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{{short description|American comics artist and writer (born 1960)}}
[[File:David Mazzucchelli circa2013.jpg|alt=David Mazzucchelli|thumb|David Mazzucchelli]]
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David John Mazzucchelli (born September 21, 1960) is an American [[comics artist]] and writer, renowned for his influential work on iconic [[superhero]] storylines such as ''[[Daredevil: Born Again]]'' and ''[[Batman: Year One]]''. In addition to his work on superhero comics, Mazzucchelli is known for his graphic novels in other genres, including ''[[Asterios Polyp]]'' and ''[[City of Glass: The Graphic Novel]]''. He is also a respected educator, teaching [[comic book]] storytelling at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan.
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'''David John Mazzucchelli'''<ref name="Homines">{{cite web |url= http://www.homines.com/comic/david_mazzucchelli/index.htm|title= David Mazzucchelli: El Naturalismo expresionista|first= Luis Miguel|last= Lus Arana|date= February 7, 2008|publisher= Homines.com|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120302151050/http://www.homines.com/comic/david_mazzucchelli/index.htm|archive-date= March 2, 2012|url-status= live|df=mdy-all|language= es}} [https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.homines.com%2Fcomic%2Fdavid_mazzucchelli%2Findex.htm English language translation]</ref> ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|m|æ|z|uː|ˈ|k|ɛ|l|i}};<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz3q8XQV7lU&t=66s |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/oz3q8XQV7lU |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title='Storytelling for Comics' by David Mazzucchelli - FanFaire NYC 2020|publisher=NerdNewsToday|via=[[YouTube]]|date=February 8, 2020|accessdate=April 13, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> born September 21, 1960)<ref name="Lambiek">{{cite web |url=http://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/mazzuchelli.htm |title=David Mazzucchelli |date=January 25, 2013 |publisher=[[Lambiek|Lambiek Comiclopedia]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130822005309/http://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/mazzuchelli.htm |archive-date=August 22, 2013 |url-status=live |df=mdy-all }}</ref> is an American [[comics artist]] and writer, known for his work on seminal superhero comic book storylines ''[[Born Again (comics)|Daredevil: Born Again]]'' and ''[[Batman: Year One]]'', as well as for [[graphic novel]]s in other genres, such as ''[[Asterios Polyp]]'' and ''[[City of Glass: The Graphic Novel]]''. He is also an instructor who teaches comic book storytelling at the [[School of Visual Arts]] in Manhattan.


==Career==
== '''Early Life and Career''' ==
Mazzucchelli received his [[Bachelor of Fine Arts|BFA]] from the [[Rhode Island School of Design]],<ref name=SVA>{{cite web |url= http://www.sva.edu/faculty/david-mazzucchelli|title= Our Faculty: David Mazzuchelli|publisher= [[School of Visual Arts]]|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121023131205/http://www.sva.edu/faculty/david-mazzucchelli|archive-date= October 23, 2012|url-status= live|df=mdy-all|access-date= July 1, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wittyworld.com/whoswho/whoswho-M.html|title= Mazzuchelli, David|publisher= International Who is Who in Cartooning|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120204164557/http://www.wittyworld.com/whoswho/whoswho-M.html|archive-date= February 4, 2012|url-status= dead|df= mdy-all}}</ref> and started working in comics in the early 1980s, first at [[Marvel Comics]] where, after a few fill-in jobs, he became the regular artist on ''[[Daredevil (Marvel Comics series)|Daredevil]]''.<ref>{{gcdb|type=credit|search= David+Mazzucchelli|title= David Mazzucchelli}}</ref> He worked with writer [[Dennis O'Neil|Denny O'Neil]] and culminated his work on this title with the ''[[Born Again (comics)|Daredevil: Born Again]]'' (Feb-Aug 1986) story arc, written by [[Frank Miller (comics)|Frank Miller]].<ref>{{cite book|last1 = DeFalco|first1 = Tom|author-link = Tom DeFalco|last2= Gilbert|first2= Laura, ed.|chapter= 1980s|title = Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History|publisher= [[Dorling Kindersley]]|year= 2008|location= London, United Kingdom|page= 226|isbn= 978-0756641238|quote= 'Born Again' was a seven-issue story arc that appeared in ''Daredevil'' from issue #227 to #233 (Feb.–Aug. 1986) by writer Frank Miller and artist David Mazzucchelli.}}</ref>
Mazzucchelli earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Rhode Island School of Design and began his comics career in the early 1980s. He first worked at Marvel Comics, where, after a series of fill-in jobs, he became the regular artist on ''[[Daredevil]]''. Mazzucchelli’s collaboration with writer Frank Miller on ''Daredevil: Born Again'' (1986) marked a high point in his early career. This story arc, which ran from February to August 1986, is widely regarded as one of the best ''Daredevil'' stories ever produced.


