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Explore the captivating world of Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, a bestselling masterpiece that blends humor and heart in an unforgettable narrative. This brand new B-format paperback edition, published by Random House UK in 2022, spans 240 pages filled with intricate gothic illustrations that transport readers into a complex family tale. Following the journey of Alison as she navigates her identity, this graphic novel dives deep into her relationship with her father, a historic preservationist and a closeted homosexual. Readers who enjoyed Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis will find similarities in the emotional depth and artistic storytelling present in this evocative work.
The memoir is not just a personal account but a moving exploration of family dynamics, revealing shared experiences, secrets, and the pain of isolation intertwined with humor. It's a brilliant narrative that tackles themes of sexuality, loss, and redemption in a uniquely engaging way. Discover why this graphic memoir has been hailed as a groundbreaking piece of literature that resonates with readers who appreciate poignant storytelling.
Delivery Information: Your order will be shipped directly from Smartfox NZ with fast and reliable delivery options to ensure you receive your item promptly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529116168
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 240
Description:
DISCOVER the BESTSELLING GRAPHIC MEMOIR behind the 2019 Olivier Award nominated musical.
'A sapphic graphic treat' The Times
A moving and darkly humorous family tale, pitch-perfectly illustrated with Alison Bechdel's gothic drawings. If you liked Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis you'll love this.
Meet Alison's father, a historic preservation expert and obsessive restorer of the family's Victorian home, a third-generation funeral home director, a high-school English teacher, an icily distant parent, and a closeted homosexual who, as it turns out, is involved with his male students and the family babysitter. When Alison comes out as homosexual herself in late adolescence, the denouement is swift, graphic, and redemptive.
Interweaving between childhood memories, college life and present day, and through narrative that is equally heartbreaking and fiercely funny, Alison looks back on her complex relationship with her father and finds they had more in common than she ever knew.
'A groundbreaking masterpiece' The Independent
'A finely woven blend of yearning and euphoric fantasy' Evening Standard
**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**
The memoir is not just a personal account but a moving exploration of family dynamics, revealing shared experiences, secrets, and the pain of isolation intertwined with humor. It's a brilliant narrative that tackles themes of sexuality, loss, and redemption in a uniquely engaging way. Discover why this graphic memoir has been hailed as a groundbreaking piece of literature that resonates with readers who appreciate poignant storytelling.
Delivery Information: Your order will be shipped directly from Smartfox NZ with fast and reliable delivery options to ensure you receive your item promptly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529116168
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 240
Description:
DISCOVER the BESTSELLING GRAPHIC MEMOIR behind the 2019 Olivier Award nominated musical.
'A sapphic graphic treat' The Times
A moving and darkly humorous family tale, pitch-perfectly illustrated with Alison Bechdel's gothic drawings. If you liked Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis you'll love this.
Meet Alison's father, a historic preservation expert and obsessive restorer of the family's Victorian home, a third-generation funeral home director, a high-school English teacher, an icily distant parent, and a closeted homosexual who, as it turns out, is involved with his male students and the family babysitter. When Alison comes out as homosexual herself in late adolescence, the denouement is swift, graphic, and redemptive.
Interweaving between childhood memories, college life and present day, and through narrative that is equally heartbreaking and fiercely funny, Alison looks back on her complex relationship with her father and finds they had more in common than she ever knew.
'A groundbreaking masterpiece' The Independent
'A finely woven blend of yearning and euphoric fantasy' Evening Standard
**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**