The Quitter

American Splendor and More American Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar

Author: Harvey Pekar

In this graphic novel, Harvey Pekar tells the story of his teen years. When he failed to impress, whether on the football team, in math class, in the Navy, or on the job, Pekar simply gave up! ‘The Quitter’ is the universal tale of a young man’s search for himself through frustrations, redemptions and complexities of ordinary life…..Read More

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