I would like to extend a congratulation to David Berona, the Director of Lamson Library at Plymouth State University, on recieving The New York Book Show award for first place Special Trade/Adult Graphic Novel. During the four years that I attended my undergrad studies at Plymouth I worked at Lamson Library. My junior and senior years were the first two years that Mr. Berona was director of the library. While I didn’t work terribly close with Mr. Berona (I was at the circulation desk) I did have the occasion of conversing with him on a number of occasions. I recall having a very good discussion with him on Art Spiegelman’s great Maus graphic novels. In fact I will extend some credit to Mr. Berona for helping me come to appreciation of graphic novels and comics. In my last two years working at Lamson, Mr. Berona greatly increased the number of graphic novels and comics available in the library, several of which I read and rate highly, including Bone and The Dark Knight Returns.
So anyways, always glad to hear of the successes of former Professors or people I worked with back in college.
So nice to hear from you, Nate, and thank you for your kind words about my book and, more importantly, our talks. I miss our conversations about graphic novels and love the title of your blog–though I would not have expected anything less. You have bibliophile blood running through your veins. Let me know via email how and what you are up to…
Best,
DB