Dr. Paul Karasik

Biography

Paul Karasik is a lecturer in the College of Fine Arts at Boston University, where he teaches cartooning and comics. He is a two-time Eisner Award winner and an internationally recognized cartoonist. Karasik began his career as an Associate Editor at Art Spiegelman and Françoise Mouly’s RAW magazine. He worked on the graphic novel adaptation of Paul Auster’s book, 'City Glass', which garnered critical acclaim, being named one of the Best Comics of the 20th Century by Comics Journal. His sister, Judy, authored the memoir 'The Ride Together', which won the Autism Society America’s Best Literary Work of the Year award. Karasik co-edited 'Masters of American Comics', a comprehensive catalog that accompanies major exhibitions of comics in the United States, contributing to the preservation and recognition of the art form. He has collaborated with several prominent writers and cartoonists, resulting in rich insights and celebrated work within the medium. His scholarly contributions include the anthology that celebrates the forgotten comics visionary Fletcher Hanks and the book co-written with Mark Newgarden titled 'How to Read Nancy', focusing on the language of comics. His work has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times and The New Yorker.

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