Seth — Reflections Of A TV Host
George Sprott: (1894–1975), 2009
Here’s a terrific page from a terrific artist and a great graphic novel: George Sprott: (1894–1975), a biography of a fictional Canadian TV personality.
I believe this color page was created exclusively for the graphic novel to flesh out the story. Sprott was originally serialized in the pages of the New York Times, with each strip its own story, and those originals are black and white.
As noted previously, Seth (Gregory Gallant) is one of the most underrated “indie” artists of his generation. His beautifully clean art and his quiet, methodical storytelling (along with a wry sense of humor) are absolutely delightful.
Pro tip: Seek out the hardcover (below left) as opposed to the softcover (both out of print, but still plentiful) because the much larger trim size is more effective for Seth’s storytelling style utilizing smaller panels.
