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“I write about what I know and what I have experienced. This keeps me an "honest" writer.”

Quote by Will Eisner

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Will Eisner, an American cartoonist, was born on March 6, 1917, and passed away on January 3, 2005. He is considered one of the key figures in the development of comic art, known for his innovative narrative techniques and contributions to the structure of comic storytelling. more

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