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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 19 MIN

Cartoonist Harry Bliss On Grieving His Dog Through Drawing

from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC

When cartoonist Harry Bliss lost his dog of 17 years, Penny, he realized in his grief that he wanted to take stock of his life. The result is a new graphic memoir, You Can Never Die, featuring his many illustrations of Penny, journal entries, reflections on his often dysfunctional family and his career.Bliss will be in conversation with New Yorker cartoon editor Emma Allen at P&T Knitwear on April 30 at 6:30. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his new graphic memoir, You Can Never Die, cartoonist Harry Bliss commemorates his deceased dog, Penny, and explores what it means to grieve a pet.

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When cartoonist Harry Bliss lost his dog of 17 years, Penny, he realized in his grief that he wanted to take stock of his life. The result is a new graphic memoir, You Can Never Die, featuring his many illustrations of Penny, journal entries,...

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