Kim Deitch je kľúčovou postavou undergroundovej komiksovej scény, ktorého umelecká dráha je spätá s bohatým dedičstvom animácie. Jeho práca sa vyznačuje svojbytným štýlom a často predstavuje postavy ako Waldo the Cat a Uncle Ed, India Rubber Man. Deitchov vplyv je uznávaný v celej brandži, čo dokladajú ocenenia ako Eisner Award a zaradenie jeho diel medzi najlepšie komiksy storočia. Je považovaný za majstra svojho remesla, obdivovaného kolegami aj čitateľmi.
A mysterious children's show host from the past leads Kim Deitch on a captivating exploration of pop culture. As he delves into this intriguing investigation, Deitch uncovers hidden connections and nostalgic elements that reveal the impact of the show on society. The narrative promises a blend of humor, nostalgia, and insightful commentary on the evolution of entertainment and its cultural significance.
At the centre of Alias the Cat are Kim Deitch and his wife, Pam - a passionate collector of Halloween cats from the 1920s and 30s.
"Sitting on a bench one day, four-year-old Kim Deitch is accosted by an elderly man. Flask in hand, the man exclaims, 'Is it possible? Sid! SID PINCUS! Good God, man! You've changed!' A lightbulb goes off in the man's head. 'You died, Sidney! And now you live again!' Whisked away by his mother, young Deitch is left to wonder: Was it all just the mad ravings of a drunk or a tantalizing glimpse into reincarnation? Thus begins Deitch's quest to piece together the cosmic jigsaw puzzle of creation and reveal his past lives. This sprawling odyssey weaves through time and space, encompassing a dizzying array of oddball characters, including aspiring screenwriter Sidney Pincus, a tribe of moon-dwelling Native Americans, a feline YouTube star, a has-been silver screen cowboy, Frank Sinatra, and the awesome Monkey God!"--Provided by publisher