Cartoonist Lynda Barry, MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn : Cartoonist Lynda Barry, MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow Image
Bullseye with Jesse Thorn : Cartoonist Lynda Barry, MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow Image

Cartoonist Lynda Barry, MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow

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Lynda Barry is a legend of alternative comics. She’s also one of the latest recipients of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. She’s written over a dozen books. These days, she’s been busy teaching. She’s an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. We’ll welcome her back on Bullseye to talk about her latest book: Making Comics. The book is sort of an illustrated guide on how to create comics. Some of it’s pulled straight from the classroom – things she’s been teaching her students for years. At the heart of the book is a belief Lynda has: anybody can draw. Anyone can make comics. Yes, even you!