Drawn & Quarterly , 1996. softcover. Very Good/No . 6x9. In his first graphic novel, "It's a Good Life, If You Don't Weaken", Seth pays homage to the wit and sophistication of the magazine cartoon. Disaffected by the crassness of contemporary culture, Seth takes refuge in a quest to uncover the life and work of Kalo, a forgotten New Yorker cartoonist from the 1940s, but his obsession blinds him to his increasingly withdrawn lover and the quiet desperation of his family. Charming old-fashioned style characterizes this gently wry modern quest tale about longing, anxiety and the lessons of nostalgia. Stated first edition, first printing. Crease on front cover, some shelf wear. Otherwise in fine condition.

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Bookseller: Mustang (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1099-R
Title: It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken
Author: Seth, Andrew
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 1896597068
ISBN 13: 9781896597065
Publisher: Drawn & Quarterly
Place of Publication: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Date Published: 1996
Pages: 178
Size: 6x9
Keywords: comics, graphic novel
Bookseller catalogs: Comics;
X weight: kg

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