Graphic Novels
From September 2006 to March 25, 2007, Seth serialized a graphic novel titled George Sprott (1894–1975), for the Funny Pages section of the New York Times Magazine. Selections from George Sprott were featured in Best American Comics 2009. In the liner notes of that publication, Seth announced he was expanding Sprott into a book, filling in gaps that were cut to meet the restraints given by NYTM. The book was published by Drawn & Quarterly in May 2009.
Seth's affection for early- and mid-20th century popular culture and his relative disdain for pop culture since then is a recurrent theme in his work, both in terms of the characters (who are often nostalgic for the period) and his artistic style. (Although, as a teenager, he was a vocal fan of mainstream superhero comics; he even had a couple of fan letters published.)
Seth's artwork has landed on the cover of The New Yorker three times, which he said was a professional milestone he was happy to achieve.
Seth will be collaborating with children's novelist Lemony Snicket in his upcoming series The Wrong Questions, starting with Book One: Who Could That Be At This Hour? released October 23, 2012.
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