Seth

Canadian author and illustrator

Seth - Canadian author and illustrator
Born

September 16th, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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An author and illustrator, contributions include graphic novels and comic books. Notable works include the graphic novel "Clyde Fans" and the comic book series "Palookaville." In addition to writing and illustrating, involvement in publishing and design added depth to the creative work.

Authored "Clyde Fans"

Created the comic series "Palookaville"

Contributed to literary magazines

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