Paul Hornschemeier
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Paul Hornschemeier is a cartoonist
based in Chicago, Illinois, known for his thought-provoking explorations of the layered complexities of human life in his work.
in 1977 and raised in nearby Georgetown, Ohio
. As a child he liked to draw, dreaming that he might publish his own comic books one day. While majoring in philosophy
and psychology
at Ohio State, Hornschemeier was introduced to the graphic novel
Ghost World
by Daniel Clowes
and was impressed. He saw that comics
could be a venue for exploring issues that are far from superficial. Following graduation he began publishing his own black and white comics. Those have been compiled by AdHouse Books
under the title The Collected Sequential. He gradually began using colors in his comics, and in 2003 he published his first graphic novel titled Mother, Come Home.
In 2007 Hornschemeier colored the Marvel
mini-series Omega The Unknown
.
Hornschemeier is currently serializing a graphic novel called "Life with Mr. Dangerous," in the pages of Mome
, published by Fantagraphics Books
. He also sang and played guitar for the now defunct band Arks.
Cartoonist
A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is usually humorous, mainly created for entertainment, political commentary or advertising...
based in Chicago, Illinois, known for his thought-provoking explorations of the layered complexities of human life in his work.
Biography
Hornschemeier was born in Cincinnati, OhioCincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
in 1977 and raised in nearby Georgetown, Ohio
Georgetown, Ohio
Georgetown is a village in Brown County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,691 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Brown County. Georgetown was the childhood home of Ulysses S...
. As a child he liked to draw, dreaming that he might publish his own comic books one day. While majoring in philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
and psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
at Ohio State, Hornschemeier was introduced to the graphic novel
Graphic novel
A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...
Ghost World
Ghost World
Ghost World is a comic book written and illustrated by Daniel Clowes. It was originally serialized in issues #11 through #18 of Clowes's comic book series Eightball, and was first published in book form in 1997 by Fantagraphics Books...
by Daniel Clowes
Daniel Clowes
Daniel Gillespie Clowes is an American author, screenwriter and cartoonist of alternative comic books....
and was impressed. He saw that comics
Comics
Comics denotes a hybrid medium having verbal side of its vocabulary tightly tied to its visual side in order to convey narrative or information only, the latter in case of non-fiction comics, seeking synergy by using both visual and verbal side in...
could be a venue for exploring issues that are far from superficial. Following graduation he began publishing his own black and white comics. Those have been compiled by AdHouse Books
AdHouse Books
AdHouse Books is an independent comic book publisher based in Richmond, Virginia. It was founded in 2002 by graphic designer Chris Pitzer. Its small annual output and high-end production values have earned it the nickname "The Boutique Juggernaut."...
under the title The Collected Sequential. He gradually began using colors in his comics, and in 2003 he published his first graphic novel titled Mother, Come Home.
In 2007 Hornschemeier colored the Marvel
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
mini-series Omega The Unknown
Omega The Unknown
Omega the Unknown was an American comic book published by Marvel Comics from 1976 to 1977, featuring the eponymous fictional character. The series, written by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes and illustrated by Jim Mooney, ran for 10 issues before cancellation for low sales...
.
Hornschemeier is currently serializing a graphic novel called "Life with Mr. Dangerous," in the pages of Mome
MOME (Comics)
Mome was a quarterly full-color comics anthology edited by Eric Reynolds , and published by Fantagraphics Books....
, published by Fantagraphics Books
Fantagraphics Books
Fantagraphics Books is an American publisher of alternative comics, classic comic strip anthologies, magazines, graphic novels, and the adult-oriented Eros Comix imprint...
. He also sang and played guitar for the now defunct band Arks.
External links
- Paul Hornschemeier's Website
- Paul Hornschemeier's blog
- Profile of Hornschemeier at Comic Book Galaxy
- PDF of Hornschemeier interview conducted by The Comics Journal's Gary Groth
- Entertainment Weekly's review of Mother, Come Home
- Alan David Doane's review of Forlorn Funnies #1
- Arks Myspace
- Arks Official Website