Culture Connection: “Edmund White’s A Boy’s Own Story: The Graphic Novel” with the Authors

In this dynamic upcoming graphic adaptation, Brian Alessandro and Michael Carroll preserve the lyricism of Edmund White’s semi-autobiographical 1982 novel, aided by Igor Karash’s rich visuals. White’s coming-of-age narrative centers on Edmund’s adolescence in 1950s Ohio, with flash-forwards to his adulthood from the ’60s through the ’80s, foraying to New York City and Paris.

We’re honored to host this Culture Connection conversation with Edmund White, Michael Carroll, and Igor Karash, moderated by Brian Alessandro.

Edmund White is the author of thirty novels, memoirs, and biographies, including the 1982 classic “A Boy’s Own Story,” and the new novel “A Previous Life.” He is also the recipient of a National Book Award, a PEN/ Saul Bellow, and a New York Book Critics Circle Award. Borrow Edmund White's books from the Library: https://www.queenslibrary.org/search/...

Brian Alessandro has written for Interview Magazine, Newsday, PANK, The Huffington Post, and Lambda Literary. His latest novel, “Performer Non Grata,” will be released in April 2023. Learn More about Brian Alessandro: https://linktr.ee/brianalessandrowriter

Michael Carroll’s work has appeared in Ontario Review, Boulevard, The Yale Review, Southwest Review, Open City, and The New Penguin Book of Gay Short Stories.

Igor Karash’s work has been showcased and recognized by many prestigious book illustration competitions, including American Illustration 32 and 34, House of Illustration and Folio Society (UK), Hiiibrand (China), and AOI Awards (UK). Learn More about Igor Karash: https://www.igorkarash.com/

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