Dear Sophie -
ROBERT CRUMB is the father of comix and the graphic novel.
I used to be put off by his unapologetic sexism and racism, but I'm now more good humored about it. I think uopon seeing the telling documentary CRUMB, I consider him as how a traumatized, uniquely talented child might view the world.
America didn't suit him, so he moved his family to the south of France. (Aline Komisky-Crumb, daughter Sophie and an extensive vinyl collection).
I think he is actually quite a good man.
With love,
Mom