The Cute Manifesto (Paperback)

~ James Kochalka (Author, Artist)

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Product Description

Just think of this as Kochalka's Dianetics. It's a powerful mixture of philosophy and comics, and it can literally change your life forever. In a dangerously uncertain world, Kochalka plots a theoretical path to happiness. Collecting some of his most intensely thoughtful work, this book struggles with all the big issues: comics and art, birth and death, technology and joy, and everything in between. It collects "The Horrible Truth about Comics," "Reinventing Everything" parts 1 and 2, "Sunburn," "The Cute Manifesto," and even Kochalka's famous "Craft is the Enemy" essays.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Alternative Comics (August 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891867733
• ISBN-13: 978-1891867736
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #559,089 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking essays..., January 3, 2008

By	Absolutely Small "Claire" (Northern California, US) - See all my reviews

An excellent book that stretches the comic medium. I don't agree with everything he says, but it's always fascinating to be exposed to other points of view. Kochalka makes a bunch of excellent points. His essay "The Horrible Truth About Comics" is particularly thought provoking. A lot of what he says could be applied to any art field. Good food for thought.