One of my favorite novels is Fun Home a graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. In it, she recalls her childhood in a large, Victorian house, with a father that, in hindsight, was probably trying hard to deny his homosexuality. It's a really great story, with a lot of interesting and insightful references to literature. I highly recommend it.
Enjoy in a book store near you...
PS: If you're looking for good stories for your graphic novel, write me!
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I totally relate to her :). You should forces with Thibo!
-Ammo
I've paged through a few graphic novels - and was almost tempted to buy one or two but considered them a bit expensive.
Japanese manga/anime: these are the only graphics I've seen in northern WI and upper MI bookstores. Any recommendations? Also does your interest extend to anime (DVDs, etc)?
Hi Steve, I would recommend starting with "Fun Home" from Miss Bedchel - it's a good start. The entire "Persepolis" collection is also gripping as it describes a liberal family in Iran coping with the new strict Government and deciding what to do with its head-strong daugther. It's a biography by Marjane Satrapi. For something lighter, I would try "Vampire Loves" by Joann Sfar, or "the book of bunny suicides" by Andy Riley.
Thanks! I will see what I can find via some online shopping.
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