Art Spiegelman is a leading figure in the comic book world; he is known as the ‘Michelangelo’ of the cartoon genre. Maus I won the Pulitzer Prize for literature in 1986. He is credited for pioneering the 'low art' of comics to achieve this 'high art' respectability. It was unprecedented for a graphic novel to achieve such acclaim. Spiegelman has artwork displayed in museums internationally and continues to be one of the prominent contributing artists and writers for the New Yorker magazine. He has rejected offers to make Maus into a film or TV production claiming distaste for pixel digital images.

One of his most recent graphic novels, In the Shadow of No Towers, was written in response to the September 11, 2001 tragedy.

Find out more About Spiegelman:

Art Spiegelman A biography

Random House — Biography A short biography of Art Spiegelman from Random House publishers.

National Public Radio — Art Spiegelman A collection of radio interviews and articles about the author and his works. Includes discussions of Maus and other works. The page also includes a short audio excerpt of the real-life Vladek telling his story to his son.

“Getting in Touch with My Inner Racist” A short article by Art Spiegleman, reflecting on issues of race and racism in his personal and family life.

Drawing Pains - The Guardian on Art Spiegelman An article on Art Spiegelman from the UK-based Guardian newspaper. The article touches on Spiegelman's history, works, and personality.

NPR Special NPR Special on Art Spiegelman (with a Vladek sound clip!).