Noah Van Sciver is haunted by the house at 133 ____ Street, or as his brothers rechristened it “One Dirty Tree.” This sprawling dilapidated New Jersey house was his first home and the site of formative experiences. Growing up in a big, poor, Mormon family—surrounded by comic books, eight siblings, bathtubs full of dirty dishes—Noah’s childhood exerts a powerful force on his present-day relationship. Drawn in his inimitable style, written with wry wit and humor, is another reason why Noah Van Sciver is one of the best cartoonists of his generation. Noah Van Sciver first came to national attention with his critically acclaimed comic book series , which has earned him three Ignatz award nominations. His work has appeared in magazine, , and , as well as countless graphic anthologies. Van Sciver is the author of four graphic novels: . Van Sciver currently resides in Columbus, OH.