Miller and Mazzucchelli collaborated again on the graphic novel ''[[Batman: Year One]]'', serialized in issues #404–407 (Feb-May 1987) of [[DC Comics]]' monthly ''[[Batman (comic book)|Batman]]'' title, and published in a single volume shortly afterwards. ''Batman: Year One'' is considered one of the best Batman stories ever produced.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Manning|first1= Matthew K.|last2=Dolan|first2=Hannah, ed.|chapter= 1980s|title = DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle|publisher=[[Dorling Kindersley]]|year=2010 |location= London, United Kingdom|isbn= 978-0-7566-6742-9 |page= 227 |quote = Melding Miller's noir sensibilities, realistic characterization, and gritty action with Mazzucchelli's brilliant iconic imagery, "Year One" thrilled readers and critics alike...as well as being one of the influences for the 2005 film ''Batman Begins''.}}</ref> Mazzucchelli had previously drawn Batman in a five page backup story in ''[[World's Finest Comics]]'' #302 (April 1984).<ref>{{cite book|last1= Manning|first1= Matthew K.|last2=Dougall|first2=Alastair, ed.|chapter= 1980s|title= Batman: A Visual History|publisher= [[Dorling Kindersley]]|year= 2014|location= London, United Kingdom|page= 150|isbn= 978-1465424563|quote= A rare early example of Mazzucchelli's Batman before his ground-breaking 'Batman: Year One' story in February 1987, this tale featured Superman and Batman doing something quite out of the ordinary for the duo: having a drink at a local bar.}}</ref>
Following his success on ''Daredevil'', Mazzucchelli worked with Miller again on ''Batman: Year One'', which was serialized in ''Batman'' issues #404–407 (February–May 1987) and later compiled into a single volume. ''Batman: Year One'' is celebrated as one of the definitive Batman stories and is considered a landmark work in the comic book medium. Prior to this, Mazzucchelli had drawn a short Batman story for ''World’s Finest Comics'' #302 in 1984.


After ''Batman: Year One'', Mazzucchelli drew an [[Warren Worthington III|Angel]] story in ''[[Marvel Fanfare]]'' #40 (Oct. 1988).<ref>{{cite journal|last= Trumbull|first= John|title= '''Marvel Fanfare'' #40: Fallen Angels and Stormy Weather|journal= [[Back Issue!]]|issue= 96|pages= 64–65|publisher= [[TwoMorrows Publishing]]|date= June 2017|location= Raleigh, North Carolina}}</ref> He then moved on to focus on more personal projects.<ref>{{cite journal|last = Young|first = Frank |title = Comics Used to be about Telling Stories: David Mazzucchelli Discusses his Transition from Mainstream to Independence|journal = [[The Comics Journal]]|issue = 152|pages = 114–199|publisher = [[Fantagraphics Books]]|date = August 1992|location= Seattle, Washington}}</ref> He published three issues of his own independent anthology, ''[[Rubber Blanket]]'', co-edited by his wife, painter [[Richmond Lewis]], in which he began finding his voice as a writer in addition to exploring new avenues of visual expression. His evocative and haunting stories in ''Rubber Blanket'', notably "Near Miss," "Dead Dog," "Discovering America," and "Big Man," set the stage for his work to come. Mazzucchelli's work in ''[[Rubber Blanket]]'', and especially his use of two-color printing to create his artwork, influenced a number of young indie-comics artists through the 1990s and 2000s, including [[Darwyn Cooke]], Frank Santoro, and [[Dash Shaw]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.bookforum.com/print/1603/mazzucchelli-s-graphic-novel-marks-the-quintessence-of-his-formal-explorations-4303|last = Nadel|first = Dan |work=[[Bookforum]] |title = Space Odyssey|quote = Mazzucchelli's use of two colors and his employment of color as a tool for emotional layering would influence countless cartoonists throughout the ’90s and 2000s, including Darwyn Cooke, Frank Santoro, and Dash Shaw. }}</ref> With writer/artist [[Paul Karasik]], he co-wrote and illustrated an adaptation of [[Paul Auster]]'s ''[[The New York Trilogy|City of Glass]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.indyworld.com/indy/spring_2004/mazzucchelli_interview/|title= Three Questions for David Mazzucchelli|first= Bill|last= Kartalopoulos|date= Spring 2004|publisher= Indy Magazine|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130614172447/http://www.indyworld.com/indy/spring_2004/mazzucchelli_interview/|archive-date= June 14, 2013|url-status= live|df=mdy-all}}</ref> published first by Avon Books in 1994, then by Picador in 2004 as ''[[City of Glass: The Graphic Novel]]''. Auster's later book ''[[The Brooklyn Follies]]'' features a character with the name Nancy Mazzucchelli, an homage to David. He continued to write and draw short comics for various publishers until 2000. Mazzucchelli was one of the artists on the ''[[Superman and Batman: World's Funnest]]'' one-shot written by [[Evan Dorkin]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=6999|title= Evan Dorkin Debuts ''World's Funnest''|first= Beau|last= Yarbrough|date= March 18, 1999|website= [[Comic Book Resources]]|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150905230641/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=6999|archive-date= September 5, 2015|url-status= live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
== '''Personal Projects and Independent Work''' ==
After his work on ''Batman: Year One'', Mazzucchelli sought to focus on more personal projects. He published ''Rubber Blanket'', an independent anthology that ran for three issues. Co-edited by his wife, painter Richmond Lewis, ''Rubber Blanket'' gave Mazzucchelli a platform to experiment as both a writer and an artist. His stories in ''Rubber Blanket'', such as “Near Miss,” “Dead Dog,” and “Discovering America,” demonstrated his evolving narrative voice and distinct visual style. These works, particularly his use of two-color printing, had a significant influence on a generation of indie comic artists, including Darwyn Cooke, Frank Santoro, and Dash Shaw.


