From acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck comes a validating and heartfelt feelings book like none other. This exploration of mixed and wide-ranging emotions is presented in illustrated vignettes and beautifully articulate text. Each spread portrays a specific scenario involving a child and a phrase that reminds readers (young and old) that not all feelings can be summed up in a single word, or occur singularly. The text “Mostly happy but a little sad” accompanies a child leaving for the beach, but waving goodbye to his dog. “Like I’m trying hard to have fun” shows a child at a loud party, covering their ears. In her trademark style and funny-because-it’s-real approach, Finck has created a deeply insightful book on feelings that validates the way we all experience the world.
Liana Finck Libri
Liana Finck è una graphic novelist emergente il cui lavoro è caratterizzato da uno stile visivo unico e da un'acuta intuizione della psiche umana. Attraverso le sue illustrazioni e i suoi testi, esplora le complessità delle relazioni e le vite interiori dei suoi personaggi. La sua arte possiede una profondità e una risonanza emotiva che la rendono una voce distintiva nella narrazione grafica contemporanea. I lettori apprezzeranno la sua capacità di evocare forti emozioni e di stimolare la riflessione sulle esperienze quotidiane.




Exploring the complexities of parent-child relationships, this work by Liana Finck offers a witty and insightful perspective. Through her unique illustrations and narrative style, she captures the nuances of these dynamics, providing both humor and validation for readers navigating similar experiences. Finck's artistic approach highlights the emotional depth and challenges inherent in parenting, making it a relatable and engaging read for anyone interested in family interactions.
Passing for Human
- 222pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
In its ambition and multiple layers, this graphic memoir raises the bar for the genre. Even fans of the author's previous work will be blindsided by this outstanding book. It is a sure hit for readers of graphic memoirs, exploring the feeling of being different while recognizing sameness in others, all while embracing the journey of being a work-in-progress. Alienation is portrayed as both a blessing and a curse, with whimsy acting as a lens to better understand family, romance, and isolation. The narrative is as tender as it is wry, illustrating the lifelong task of becoming human with humor and panache. This memoir stands out as an extraordinary account of creativity and love, told with originality and grace. For anyone who has ever felt uneasily zipped into a human body, this magical and moving tale of fugitive souls is essential reading. The author's unique artistic style and enchanting storytelling make this memoir truly one-of-a-kind, heartfelt, and unpredictable.