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Harvey Pekar’s Cleveland is one of the artist’s final and most definitive graphic novels. The book weaves together pivotal events and figures in Cleveland’s history with Pekar's own experiences and reflections. Illustrated by Joseph Remnant, the work offers a richly researched portrait of the city and the man who grew up there, celebrating the ordinary greatness of both.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Harvey Pekar
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