Definition [Paperback]

Ariel Schrag (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1997

Tenth grade: anxiety in excess and frustration to the fullest. Definition is the tale of one girl's plow through this tumultuous year, featuring fervent obsession for glitter-laden girls, ionic charges, and the constant pursuit of the number one score. FOR MATURE READERS

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Ariel Schrag has been critically acclaimed for her work in Definition. Jennifer Joseph of The Bay Guardian said, Schrags perceptiveness and incredible eye for detail make Definition brilliant. Rarely have I seen such substantial work come from a person of her age. Maggie Overfelt from The Minnesota Daily said, its impossible to put down. Delving deep into the anxious heart of a 15-year-old's quest for self, this is the graphic story of her sophomore year and all the experiences - sexual, educational and musical - she must tackle before finding the 'ultimate score,' or truth."

About the Author

Ariel Schrag is a 19 year old cartoonist from Berkeley. She currently lives in New York where she attends Columbia College. Ariel's first work, Awkward chronicles here experience as a high school freshman. Definition tells the story of Sophomore year and her current project, Potential illuminates her adventures as a junior.

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: SLG Publishing (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943151147
• ISBN-13: 978-0943151144
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,667,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ariel Schrag is the best friend I never had., December 21, 1999

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Anna Sochynsky (New York City, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Definition (Paperback)

I really liked the chapter detailing Ariel's sixteenth birthday. The stream of disappointments and sketchy guys is all too familiar. "Hank" thrusting out his pimply, veined hand and Ariel receiving it with tearful traumatized eyes made me cringe with empathy. I nearly wet myself laughing at the little boy who follows Ariel and Julia around the Laser Tag arena saying "I'm following you 'cause you guys are easy to hit!." That Ariel wrote Definition the summer after her sophomore year is a large part of what makes the book work; her enthusiasm and earnestness create a perfect sense of realism throughout.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ariel is definition awesome, February 6, 2004

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Julia (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Definition (Paperback)

I work in the publishing industry, and have been an avid reader of graphic novels over the past few years. Ariel's work has been amazing to look at. She deals with teenage issues with such originality. It is refreshing to get new insights and experiences into topics that often lack creativity or are afraid to take risks. Not this girl! I see a flourishing career in the future for Ariel. I had to run to three different comic stores in NYC to get my hands on a copy. She's become that sought after. WOW!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WoW!, February 14, 2001

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"jimmee" (Chicago, IL, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Definition (Paperback)

I could not put this book down. What I found so amazing about this book was that fact that she wrote it while she was experiencing it and you can really tell. Its just honest and hilarious. I can't wait to read the next one.