In 2009, [[Pantheon Books]] published Mazzucchelli's graphic novel, ''[[Asterios Polyp]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wolk |first=Douglas |author-link=Douglas Wolk |date=July 23, 2009 |title=Shades of Meaning |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/26/books/review/Wolk-t.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=August 11, 2013}}</ref> The book was named a [[New York Times]] Notable Book for that year,<ref>{{cite news |url = https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/gift-guide/holiday-2009/100-notable-books-of-2009-gift-guide/list.html? |work=[[The New York Times]] |title = 100 Notable Books of 2009 }}</ref> and won the 2010 [[Los Angeles Times Book Prize]] for graphic novels.<ref name=SVA/><ref name="Garrison">{{cite web |first=Jessica |last=Garrison |url=http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0424-bookprize-20100424,0,1170338.story |title=Rafael Yglesias' ''A Happy Marriage'' wins Times Book Prize for fiction |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=April 24, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108184903/http://articles.latimes.com/2010/apr/23/local/la-me-0424-bookprize-20100424 |archive-date=November 8, 2012 |url-status=live |access-date=April 24, 2010 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
In 1994, Mazzucchelli co-wrote and illustrated an adaptation of Paul Auster’s novel ''City of Glass'', published first by Avon Books and later reissued by Picador in 2004 as ''City of Glass: The Graphic Novel''. The adaptation received widespread acclaim for its faithful yet innovative transformation of Auster’s novel into a visual medium.


Mazzucchelli has done illustrations for various publications, including interior pieces and covers for ''[[The New Yorker]]''<ref name="Lambiek" /> In 2011, an [[Batman: Year One (film)|animated adaptation]] of ''Batman: Year One'' was released by [[Warner Home Video]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/batman-year-one-lines-up-179942 |title= ''Batman: Year One'' Lines Up Voice Cast, Sets Comic-Con Premiere|last= Kit|first= Borys|date= April 20, 2011|magazine= [[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=June 18, 2011|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110721213402/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/batman-year-one-lines-up-179942|archive-date= July 21, 2011|url-status= live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
== '''Later Work and Asterios Polyp''' ==
Mazzucchelli continued to work on short comics for various publishers until 2000. He also contributed to the one-shot ''Superman and Batman: World’s Funnest'', written by [[Evan Dorkin]].


Mazzucchelli has taught a cartooning course for BFA students at the [[School of Visual Arts]] in Manhattan.<ref name=SVA/>
In 2009, Mazzucchelli released ''Asterios Polyp'', a highly acclaimed graphic novel published by Pantheon Books. The novel received numerous awards, including the 2009 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Graphic Novels and multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards in 2010. ''Asterios Polyp'' is considered a standout achievement in modern graphic novels, blending intricate storytelling with innovative visual design.


