Nick Drnaso

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Nick Drnaso
Born1989 (age 34–35)
Palos Hills, Illinois, U.S.
Area(s)Graphic novelist
AwardsLos Angeles Times Book Prize for Graphic Novel, 2016
Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize for First Comic Book, 2018

Nick Drnaso (/dərˈnæs/) (born 1989) is an American cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his books Beverly (2016, Drawn and Quarterly) and Sabrina (2018, Drawn and Quarterly), the latter being the first graphic novel nominated for a Man Booker Prize in 2018.[1][2][3][4][5][6] His third book Acting Class (2022, Drawn and Quarterly) is rumored to be currently in development into a feature film directed by Ari Aster and produced by A24.[7]

Biography[edit]

Drnaso grew up in a working-class environment.[6] He became interested in making comics when he was in community college. After transferring to Columbia College Chicago, where he majored in illustration,[6] Drnaso was mentored by cartoonist Ivan Brunetti.[2] Early influences on Drnaso included Robert Crumb and the filmmaker Todd Solondz. Later influences included Julie Doucet and Henry Darger.[6]

Personal life[edit]

Drnaso lives in Chicago with his wife, Sarah Leitten (also a cartoonist), and their three cats.[6]

Awards[edit]

Bibliography[edit]

  • Beverly. Drawn and Quarterly. 2016. ISBN 9781770462250.
  • Sabrina. Drawn and Quarterly. 2018. ISBN 9781770463165.
  • Acting Class. Drawn and Quarterly. 2022. ISBN 9781770464926.

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