Bosch Fawstin

Bosch Fawstin is an American cartoonist. A self-proclaimed "recovered Muslim,"[1] he was born into a Muslim family from Albania and raised in the faith before leaving it in his teens, becoming an atheist.

His first graphic novel, Table for One was nominated for a Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer award in 2004[2] and an Eisner award - Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition in 2005.[3] He is currently producing The Infidel featuring Pigman. In 2015, he won a controversial contest advertised as the "First Annual Muhammad Art Exhibit and Contest".[4]

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References

  1. ↑ Varghese, Johnlee. "Who is Bosch Fawstin? Former Muslim who Won the Texas 'Draw Prophet Mohammad' Event".
  2. ↑ "2004 Manning Award Nominees Announced". 16 June 2004. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  3. ↑ "2005 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards". Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  4. ↑ "Garland attack: Cartoon contest winner Speaks Out". Retrieved 13 May 2015.



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