Andy Hartzell is a

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who lives in

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. In 1995, he was awarded a Xeric Grant to publish his book ''Bread & Circuses''. In 2007, Hartzell published '' Fox Bunny Funny'', which was reviewed favorably by ''

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'' and the ''

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''. He was a designer for the game developer

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from January 2008. Hartzell is also a co-founder of a

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distribution company called Global Hobo Distro.

Works

Hatzell's graphic novel ''Fox Bunny Funny'' is about the forbidden desires, violence, and psychological distress within foxes and bunnies. This book was published by

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in the summer of 2007.

Appearances

Hartzell's comics have appeared in a number of publications, including ''Boy Trouble'' and ''The Book of Boy Trouble''.

References

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