book from Amazon, BN, Apple, IndieBound, Powells Books-A-Million or Comixology. The Collected Hutch Owenwas nominated for best graphic novel in 2000. He is the creator of Rosalie Lightning, Daddy Lightning, and the Hutch Owen series of graphic novels and books. He is the Executive Director of The Sequential Artists Workshop in Gainesville, Florida. TOM HART is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and critically acclaimed Eisner-nominated cartoonist. EW.com on Rosalie Lightning 'This profoundly moving tale of a father's eternal love is first and foremost a gift to her, but anybody who has struggled to come to terms with losing a loved one will find solace in this book.'- .uk on Rosalie Lightning Which is what Lightning does, not easily but unforgettably. Whether you're a comics fan, comic book creator, memoirist, biographer or autobiographer, there's something inside for everyone.Įven when Hart's mind and pen wander-there are musings on Idris Elba and Italo Calvino and old Brian Eno songs-it's all rooted in his quest to understand, mourn, and celebrate the life that Rosalie will never live, and to learn to find a way to be in the world without her. With clear examples and visual aids, The Art of the Graphic Memoir is emotive, creative, and accessible. With two dozen professional examples and a deep-dive into his own story, Hart encourages readers to hone their signature style in the best way to represent their journeys on the page. Hart examines what makes a graphic memoir great, and shows you how to do it. #1 New York Times bestselling author and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Tom Hart has written a poignant and instructive guide for all aspiring graphic memoirists detailing the tenets of artistry and story-telling inherent in the medium.

Rosalie Lightning by Tom Hart