==Awards==
Mazzucchelli has also illustrated for ''The New Yorker'', contributing both interior illustrations and cover art.
*2009 [[Los Angeles Times Book Prize]] Graphic Novel Award<ref name=SVA/><ref name="Garrison"/>
 
*2010 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, Best Graphic Album—New; Best Writer/Artist; Best Lettering (for ''[[Asterios Polyp]]'')<ref>{{cite web |work=[[CBR.com]] |last=Melrose |first=Kevin |title=SDCC '10 Winners announced for 22nd annual Eisner Awards |date=24 July 2010 |url=https://www.cbr.com/sdcc-10-winners-announced-for-22nd-annual-eisner-awards/ |access-date=July 24, 2010}}</ref>
== '''Teaching and Legacy''' ==
*2010 Harvey Awards, Best Original Graphic Album; Best Single Issue or Story; Best Letterer (for ''[[Asterios Polyp]]'')<ref>{{cite web |first=Heidi |last=MacDonald |title=2010 Harvey Award winners |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/2010-harvey-award-winners/ |work=[[Comics Beat|The Beat]] |date=30 August 2010 |access-date=August 30, 2010}}</ref>
Mazzucchelli has taught cartooning at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, where he has mentored a new generation of comic book artists. His influence on the comic book industry extends beyond his own work, as his unique style and storytelling have shaped the landscape of modern comics.
*[[Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission Prize for the Translation of Japanese Literature|Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission]] Creative Artist Fellowship<ref name=SVA/>
 
*Morning Manga Fellowship<ref name=SVA/>
== '''Awards and Recognition''' ==
*[[New Jersey State Council on the Arts]]<ref name=SVA/>
Mazzucchelli’s work has been widely recognized with numerous accolades, including:
*Erwin Swann Award, Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon<ref name=SVA/>
 
*2012 [[Troféu HQ Mix|HQ Mix Award]] for Foreign Artist (for ''[[Asterios Polyp]]'')<ref name="universohq">{{cite web|author=Naliato, Samir|url=http://www.universohq.com/quadrinhos/2012/n19062012_07.cfm |title=Divulgados os vencedores do prêmio HQ Mix 2012 |publisher=Universo HQ |date=June 19, 2012 |access-date=March 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120804210131/http://www.universohq.com/quadrinhos/2012/n19062012_07.cfm |archive-date=August 4, 2012 |url-status=dead |language=pt}}</ref>
* 2009 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Graphic Novels (''Asterios Polyp'')
*2012 HQ Mix Award for Foreign Writer (for ''Asterios Polyp'')<ref name="universohq"/>
* 2010 Eisner Awards: Best Graphic Album—New, Best Writer/Artist, Best Lettering (''Asterios Polyp'')
* 2010 Harvey Awards: Best Original Graphic Album, Best Single Issue or Story, Best Letterer (''Asterios Polyp'')
* Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission Creative Artist Fellowship
* Morning Manga Fellowship
* New Jersey State Council on the Arts
* Erwin Swann Award from the Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon
* 2012 HQ Mix Award for Foreign Artist (''Asterios Polyp'')
* 2012 HQ Mix Award for Foreign Writer (''Asterios Polyp'')
 
Mazzucchelli’s body of work continues to influence both comic book storytelling and the broader world of graphic novels.


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
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[[File:Mazzucchelli3.jpg|right|thumb|A page from ''[[Asterios Polyp]]'' (2009)]]
[[File:Mazzucchelli3.jpg|right|thumb|A page from ''[[Asterios Polyp]]'' (2009)]]
*''[[Master of Kung Fu (comics)|Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu]]'' #121: "Passing Strangers!" (with [[Steven Grant]], [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], 1983)
*''[[Master of Kung Fu (comics)|Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu]]'' #121: "Passing Strangers!" (with [[Steven Grant]], [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], 1983)
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* "Fall" (cover of ''The New Yorker'', October 24, 1994)
* "Fall" (cover of ''The New Yorker'', October 24, 1994)
* "New String" (in ''[[The Village Voice]]'', 1994)
* "New String" (in ''[[The Village Voice]]'', 1994)
==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}


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* [http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/creator.php?creatorid=588 David Mazzucchelli] at Mike's Amazing World of Comics
* [http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/creator.php?creatorid=588 David Mazzucchelli] at Mike's Amazing World of Comics
* [http://www.maelmill-insi.de/UHBMCC/namm22.htm#N443 David Mazzucchelli] at the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creatore
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David Mazzucchelli
David Mazzucchelli

David John Mazzucchelli (born September 21, 1960) is an American comics artist and writer, renowned for his influential work on iconic superhero storylines such as Daredevil: Born Again and Batman: Year One. In addition to his work on superhero comics, Mazzucchelli is known for his graphic novels in other genres, including Asterios Polyp and City of Glass: The Graphic Novel. He is also a respected educator, teaching comic book storytelling at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan.

