PAUL BUNYAN: The Invention of an American Legend, by Noah Van SciverBefore there was fake news, there were tall tales. Often associated with the history of westward expansion, most of these tales carried expiration dates, their relevance fading in a dramatically changed world. But others turned out to have staying power as implausible as the mythic characters they celebrate. “Paul Bunyan: The Invention of an American Legend,” by the cartoonist Noah Van Sciver, puts the spotlight on Laughead, who also wrote and illustrated the pamphlet. Soon we will meet a cluster of well-dressed passengers who are in the market for entertainment — an ideal test audience for Laughead’s tall tale.

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Persons: PAUL BUNYAN, Noah Van Sciver, “ Paul Bunyan, Van Organizations: Timber Company Locations: Minnesota