Alison Bechdel

Graphic novelist and cartoonist of Fun Home

Alison Bechdel - Graphic novelist and cartoonist of Fun Home
Born

September 10th, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American author and illustrator contributed significantly to the graphic novel genre. Best known for the graphic memoir 'Fun Home', which details personal experiences and family dynamics, the work received critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including the Eisner Award. The author also created the comic strip 'Dykes to Watch Out For', which addressed LGBTQ+ issues and culture over three decades. Bechdel's work has been influential in both literary and LGBTQ+ communities, highlighting themes of identity and representation.

Created the graphic memoir 'Fun Home'

Developed the comic strip 'Dykes to Watch Out For'

Won multiple Eisner Awards

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