Brainard, Joe. (1942-1994) "The Nancy Book"Hardcover. 8vo. 144 pp. Illustrated boards with red and black lettering to front and spine, fine. Ernie Bushmillers 1930s popular cartoon character Nancy is one of the central motifs of Joe Brainards work. He first used the character in 1963 and continued until his quasi retirement from art in 1978, producing over 100 works in various media. Works from this series are the most highly prized of Brainard's oeuvre. Born in Arkansas in 1942 and raised in