The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

February 15, 2009

Feb. 15, 1948

Art Spiegelman's birth date is February 15, 1948. In his art we see the significance of comics in modern culture. For our purposes here he certifies the continuance of the cat as a creature of brutality, in modern iconography. This reputation is unarguable based on the realities of the natural world. I refer of course to his Pulitzer winning book, MAUS.
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