Maus
October 17, 2008
Well, I have just finished reading the granddaddy of all graphic novels - the one and only Maus. This book (published in 1986) took thirteen years to complete and recounts the struggle of the author, Art Spiegelman’s, father’s survival of the Holocaust as a Polish Jew during World War II; the book solely draws upon the father’s recollections and experiences during that time. The book also follows the author’s troubled relationship with his father and the way the effects of war reverberate through generations of a family. In 1992, it won a Pulitzer Prize Special Award. In the book, Jews are animated as mice (Maus is German for mouse) while the Nazi’s are cats; and let me tell you this, ladies and gentlemen, there is absolutely nothing cute and funny about the content inside this book. The tale(s) are very real and very graphic (pardon the pun) and recount what it was like during that time. Maus is an absolutely magnificent read and if anyone has interest in this subject area I strongly suggest you go down and pick yourself up a copy today.
Hey man, I’m about 2/3 of the way through Watchmen. It’s awesome. I didn’t know what to expect from this classic, but it has not disappointed. Maus was actually at the top of my list, but I still haven’t picked up a copy yet. I’m glad to hear you have it, as it’s a title I was going to suggest to you.
Comment by Kev — October 22, 2008 @ 8:23 am