这部开创性的漫画小说深入探讨了备受赞誉的艺术家爱德华·霍珀（Edward Hooper）的生活，他的标志性作品描绘了典型的美国场景和经历。虽然霍珀许多杰出作品被美国文化所接受，但艺术家本人却拒绝观众强加给他的画作的许多抒情和浪漫的东西。这本关于霍普的生活和职业的独特概述，为一位试图建立和定义自己风格的艺术家提供了一个迷人和坚定的画像。

本书以霍普自己的话语为切入点，追溯了他作为艺术学生和商业插画师的根基；在欧洲改变生活的时间；与妻子乔的坎坷关系，以及后来不可思议的成功。随着他变得越来越出名，他在贬低美国社会和强加给他的标签方面变得越来越沉默和坚决。本书的插图采用简洁的线条和霍普常用的配色，反映了艺术家生活的风格和内涵，有助于重新理解这位从未动摇过的创造性天才。

This groundbreaking graphic novel delves into the life of the acclaimed artist Edward Hooper, whose iconic works depict quintessentially American scenes and experiences. While many of Hopper's most acclaimed works have been embraced by American culture, the artist himself rejected much of the lyricism and romance that his audience imposed on his paintings. This unique overview of Hopper's life and career offers a fascinating and unflinching portrait of an artist trying to establish himself and define his own style.

Using Hopper's own words as a jumping off point, the book traces his roots as an art student and commercial illustrator; his life-

changing time in Europe; his rocky relationship with his wife Jo, and his incredible success later in life. It also shows how, as he became increasingly famous, he grew more taciturn and resolute in his disparagement of American society and the labels thrust on him. Using clean lines and a palette that mimics Hopper's own, the book's illustrations reflect the style and substance of the artist's life--

and help create a refreshing reconsideration of a creative genius who never wavered from his vision.