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\"Harvey<\/a><\/p>\n

Harvey Pekar autographing copies of <\/em>American Splendor<\/a> in Moncton in 2007<\/em><\/p>\n

Here are some photos I’ve been able to find of a book signing with the late Harvey Pekar at a local comic book store in Monction.\u00a0 This event was part of our festival in 2007.\u00a0 Unfortunately, we don’t seem to have photos or any press clippings covering\u00a0Harvey’s main event at the festival, a 90 minute appearance alone on stage where he took questions and comments from about 200 people, a very candid exchange during which he\u00a0revealed a lot about himself and his creative process.\u00a0 Sadly, I don’t believe we videotaped this event.\u00a0 However, I retain the unforgettable image of him sitting alone on stage under a bright light, holding his head in his hands, patiently welcoming and answering all questions.\u00a0 Like a character out of Beckett.\u00a0 He\u00a0said things like: I can’t believe this is happening.\u00a0 Why do you care what I have to say?\u00a0 I don’t deserve this.\u00a0 You’re actually paying me for this?\u00a0\u00a0He talked a lot about the movie American Splendor<\/em> and the burst of fame it brought, along with the headaches.\u00a0 The audience was made up of a lot of people we don’t usually see, and everyone was thrilled.<\/p>\n

Our earlier post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New York Times<\/em> obituary here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More pictures of Harvey in Moncton after the break, along with a recent extended\u00a0 interview with him at Penn State.<\/p>\n

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\"Harvey<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Harvey<\/a><\/p>\n

httpv:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=spEdiH6fh7A&feature=related<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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