Pekar, Harvey
Overview
| Works: | 156 works in 456 publications in 5 languages and 12,878 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Graphic novels Comic books, strips, etc Comics (Graphic works) Biographical films Drama Comedy films History Interviews Film adaptations Nonfiction comics |
| Roles: | Author, Bibliographic antecedent, Performer, Dedicatee, Editor, Interviewee, Author of introduction, Narrator |
| Classifications: | PN6727.P44, 741.5973 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Harvey Pekar
- American Splendor by Robert Pulcini( Visual )
- The quitter by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- American splendor : the life and times of Harvey Pekar : stories by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- Comic books as history : the narrative art of Jack Jackson, Art Spiegelman, and Harvey Pekar by Joseph Witek( Book )
- Not the Israel my parents promised me by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- Harvey Pekar's Cleveland by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- The new American splendor anthology by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- Best of American splendor by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- Our movie year : American splendor : stories by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- Another day by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- Harvey Pekar : conversations by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- Huntington, West Virginia "on the fly" by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- American splendor by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- U-X-L graphic novelists by Tom Pendergast( )
- More American splendor : the life and times of Harvey Pekar by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- Comic book confidential by Ron Mann( Visual )
- American splendor by Harvey Pekar( )
- Another dollar by Harvey Pekar( Book )
- Comic book confidential : a film( Visual )
- American splendor : [screenplay] by Harvey Pekar( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Harvey Pekar
The beats : a graphic history by
Harvey Pekar(
Book
)
13 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 972 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This revelatory and exhilarating and funny book not only tells us of the Beat generation, but of a time when we as individuals felt truly free. It is as fresh and pertinent as the latest scholarly history only far more entertaining"--Studs Terkel
13 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 972 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This revelatory and exhilarating and funny book not only tells us of the Beat generation, but of a time when we as individuals felt truly free. It is as fresh and pertinent as the latest scholarly history only far more entertaining"--Studs Terkel
Students for a Democratic Society : a graphic history by
Harvey Pekar(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From the Publisher: The History of SDS as You've Never Seen It Before. In 1962 at a United Auto Workers' camp in Michigan, Students for a Democratic Society held its historic convention and prepared the famous Port Huron Statement, drafted by Tom Hayden. This statement, criticizing the U.S. government's failure to pursue international peace or address domestic inequality, became the organization's manifesto. Its last convention was held in 1969 in Chicago, where, collapsing under the weight of its notoriety and popularity, it shattered into myriad factions. Through brilliant art and they-were-there dialogue, famed graphic novelist Harvey Pekar, gifted artist Gary Dumm, and renowned historian Paul Buhle illustrate the tumultuous decade that first defined and then was defined by the men and women who gathered under the SDS banner. Students for a Democratic Society: A Graphic History captures the idealism and activism that drove a generation of young Americans to believe that even one person's actions can help transform the world
7 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From the Publisher: The History of SDS as You've Never Seen It Before. In 1962 at a United Auto Workers' camp in Michigan, Students for a Democratic Society held its historic convention and prepared the famous Port Huron Statement, drafted by Tom Hayden. This statement, criticizing the U.S. government's failure to pursue international peace or address domestic inequality, became the organization's manifesto. Its last convention was held in 1969 in Chicago, where, collapsing under the weight of its notoriety and popularity, it shattered into myriad factions. Through brilliant art and they-were-there dialogue, famed graphic novelist Harvey Pekar, gifted artist Gary Dumm, and renowned historian Paul Buhle illustrate the tumultuous decade that first defined and then was defined by the men and women who gathered under the SDS banner. Students for a Democratic Society: A Graphic History captures the idealism and activism that drove a generation of young Americans to believe that even one person's actions can help transform the world
Our cancer year by
Joyce Brabner(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1992 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 639 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A graphic novel which depicts Harvey Pekar's struggle with cancer
13 editions published between 1992 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 639 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A graphic novel which depicts Harvey Pekar's struggle with cancer
Studs Terkel's Working : a graphic adaptation by
Harvey Pekar(
Book
)
5 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 488 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A graphic novel adaptation of Studs Terkel's interviews and accounts of the lives of ordinary Americans
5 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 488 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A graphic novel adaptation of Studs Terkel's interviews and accounts of the lives of ordinary Americans
The best American comics 2006(
Book
)
6 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collects thirty comics from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, mini-comics, and the Web by such authors as Alison Bechdel, Jaime Hernandez, Robert Crumb, Justin Hall, and Esther Pearl Watson
6 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collects thirty comics from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, mini-comics, and the Web by such authors as Alison Bechdel, Jaime Hernandez, Robert Crumb, Justin Hall, and Esther Pearl Watson
The cartoonist : Jeff Smith, Bone and the changing face of comics(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Cartoonist tells the inspiring story of Jeff Smith's creation of the epic comic book 'Bone', hailed by the critics as one of the greatest graphic novels of all time"--Container
3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Cartoonist tells the inspiring story of Jeff Smith's creation of the epic comic book 'Bone', hailed by the critics as one of the greatest graphic novels of all time"--Container
American splendor, the story of Robert McNeill by
Harvey Pekar(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comic-book rendering of the life of American G.I. Robert McNeill and the time he spent in Vietnam
10 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comic-book rendering of the life of American G.I. Robert McNeill and the time he spent in Vietnam
Yiddishkeit : Jewish vernacular and the new land by
