I Saw You
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Author Description
This anthology of comics inspired by real-life missed connection ads posted on Craigslist and in local papers around the country will tug at your heartstrings and make you think. Lonely hearts, romantics, and even cynics pore over missed connection ads in search of love, to gawk and giggle, or out of curiosity. These posted stranger sightings and chance encounters lay bare the truths and oddities of real-life loneliness and attractions and bring out the voyeur in the best of us. I Saw You takes this phenomenon and makes it even better. Julia Wertz has gathered the stars and soon-to-be-stars of the graphic art world, including Peter Bagge, Jesse Reklaw, Tom Hart, Sam Henderson, Laura Park, Emily Flake, Keith Knight, Janelle Hessig, Gabrielle Bell, Aaron Renier, Austin English, Corinne Mucha, Jeffrey Brown, Alec Longstreth, Minty Lewis, Joey Sayers, David Malki, Kazimir Strzepek, Ken Dahl, Shannon Wheeler, Shaenon Garrity, Rodd Perry, Abby Denson, Damien Jay, Sarah Glidden, and dozens more, to interpret these plaintive, hopeful postings in drawings that range from laugh-out-loud funny to disarmingly strange.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A collection of graphic interpretations of real-life missed connection ads explores the spectrum of human loneliness and attraction. The anthology gathers numerous artists to visually translate Craigslist and local paper postings, revealing the truths and oddities of chance encounters and unfulfilled desires. These diverse artistic responses range from humorous to poignant, offering a unique lens on the phenomenon of seeking connection in the modern age.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Interpretations of real-life missed connection ads.
- Features contributions from numerous graphic artists and illustrators.
- Artistic styles range from humorous to disarmingly strange.
- Explores themes of loneliness, attraction, and the search for connection.
- Includes a wide array of artists such as Peter Bagge, Jesse Reklaw, and Gabrielle Bell.
- Drawings capture the plaintive and hopeful nature of the original postings.
- Offers a voyeuristic glimpse into the personal lives and desires of strangers.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This anthology is likely to resonate with readers who appreciate the raw, often quirky, nature of personal ads and their underlying human emotions. The variety of artistic interpretations ensures a dynamic reading experience, appealing to those interested in graphic storytelling and contemporary art. The collection's focus on missed connections and the search for love or companionship suggests it will evoke a range of feelings, from amusement to empathy. The sheer number of contributing artists promises a broad spectrum of styles and perspectives on the theme.
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Publication Date:
2009-01-01
ISBN-10:
0307452611
ISBN-13:
9780307452610
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