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Artists in Non-Fiction

This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.

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John “Derf” Backderf

John “Derf” Backderf

Cartoonist who created the comic strip "The City" and the graphic novel "My Friend Dahmer."

Brian Fies

Brian Fies

Author of the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel memoir, "Mom's Cancer."

David Small

David Small

Illustrator of children’s books and the author of the graphic novel, "Stitches: A Memoir."

Art Spiegelman

Art Spiegelman

Creator of the influential graphic novel memoir, "Maus."

Craig Thompson

Craig Thompson

Author/illustrator most famous for his auto-biographical graphic novel, "Blankets."

Genres
  • Advertising/Promotion
    • Corporate
    • Product
    • Political/Public Service
    • Self-promotion
  • Book
    • Children’s
      • Picture
      • Young Readers
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    • Cover
    • Illustration
  • Cartooning
    • Advertising
    • Political
    • Spot
    • Sports
  • Comics
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  • Decorative & Applied Illustration
    • Ceramics and Pottery
    • Murals
    • Stained Glass and Mosaics
    • Wallpaper
  • Editorial
    • Magazine
    • Newspaper
  • Fantasy
    • Mystical/Mythical
    • Romance
    • Science Fiction
  • Fashion
    • Advertising
    • Design
  • Graphic Novels
    • Fiction
    • Non-Fiction
    • Visual Memoir/Autobiography
  • Moving Image
    • Animation
    • Concept Art
    • Gaming
    • Storyboard
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Home/Interior Design
    • Products
    • Tattoos
    • Travel
  • Poster
    • Advertising
    • Event Promotional
    • Film
    • Political
    • Propaganda
  • Product Illustration
    • Album/CD
    • Package
    • Toys/Games
  • Pulp Illustration
    • Pinups
    • Pulp Magazines
  • Technical
    • Architecture
    • Horticulture
    • Mechanical
    • Medical
    • Natural History
    • Technological
  • Web Illustration
    • Web Comics
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    • Publishing and Media
  • Photography
  • Pinup Art
Global Perspectives
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  • Australia

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