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Cartoonist captures comics

Friedman\'s new book, \"More Old Jewish Comedians\" (Fantagraphics Books, $16.99), a sequel to his 2006 \"Old Jewish Comedians,\" continues his humorous, highly detailed caricatures of the Jewish comedians who once dominated the Catskills circuit.
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March 28, 2008

The deep-wrinkled smile of Mel Brooks, the sadly nervous stare of Woody Allen and the loud-mouthed plasticity of Joan Rivers — Drew Friedman doesn’t just paint these icons, he captures their wit, charm and the poignancy of their careers.

“The history of their lives is written on their faces,” said Friedman, who draws every wrinkle, scar, extra chin and drop of sweat that casually slides across a comic’s face.

Friedman’s new book, “More Old Jewish Comedians” (Fantagraphics Books, $16.99), a sequel to his 2006 “Old Jewish Comedians,” continues his humorous,

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