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John Porcellino
John Porcellino was born in Chicago in 1968, and began drawing and writing at an early age, compiling his work into little hand-made booklets. His acclaimed self-published zine, King-Cat Comics and Stories, begun in 1989, has found a devoted worldwide audience, and is one of the most influential... show more

John Porcellino was born in Chicago in 1968, and began drawing and writing at an early age, compiling his work into little hand-made booklets. His acclaimed self-published zine, King-Cat Comics and Stories, begun in 1989, has found a devoted worldwide audience, and is one of the most influential comics series of the past twenty years. In the words of cartoonist Chris Ware, "John Porcellino's comics distill, in just a few lines and words, the feeling of simply being alive." For more information, please visit www.king-cat.net.
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pedestrienne
pedestrienne rated it 10 years ago
I respect comics and books that can describe what an illness is like
pedestrienne
pedestrienne rated it 10 years ago
I respect comics and books that can describe what an illness is like
~Sandee*Stuck in Wonderland~
~Sandee*Stuck in Wonderland~ rated it 13 years ago
This graphic novel was based on a series of interviews with four people who survived suicide attempts. Each character have their own story to tell. Suicide is definitely a very sensitive topic. When I was reading this I remembered Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why. Hannah comitted suicide and she die...
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Melody Murray's Books rated it 18 years ago
Interesting graphic novel. Porcellino matures over the course of the book, and so do his drawing skills. He starts out an enthusiastic mosquito killer and ends a soberer, more thoughtful person.
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