M.K. Perker

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M.K. Perker (born 1972, in Istanbul) is one of the most prominent and internationally recognized artists of his native Turkey.[1]

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[edit] Biography

With the ability of producing work in different styles and techniques, he has built a successful career in both editorial illustration and comics. His work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Mad Magazine, Heavy Metal, The Progressive, and more.

His comics and illustrations have been recognized with awards by The Society of Illustrators and Print Magazine. In 2001, he became the first Turkish member of the New York-based Society of Illustrators.[2] He currently lives and works in New York City.

[edit] Bibliography

  • Türkan Şoray Dudaġı (Turkan Soray Lips, 1997 Çınar)
  • Masal Mafya (Fairy Tale Mafia, 2000 Çınar)
  • Cairo (written by G. Willow Wilson, 2007 Vertigo)[3]
  • AIR (written by G. Willow Wilson, Vertigo, August 2008)[4]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ LM: M.K. PERKER: "I am sitting at my drawing table as two people:..." by Light Millennium
  2. ^ Comic creator: M. K. Perker, at Lambiek
  3. ^ G. Willow Wilson on Cairo & Outsiders: Metamorpho/Aquaman, Newsarama, July 17, 2007
  4. ^ G. Willow Wilson on AIR, Newsarama, April 28, 2008

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