Here is one of the many Marjane Satrapi interviews to be posted. Don’t let the name of the website deter you, this in depth interview gives some great insight into Satrapi’s inspiration and creativity.

http://www.bookslut.com/features/2004_10_003261.php

What I found most interesting is her explanation into her creative process of each book. There are obvious differences between the two, and she really gets down into what sets them apart. Identity plays such a large role in the novel, and having Satrapi provide her intention puts a whole other spin on it. Also, note where she discusses Art Spegelman. Never realized how similar their works are until now.