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Hands Up, Herbie! A Graphic Novel

Born into a mob-linked Jewish family in Brighton Beach, Herbie is determined to become an artist. "If you care about comics, or if you don’t care about comics, but you care about human beings, you should read this book."—Seth Tobocman
Born into a mob-linked Jewish family in Brighton Beach, Herbie is determined to become an artist. "If you care about comics, or if you don’t care about comics, but you care about human beings, you should read this book."—Seth Tobocman
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Hands Up, Herbie! A Graphic Novel

Brooklyn, NY Graphic Novels

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    Hands Up, Herbie!

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    Signed Book + "Timmy’s Bar Mitzvah Tape"

    In 1976, Herbie showed up at nephew Timmy's bar mitzvah wearing shorts! He also brought his tape recorder and interviewed the Perr Family. The result was "Timmy's Bar Mitzvah" tape, the perfect companion to Hands Up, Herbie!

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    Signed Book + Tote Bag

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    Two Signed Copies of Hands Up, Herbie!

    Get TWO signed books, plus "Timmy’s Bar Mitzvah Tape" audio download for you and your friend.

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    Book + Signed Letterpress Print

    Get one copy of Hands Up, Herbie! and get a limited edition signed letterpress print from the book!

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    Help Offset The Cost Of Printing!

    Help offset the cost of printing and get two signed copies of Hands Up, Herbie! plus a tote, signed print, and audio download of "Timmy's Bar Mitzvah Tape."

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    Book + Bluestone Babe Tattoo!

    Pledge at this level to get one signed copy, plus up to 2" flash tattoo from Bluestone Babe aka my sister Rosa.

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