David Lester


Under the Banner of King Death

Now out from Beacon Press is Under the Banner of King Death by David Lester, Marcus Rediker, and Paul Buhle.  Based on Villains of All Nations by award-winning historian Marcus Rediker, this arresting graphic exploration of mutiny, bloody battle, and social revolution offers a window into the uniquely egalitarian world […]


The Listener — a History in Gray

Sunday at Word on the Street, comic creator David Lester will be giving a presentation, with slides and music, of his graphic novel The Listener, as well as autographing copies. Here’s my impression of the book: ___________ Maus, Persepolis, Louis Riel, the journalism of Joe Sacco… many of the best […]


The Listener book launch

Graphic novel The Listener is finally published and artist David Lester will be signing copies of it at Vancouver ComicCon, Sunday, May 15, 11 am-5 pm. Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St (at 15th) in Vancouver. If you can’t make it, you can buy the book at Co-Op Books on Commercial Drive, or […]