Harvey Pekar(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 291 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores four themes--culture, performance, assimilation, and the revival of the language--in comic book format
7 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 291 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores four themes--culture, performance, assimilation, and the revival of the language--in comic book format
American splendor : the life and times of Harvey Pekar : stories by
Harvey Pekar(
Book
)
22 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in English and held by 277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The classic collection of the comics that inspired the movie American Splendor, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. American Splendor is the world's first literary comic book. Cleveland native Harvey Pekar is a true American original. A V.A. hospital file clerk and comic book writer, Harvey chronicles the ordinary and mundane in stories both funny and touching. His dead-on eye for the frustrations and minutiae of the workaday world mix in a delicate balance with his insight into personal relationships. Pekar has been compared to Dreiser, Dostoevsky, and Lenny Bruce. But he is truly more than all of them; he is himself
22 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in English and held by 277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The classic collection of the comics that inspired the movie American Splendor, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. American Splendor is the world's first literary comic book. Cleveland native Harvey Pekar is a true American original. A V.A. hospital file clerk and comic book writer, Harvey chronicles the ordinary and mundane in stories both funny and touching. His dead-on eye for the frustrations and minutiae of the workaday world mix in a delicate balance with his insight into personal relationships. Pekar has been compared to Dreiser, Dostoevsky, and Lenny Bruce. But he is truly more than all of them; he is himself
Macedonia by
Harvey Pekar(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 238 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peace activist Heather Robinson goes to Macedonia to explore a region that has edged close to violence
7 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 238 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peace activist Heather Robinson goes to Macedonia to explore a region that has edged close to violence
Ego & hubris : the Michael Malice story by
Harvey Pekar(
Book
)
3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cleveland native Harvey Pekar entered our national consciousness first as the author of the autobiographical graphic novel American Splendor and then as the star of the Sundance Award-winning documentary with the same title. In Ego & Hubris, he explores the life of antihero Michael Malice, an unshakably self-confident New York temp. Egomaniacal Malice has never encountered an intellect he cannot disparage, but his life is in tatters, which only redoubles his scathing disdain, in this remorseless satire on human vanities
3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cleveland native Harvey Pekar entered our national consciousness first as the author of the autobiographical graphic novel American Splendor and then as the star of the Sundance Award-winning documentary with the same title. In Ego & Hubris, he explores the life of antihero Michael Malice, an unshakably self-confident New York temp. Egomaniacal Malice has never encountered an intellect he cannot disparage, but his life is in tatters, which only redoubles his scathing disdain, in this remorseless satire on human vanities
Bob & Harv's comics by
Harvey Pekar(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1996 and 2017 in Spanish and English and held by 205 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An anthology of Pekar's and Crumb's comics
5 editions published between 1996 and 2017 in Spanish and English and held by 205 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An anthology of Pekar's and Crumb's comics
Daniel Johnston by
Daniel Johnston(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 148 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Daniel Johnston is an indie rock star whose songs are covered by musicians such as Beck & Yo La Tengo. In 1985, hailed as a bright light in the Austin music scene, he had the first of several mental breakdowns. Daniel's artwork is in many ways a counterpart to his music - charming, sometimes disturbing, inconsistent & fascinating
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 148 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Daniel Johnston is an indie rock star whose songs are covered by musicians such as Beck & Yo La Tengo. In 1985, hailed as a bright light in the Austin music scene, he had the first of several mental breakdowns. Daniel's artwork is in many ways a counterpart to his music - charming, sometimes disturbing, inconsistent & fascinating
American Splendor by
Robert Pulcini(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American splendor is the story of a little-known working-class everyman, Harvey Pekar. Harvey finds love, family and creative voice through the underground comic books, but still can't manage to find the quicker supermarket checkout. Pekar is a frustrated file clerk at a V.A. Hospital, but also a comic book fan, who befriends the young illustrator Robert Crumb and is soon inspired to create comic books based on his own life, entitled American Splendor. Along the bumpy journey he meets and marries Joyce, played by Hope Davis. also appearing in the movie are the real Harvey and Joyce, comic book renderings of the couple, and cameos by some of Harvey's closest friends
25 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American splendor is the story of a little-known working-class everyman, Harvey Pekar. Harvey finds love, family and creative voice through the underground comic books, but still can't manage to find the quicker supermarket checkout. Pekar is a frustrated file clerk at a V.A. Hospital, but also a comic book fan, who befriends the young illustrator Robert Crumb and is soon inspired to create comic books based on his own life, entitled American Splendor. Along the bumpy journey he meets and marries Joyce, played by Hope Davis. also appearing in the movie are the real Harvey and Joyce, comic book renderings of the couple, and cameos by some of Harvey's closest friends
Strange tales(
Book
)
2 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Wolverine is the best there is at what he does--fighting in mutant-mixed-martial-arts tournaments, handing out relationship advice and eating hot dogs! Spider-Man issues the ultimate challenge to one of his deadliest enemies--an invitation to the prom! The Mighty Thor forges a powerful new alliance--with a cleverly disguised farm animal!"--Page 4 of cover
2 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Wolverine is the best there is at what he does--fighting in mutant-mixed-martial-arts tournaments, handing out relationship advice and eating hot dogs! Spider-Man issues the ultimate challenge to one of his deadliest enemies--an invitation to the prom! The Mighty Thor forges a powerful new alliance--with a cleverly disguised farm animal!"--Page 4 of cover
American splendor ; and More American splendor by
Harvey Pekar(
Book
)
8 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a collection of black-and-white comics about personal relationships and the workaday world which served as the inspiration for the movie "American Splendor."
