Bone

Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith, born February 27, 1960, is an American cartoonist best known as the creator of the self-published comic book series Bone. Jeff was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania and grew up in Columbus, Ohio.

He learned about cartooning from comic strips, comic books, and animated TV shows. Smith has cited Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts as a very early influence on his understanding of comics. He has also named Walt Kelly's Pogo, which he discovered at the age of nine when a classmate brought a collection of the comics to school, as his "biggest influence in writing comics". Smith began to create comics with the "Bone" characters as early as 1970, when he was about 10 years old.

For his work on Bone, Smith has received numerous awards, among them ten Eisner Awards and eleven Harvey Awards. In 1995 and 1996 he won the National Cartoonists Society's award for Comic Books.

His most recent series, RASL, focused on an art thief who hops through dimensional barriers, hiding out on various parallel worlds.

What genres does Jeff Smith write?

Jeff Smith is a cartoonist who writes comics and graphic novels. His best known work, Bone, is an epic fantasy cartoon that blends humor and adventure. His series RASL explores science fiction ideas, including dimensional travel and parallel worlds.

What is the recommended reading order for the Bone series?

Read the main Bone story in order from Bone: Out from Boneville (Volume 1) through Bone: Crown of Horns (Volume 9). There is also Rose, a prequel that can be read before or after the main series.

Where should I start if I am new to Jeff Smith?

Start with Bone: Out from Boneville (Volume 1) or the single-volume collection Bone: The Complete Cartoon Epic in One Volume. If you prefer a prequel first, read Rose. RASL is a separate series and can be read independently.

Are there collected editions or special formats of Bone available?

Yes. Bone is available as individual volumes, a complete one-volume edition, and a full color one-volume edition. The prequel Rose is published separately and the series has both paperback and hardcover formats.

Has Jeff Smith received major awards for his work?

Yes. Jeff Smith has received multiple industry awards, including ten Eisner Awards, eleven Harvey Awards, and the National Cartoonists Society award for Comic Books in 1995 and 1996.