Alec Longstreth
Alec Longstreth (born October 4, 1979) is a comics creator and illustrator living in Santa Fe, New Mexico whose works include Phase 7 and the Dvorak Zine. His webcomic Isle of Elsi was nominated for the Eisner Award for Best Webcomic in 2021 and 2022. He is a graduate of Oberlin College and Pratt Institute.
Alec Longstreth

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- Born
- 4 October 1979
- Birthplace
- Seattle, Washington, U.S.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Occupation
- cartoonist, comics artist, penciller, comics creator, illustrator and lecturer.
- Fields
- comic and illustration.
- Education
- Oberlin College, Pratt Institute and Center for Cartoon Studies.
- Known for
- Basewood.
- Honours
- Ignatz Award.
- Languages
- English.
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Alec Longstreth (born October 4, 1979) is a comics creator and illustrator living in Santa Fe, New Mexico whose works include Phase 7 and the Dvorak Zine. His webcomic Isle of Elsi was nominated for the Eisner Award for Best Webcomic in 2021 and 2022. He is a graduate of Oberlin College and Pratt Institute.
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Alec Longstreth studied at Oberlin College, Pratt Institute and Center for Cartoon Studies. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is comic and illustration. Residence is recorded at Oakland and Santa Fe. Works named in the authority record are Basewood. Distinctions recorded are Ignatz Award.
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• Born — 4 October 1979 • Birthplace — Seattle, Washington, U.S. • Cartoonist — y • Website — http: alec-longstreth.com/
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1979
Alec Longstreth was born on 1 January 1979.
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Oakland, Santa Fe and New York City.
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q4714198: Alec Longstreth
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• 2005 Ignatz Award for Outstanding Minicomic (Phase 7) • 2007 Ignatz Award for Outstanding Debut Comic (Papercutter #6)
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Alec Longstreth is recorded with the occupation comics creator. Where Alec Longstreth came from, and how Alec Longstreth was formed. Born on 4 October 1980. Recorded as having studied at Oberlin College, Pratt Institute and Center for Cartoon Studies.
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