Nick Bertozzi
Template:Use mdy dates Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nick Bertozzi (born May 26, 1970) is an American comic book writer and artist, as well as a commercial illustrator and teacher of cartooning. His series Rubber Necker from Alternative Comics won the 2003 Harvey Awards for best new talent and best new series.[1] His project, The Salon (published by St. Martin's Press), examines the creation of cubism in 1907 Paris in the context of a fictional murder mystery.
Early life
Bertozzi grew up on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island, and in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and got his BA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He has lived in Madrid, Philadelphia, and New York City.[2]
Career
Bertozzi also illustrated Houdini: The Handcuff King (published by Hyperion), which was written by Jason Lutes.[3] Bertozzi also publishes two webcomics, Persimmon Cup and Pecan Sandy, as part of the ACT-I-VATE comics blog.[4] His illustration clients include Nickelodeon Magazine, Spin, The New York Times, New York Press, Gourmet, Abercrombie & Fitch, and WFMU.
He teaches cartooning at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan.[5]
Awards
- 2000 Xeric Grant for Boswash (2000)[6]
- 2000 Ignatz Award for Promising New Talent[7]
- 2002:
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- (nomination) Eisner Award for Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition for The Masochists[8]
- 2003:
- Harvey Award for Best New Series (Rubber Necker)[9]
- Harvey Award for Best New Talent[9]
Selected bibliography
Solo projects
- Boswash (self-published, 2000) — published through a grant from the Xeric Foundation
- The Masochists (Alternative Comics, 2001) Template:ISBN
- Rubber Necker 1-4 (Alternative Comics, 2002–2004); 5-6 (self-published, 2013-2015)
- The Salon (St. Martin's Press, 2007) Template:ISBN
- ACT-I-VATE Primer (IDW , 2009) Template:ISBN — contributor
- Lewis & Clark (First Second, 2011) Template:ISBN
- Persimmon Cup (self-published, 2014)
- Shackleton: Antarctic Odyssey (First Second, 2014) Template:ISBN
- The Good Earth (Simon & Schuster, 2017), by Pearl S. Buck, adapted by Bertozzi Template:ISBN
Collaborations
- Jason Lutes (w), Nick Bertozzi (a). Houdini: The Handcuff King (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".). Hyperion.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Isbn
- Glenn Eichler (w), Nick Bertozzi (a). Stuffed! (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".). First Second.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:ISBN
- Boaz Yakin (w), Nick Bertozzi (a). Jerusalem: A Family Portrait (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".). First Second.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:ISBN
- Kim Chaloner (w), Nick Bertozzi (a). Diabetes and Me (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".). Hill & Wang.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:ISBN
- Nick Bertozzi (w), Pierce Hargan (a). Becoming Andy Warhol (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".). Abrams ComicsArts.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:ISBN
- Ned Vizzini and David Levithan (w), Nick Bertozzi (a). Be More Chill: The Graphic Novel (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".). Disney-Hyperion.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:ISBN[10]
- Steve Sheinkin (w), Nick Bertozzi (a). Bomb (Graphic Novel) (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".). Roaring Brook Press.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:ISBN[11]
Notes
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- ↑ Price, Matthew (August 8, 2003). "Comic book awards presented; Reprint of 'Krazy Kat' series recognized". Daily Oklahoman, p. D11
- ↑ Rosenbaum, S.I. (February 8, 2003). "Nick Bertozzi finds comic inspiration in R.I. roots". The Providence Journal, p. D1
- ↑ Lodge, Sally (February 19, 2007). "Children's Books for Spring: H - I". Publishers Weekly, p. 87
- ↑ Elkin, Toby (March 12, 2007). "Art — Comic timing". Centre Daily Times
- ↑ "What's in Store". Visual Arts Journal. Fall 2011. School of Visual Arts. Page 19
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References
- Nick Bertozzi minibio at Lambiek.net
External links
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- Le Sketch: minicomic with Bertozzi's sketches
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- 1970 births
- Living people
- Alternative cartoonists
- American comics artists
- American comics writers
- American graphic novelists
- American writers of Italian descent
- Writers from New York City
- Writers from Providence, Rhode Island
- School of Visual Arts faculty
- American male novelists
- Artists from Providence, Rhode Island
- Novelists from New York (state)