October 18, 1999 Pulitzer-Prize winning cartoonist, author makes visit to campus By Barbara McKenna Spiegelman signs the notebook of aspiring comics artist Carla Villela (more photos). Photos: Shelby Graham   Pulitzer Prize-winning author and cartoonist Art Spiegelman came to Santa Cruz Oct. 7 to present a public lecture. His visit, which was presented by Arts & Lectures, also included a meeting with local schoolchildren who are creating their own comic book, presentations to students in the Porter core course and Kresge core course, and a press conference. An exhibit of Spiegelman's work, including images from his Pulitzer Prize-winning books Maus I and Maus II, is on display at the Sesnon Art Gallery. The exhibit is titled, "CRASH! Comix and graphics by Art Spiegelman." Spiegelman's visit was presented in partnership with Atlantis Fantasy World, Porter College, and Kresge College. Return to Front Page