Charles Burns Books in Order

Charles Burns is a versatile and accomplished artist whose career spans multiple mediums. Born and raised in Seattle in the 1970s, he gained widespread recognition in the mid-1980s through his work in Art Spiegelman's Raw magazine. Burns has since become a prolific creator of comics, album covers, and advertisements, including notable collaborations with Iggy Pop and Altoids. His artistic talents extend beyond the world of comics, as evidenced by his set design for Mark Morris's restaging of The Nutcracker at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 1992. Burns has also lent his skills to high-profile publications like Time, The New Yorker, and The New York Times Magazine. He serves as the official cover artist for The Believer magazine, a position he has held since its inception in 2003. His critically acclaimed graphic novel, Black Hole, received multiple awards, including Eisner, Harvey, and Ignatz awards in 2005.