Harvey Pekar got pretty damn famous when the film adaptation of his autobiographical comic, American Splendor, was released to great acclaim in 2003. Since then hes had great success with the books, Our Movie Year and a new Best of American Splendor collection but youd never know it when you talk to Harvey. Hes one of the most worried and nervous but very funny people you will ever meet. Now you can discover his origins in the new book, The Quitter. Drawn by indie comic book creator Dean Haspiel,...
It was really cool reading this interview.
I grew up literally around the corner from the Pekars in Cleveland Heights.
If anybody saw the Cleveland episode of No Reservations, Harvey was the guest star.
When I think about home, two things come to mind: overcast weather and Harvey Pekar.
courtneyriot
STAFF
Los Angeles, CA
FEB 06, 2006 06:00 AM