Issue Description

The Day Before The Be In; Harvey goes out shopping, meets with his friend Joe and complains about the LP record he was sent for reviewing.

A Dialogue; Harvey contemplates his marriage falling apart.

Alice Quinn; Harvey meets a woman he's not seen in twenty years.

Spring Sunday Twilight; Jim comes to visit.

Boston, November 1980; Harvey meets an anarchist with whom he's been corresponding.

From Hospital To Library; Harvey meets an outpatient who gives him a lift and pours out his heart.

American Splendor (1976)

Publisher

Harvey Pekar

Volume Description

The stories in American Splendor concern the everyday life of Pekar in Cleveland, Ohio. Situations covered include Pekar's job as a file clerk at a Veteran's Administration hospital and his relations with work colleagues and patients there. There are also stories about Pekar and his relations with friends and family, including his third wife Joyce Brabner and their adopted daughter Danielle. Other stories concern everyday situations such as Pekar's troubles with his car, money, his health, and his concerns and anxieties in general.

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