Georgie: The Story of a Man, His Dog, and a Pin

The joyful arrival of a longed-for baby is followed by overwhelming losses but a loyal dog makes happiness possible again. This moving and profound graphic novel by R. O. Blechman treats its solemn subject with humor, simplicity, and warm humanity.
Maurice Sendak characterized the tale as ＂fierce, passionate little pictures that pack a punch only Blechman seems capable of delivering,＂ and Jules Feiffer observed that ＂Long-time fans are well aware of Blechman’s elegant cartoon-poetry, but in Georgie, his quiet, measured pace moves the reader onto darker terrain, presented in a sweet and tragic man-and-dog story that calls for a second reading, and perhaps, more.＂
In Praise of R. O. Blechman
＂The jewel-like mind and eye of this rare artist persuade me that all is not lost in Bookland.＂ -- Maurice Sendak
＂A great graphic novelist, very avant la lettre.＂ -- Art Spiegelman
＂In a class by himself.＂ -- The New York Times
＂Boldly original.＂ -- Edward Sorel
＂A trailblazer.＂ -- Jules Feiffer

For more than 50 years, the distinctive artwork of illustrator/animator R. O. Blechman has taken many forms, from New Yorker covers and commercials for Alka-Seltzer to his own illustrated books. He is the recipient of many awards, including several Emmys(R) and a Lifetime Achievement Award from The National Cartoonists Society.