About this episode
A deeper conversation with graphic novelist Derf Backderf about his origins and inspirations.
In this 75% longer conversation with graphic novelist Derf Backderf, we dive deeper into Derf's origins as a student journalist; his immersion in Ohio's underground music scene, which inspired the book Punk Rock and Trailer Parks; and his popular alternative comic The...
People in this episode
Guest: Derf Backderf
Topics covered
- graphic novels
- student journalism
- Ohio's underground music scene
- Punk Rock and Trailer Parks
- alternative comics
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Punk Rock and Trailer Parks, The
Books & works: Derf - Expanded Audio, Punk Rock and Trailer Parks, The...
Places: Ohio
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