8 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a collection of black-and-white comics about personal relationships and the workaday world which served as the inspiration for the movie "American Splendor."
American splendor : the official shooting script by
Robert Pulcini(
Book
)
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 57 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pekar is a frustrated file clerk working at the local V.A. Hospital. He is also a comic book fan who befriends the young illustrator Robert Crumb and is soon inspired to create comic books based on his own life. Along his bumpy journey he meets, marries and falls in love with Joyce, an admiring comic book seller
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 57 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pekar is a frustrated file clerk working at the local V.A. Hospital. He is also a comic book fan who befriends the young illustrator Robert Crumb and is soon inspired to create comic books based on his own life. Along his bumpy journey he meets, marries and falls in love with Joyce, an admiring comic book seller
Blues for Pekar by
Ernie Krivda(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2011 and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jazz tenor sax legend Ernie Krivda's 'Blues For Pekar' has many interesting twists and some of the hottest bebop heard in a long time. Includes three generations of star side mates from Krivda's Detroit Connection rhythm section: Claude Black, a contemporary of Tommy Flanagan and Barry Harris, on piano; Marion Hayden on bass; and Renell Gonsalves on drums. Featured soloists are trumpet sensations Sean Jones and Dominick Farinacci
1 edition published in 2011 and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jazz tenor sax legend Ernie Krivda's 'Blues For Pekar' has many interesting twists and some of the hottest bebop heard in a long time. Includes three generations of star side mates from Krivda's Detroit Connection rhythm section: Claude Black, a contemporary of Tommy Flanagan and Barry Harris, on piano; Marion Hayden on bass; and Renell Gonsalves on drums. Featured soloists are trumpet sensations Sean Jones and Dominick Farinacci
Comic book confidential by
Ron Mann(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in English and French and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documents the history of comic books through interviews with leading artists
6 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in English and French and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documents the history of comic books through interviews with leading artists
Happy endings(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 42 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 42 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Brabner, Joyce Bibliographic antecedent Author
- Buhle, Paul 1944- Editor
- HBO Films
- Friedlander, Judah Actor
- Haspiel, Dean Other Illustrator
- McCaffrey, James 1960- Actor
- Pulcini, Robert Performer Scenarist Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author
- Piskor, Ed Illustrator Artist
- Giamatti, Paul Performer Actor
- Davis, Hope 1967- Performer Actor
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Associated Subjects
Authors, American Beat generation Brabner, Joyce Burns, Charles, Burroughs, William S., Cancer--Patients Cartoonists Cassady, Carolyn Cassady, Neal Coe, Sue, College students--Political activity Comic books, strips, etc Crumb, R Di Prima, Diane Eisner, Will Feldstein, Albert B Ferlinghetti, Lawrence Flenniken, Shary Gaines, William M Ginsberg, Allen, Graphic novels Griffith, Bill, Health Hernandez, Jaime Illustrators Israel Jackson, Jack, Jewish children Jews Jews--Attitudes toward Israel Judaism Kerouac, Jack, Kirby, Jack Kurtzman, Harvey Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Mavrides, Paul McClure, Michael Moscoso, Victor New Left New York (State)--New York Ohio--Cleveland Pekar, Harvey Political and social views Popular culture Rexroth, Kenneth, Snyder, Gary, Spiegelman, Art Students for a Democratic Society (U.S.) United States
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Alternative Names
Harvey Pekar
Harvey Pekar Amerikaans auteur
Harvey Pekar Amerikaans stripauteur
Harvey Pekar dessinateur américain
Harvey Pekar fumettista statunitense
Harvey Pekar komiksový autor a kritik
Harvey Pekar scénariste américain
Harvey Pekar US-amerikanischer Cartoonist
Pekar, Harvey 1939-2010
Pekar, Harvey Lawrence
Pekar, Harvey Lawrence, 1939-2010
Пикар, Харви
Харви Пикар
הארווי פיקאר
هارفي بيكر
هاروی پکار
피카, 하비 1939-2010
하비 피카
ハーヴェイ・ピーカー
ピーカー, ハービー
哈维·佩卡
哈維·派克
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