Early Life and Career

Mazzucchelli earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Rhode Island School of Design and began his comics career in the early 1980s. He first worked at Marvel Comics, where, after a series of fill-in jobs, he became the regular artist on Daredevil. Mazzucchelli’s collaboration with writer Frank Miller on Daredevil: Born Again (1986) marked a high point in his early career. This story arc, which ran from February to August 1986, is widely regarded as one of the best Daredevil stories ever produced.

Following his success on Daredevil, Mazzucchelli worked with Miller again on Batman: Year One, which was serialized in Batman issues #404–407 (February–May 1987) and later compiled into a single volume. Batman: Year One is celebrated as one of the definitive Batman stories and is considered a landmark work in the comic book medium. Prior to this, Mazzucchelli had drawn a short Batman story for World’s Finest Comics #302 in 1984.

Personal Projects and Independent Work

After his work on Batman: Year One, Mazzucchelli sought to focus on more personal projects. He published Rubber Blanket, an independent anthology that ran for three issues. Co-edited by his wife, painter Richmond Lewis, Rubber Blanket gave Mazzucchelli a platform to experiment as both a writer and an artist. His stories in Rubber Blanket, such as “Near Miss,” “Dead Dog,” and “Discovering America,” demonstrated his evolving narrative voice and distinct visual style. These works, particularly his use of two-color printing, had a significant influence on a generation of indie comic artists, including Darwyn Cooke, Frank Santoro, and Dash Shaw.

In 1994, Mazzucchelli co-wrote and illustrated an adaptation of Paul Auster’s novel City of Glass, published first by Avon Books and later reissued by Picador in 2004 as City of Glass: The Graphic Novel. The adaptation received widespread acclaim for its faithful yet innovative transformation of Auster’s novel into a visual medium.

Later Work and Asterios Polyp

Mazzucchelli continued to work on short comics for various publishers until 2000. He also contributed to the one-shot Superman and Batman: World’s Funnest, written by Evan Dorkin.

In 2009, Mazzucchelli released Asterios Polyp, a highly acclaimed graphic novel published by Pantheon Books. The novel received numerous awards, including the 2009 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Graphic Novels and multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards in 2010. Asterios Polyp is considered a standout achievement in modern graphic novels, blending intricate storytelling with innovative visual design.

Mazzucchelli has also illustrated for The New Yorker, contributing both interior illustrations and cover art.

Teaching and Legacy

Mazzucchelli has taught cartooning at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, where he has mentored a new generation of comic book artists. His influence on the comic book industry extends beyond his own work, as his unique style and storytelling have shaped the landscape of modern comics.

Awards and Recognition

Mazzucchelli’s work has been widely recognized with numerous accolades, including:

  • 2009 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Graphic Novels (Asterios Polyp)
  • 2010 Eisner Awards: Best Graphic Album—New, Best Writer/Artist, Best Lettering (Asterios Polyp)
  • 2010 Harvey Awards: Best Original Graphic Album, Best Single Issue or Story, Best Letterer (Asterios Polyp)
  • Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission Creative Artist Fellowship
  • Morning Manga Fellowship
  • New Jersey State Council on the Arts
  • Erwin Swann Award from the Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon
  • 2012 HQ Mix Award for Foreign Artist (Asterios Polyp)
  • 2012 HQ Mix Award for Foreign Writer (Asterios Polyp)

Mazzucchelli’s body of work continues to influence both comic book storytelling and the broader world of graphic novels.

Bibliography

A page from Asterios Polyp (2009)

Covers only

Interviews and other work

Newspapers and magazines

  • "Castles in the Sand" (cover of The New Yorker, July 26, 1993)
  • "The Fine Art of Hanging Ryman" (in The New Yorker, October 4, 1993)
  • "May Day" (cover of The New Yorker, May 2, 1994)
  • "Post Mort on Columbus Circle" (in The New Yorker, May 16, 1994)
  • "Monday in the Park with Marlon" (in The New Yorker, September 19, 1994)
  • "Fall" (cover of The New Yorker, October 24, 1994)
  • "New String" (in The Village Voice, 1994)

External links

  1. ↑ Template:Cite journal
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