Pedro and Me Friendship, Loss, and What I Learned

Pedro Zamora changed lives.When the HIV-positive AIDS educator appeared on MTV'sThe Real World: San Francisco, he taught millions of viewers about being gay and living with AIDS. Pedro's roommate on the show was Judd Winick, who createdPedro and Meto honor Pedro Zamora, his friend and teacher and an unforgettable human being. First published in 2000,Pedro and Mewas a graphic novel pioneer. Its moving portrait of friendship and its urgent message have already reached thousands of people. Now, Pedro's story is reintroduced to today's graphically focused culture with a gorgeous, eye-catching new cover and a foreword from Judd.

JUDD WINICK is an award-winning cartoonist and the creator of the comic series The Adventures of Barry Ween, Boy Genius. He also writes for Batman, Green Lantern, and Exiles, and is the creator and producer of the animated series The Life and Times of Juniper Lee. He lives in San Francisco.