Acme Novelty Datebook

Discover the creative brilliance of acclaimed cartoonist Chris Ware in the Acme Novelty Datebook, published in 2013. This captivating collection features a delightful array of intimate, imaginative, and whimsical sketches that showcase the outtakes from the years he crafted his award-winning graphic novel, Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth. With over 100,000 copies sold and the recipient of the prestigious Manchester Guardian First Novel prize in 2001, Jimmy Corrigan stands as a remarkable crossover success in the literary world.

Spanning 208 pages, the Acme Novelty Datebook serves not only as a companion volume to Jimmy Corrigan but also as a stunning art catalog that celebrates Ware's unique techniques in cartooning and graphic arts. Ideal for fans of comics, fine arts, and modern fiction, this book is a must-have addition to any art lover's collection.