Co-Mix

This comprehensive overview captures Art Spiegelman's artistic journey, showcasing his influential works and providing insightful essays about his contributions to the comic genre in Co-Mix.

The book Co-Mix provides an in-depth exploration of the remarkable career of Art Spiegelman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist renowned for his influential work. Featuring stunning full-page reproductions of his art, including iconic covers from R. Crumb's Short Order Comix and memorable panels from Maus, the book immerses readers in Spiegelman's creative world. Each page showcases his unique style and the powerful narratives he conveys through comics, captivating both long-time fans and new readers alike.

Essays by esteemed film critic J. Hoberman and Robert Storr, the MoMA curator and dean of the Yale University School of Art, frame the collection, offering thoughtful reflections on Spiegelman's impact on the art form. Their insights highlight how his work has redefined genres and challenged conventions, making Co-Mix not just a visual feast but also an intellectual engagement with the evolution of comic art.

Originally conceived as a museum retrospective, Co-Mix documents Spiegelman's lifelong dedication to comics and was first published in France during his tenure as president of the Angoulême International Comics Festival. This expanded North American edition includes an additional thirty-two pages of content, featuring a full-size insert of the rare Raw comic Two Fisted Painters and Spiegelman's New Yorker comics celebrating the works of Maurice Sendak, Charles Schulz, and Harvey Kurtzman.