A Masterpiece Reimagined: Paul Auster’s New York Trilogy in Comics
A Masterpiece Reimagined: Paul Auster’s New York Trilogy in Comics
Step into the shadows of Paul Auster’s legendary New York Trilogy—where identity blurs, mysteries deepen, and reality twists—and discover how these iconic novels have been reborn as a stunning graphic collection.
Acclaimed cartoonist, Paul Karasik, a two-time Eisner Award winner and West Tisbury resident, takes you inside the daring artistic experiment that transformed Auster’s postmodern detective stories into a bold new medium. Thirty years after Karasik and artist David Mazzucchelli first adapted City of Glass, the other two novels—Ghosts and The Locked Room—have finally been reimagined in comics for the very first time, with the late Auster’s blessing.
In this rare, behind-the-scenes presentation, Karasik will reveal:
- How Auster’s intricate wordplay, layered narratives, and philosophical puzzles were translated into the visual language of comics.
- The collaboration with legendary artists David Mazzucchelli and Lorenzo Mattotti.
- His own process of adapting and illustrating The Locked Room with both rigor and playful inventiveness.
This is more than a talk—it’s a window into the alchemy of literature, art, and imagination. Whether you’re a lover of Auster, a devotee of comics, or simply curious about how a masterpiece can shape-shift across mediums, this is a one-night-only chance to witness the artistry of adaptation at its most brilliant.
Don’t just read the Trilogy—see it come alive.
MVM Members: $10; Non-Members: $20
DETAILS
| Date | October 2, 2025 |
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| From | 5:00 pm |
| To | 6:00 pm |
| Type | Talk |
| Venue | Martha’s Vineyard Museum |