Charles Burns

An arresting story of an artist's obsessions, from the beloved and award-winning author of Black Hole. 'An instant classic from a master of the form' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Unsettling and beautifully executed' GUARDIAN As a child, Brian and his friend Jimmy would make home movies in their yards, coaxing their friends into starring as victims of grisly murders and smearing lipstick...

Master cartoonist Charles Burns has never hidden his passion for comic books and pop culture from the 1950s and 1960s. Inspired by the romance, horror, and sci-fi comics of his youth, as well as the 1960s American underground, the author of Black Hole has created a collection of 80 original comic book covers that, through his own inimitable aesthetic, present...

Since 2000, master cartoonist Charles Burns has been self-publishing a secret, handmade sketchbook zine titled Free St, exclusively for friends and VIPs. For the first time, Burns has compiled all twenty-five issues into a single pocket-sized volume for all of his fans to enjoy. Featuring finished drawings, rough sketches, process pieces, and more, the book is a revealing behind-the-scenes look...