Public figure
Chris Ware Silver
American cartoonist known for his Acme Novelty Library series (begun 1994) and several graphic novels (1967- )
Chris Ware is an American cartoonist known for his Acme Novelty Library series (begun 1994) and several graphic novels (1967- ). Born 1967 in Omaha.
At a glance
Gold- Born
- 1967-12-28, Omaha
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- illustrator, cartoonist, writer, comics artist, graphic designer, draftsperson, graphic artist
- Also known as
- F. C. Ware, F. Chris Ware, Franklin Christenson Ware, F.Chr. Ware
Education and professional journey
SilverEducation
- University of Texas at Austin
- Brownell-Talbot School
Awards and recognition
Silver- Guardian First Book Award 2001
- American Book Awards 2001
- Ignatz Award
- Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême 2021
- Inkpot Award 2019
- Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist 2013
- Eisner Award for Best Lettering 2013
- Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist 2009
- Eisner Award for Best Lettering 2009
- Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist 2008
- Eisner Award for Best Coloring 2006
- Eisner Award for Best Coloring 2001
- Eisner Award for Best Coloring 1998
- Eisner Award for Best Coloring 1996
- Harvey Award for Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist) 2006
- Harvey Award for Best Letterer 1996
- Harvey Award for Best Letterer 2000
- Harvey Award for Best Letterer 2002
- Harvey Award for Best Letterer 2006
- Harvey Award for Best Colorist 1996
- Harvey Award for Best Colorist 1997
- Harvey Award for Best Colorist 1998
- Harvey Award for Best Colorist 2000
- Harvey Award for Best Colorist 2002
- Harvey Award for Best Colorist 2004
- Harvey Award for Best Cover Artist 2000
- Adamson Awards 2003
- Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize 2013
- Best foreign work published in Spain 2005
Personal journey
- Languages
- English
Due diligence
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