Today, comic fans around the world are mourning the loss of Comix innovator, writer, thinker, irascible curmudgeon, Cleveland icon and all around wonderul human being, Harvey Pekar.
He was found last night, just before 1 a.m. by his wife Joyce at their home. He was 70 years old.
Harvey Pekar began his life-long, groundbreaking, chronicle “American Splendor” in 1976, with the help [...]
Although he may be gone, Dennis Hopper’s body of work is forever. His bravery, passion and lunacy will remain a beacon for all actors for generations to come.
Actor Jason Lee sits down with a panel to discuss Elvis, Skating, the loss of his moustache and most importantly, his brand new series on TNT; “Memphis Beat”!
Zeitgeisty chats with comix pioneer, Bill Griffith about art, mindless consumerism, existential angst and roadside attractions! ARE WE HAVING FUN YET??
Sure he’s become kind of a crazy, right-wing nutter in his old age, but nothing can change the fact that he made some incredible films.
His honesty is refreshing, sure he’s an anti-semite, but it’s still a genius conversation!
Zeitgeisty chats with songwriter/guitarist Scott McMicken of Dr. Dog about the Philadelphia scene, the creative process, vintage gear and cartoon characters!
Zeitgeisty and Local H front man, Scott Lucas, sit down to discuss the 90s, the state of today’s music and most importantly his latest solo album, “George Lassos the Moon”… just don’t get him started on Lady Gaga.
I’m not even going to try and list all of Harvey Pekar’s accomplishments in some neat little opening paragraph, with links to sites and stuff like that.. In the first place Harv doesn’t even use the computer, and in the second place this kinda goes beyond that…I wouldn’t even know where to begin really
JOE MATT is a genuine comic book legend. His classic series, Peepshow, published by Drawn and Quarterly, has garnered him world-wide acclaim, the respect and admiration of fellow cartoonist Gods (Matt Groening, R. Crumb, Harvey Pekar, Chester Brown etc…) as well as a rabid army of fans. His work is brave, poignant, unflinching and powerful. [...]
