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How Loathsome

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What's it about? Lots of things, and nothing. It's about gender, the social identity, but not about body features that determine sex. It's about the act of sex, too, or maybe just an act. It's about the constant, demanding search for the next big head rush - maybe not a thrill, but the thing that makes you feel like you're really alive. It's also about heroin, and the search for no feeling at all. Lost people, finding each other. Sometimes. For a while.

The artwork is stark and strong. It's angular and harsh, like the people in it. It varies a lot - black and white plus tan, B&W with grays, and a strong mix of computer work with pen and ink. In fact, I'd use this book to straighten out some dumb art student who wants to jump all the way into electronic images: it's not either/or, it's about expression. Have a picture with something to say, then combine the tools to say it.

It's hard, raw, and ugly in places. It's just really well done. I'm looking for more by this art team.

//wiredweird

If you've had the pleasure of reading Danielle Willis' wonderful poetry collection, "Dogs in Lingerie" you really must read this book.
If you have transgendered friends,are transgender,or are simply a wonderful libertine, you muse read this book.

An objective and kind vision into the SF underground;
no punches are pulled- this is intelligently clear storytelling with Ted Naifeh's gorgeous illustrations.

Keep in mind that one, the book is over before you know it, two, it is an illustrated novel, and three, for an aging deathrocker like meself, you will most likely be consumed with sweet nostalgia for your glory years.

I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. I have adored this book since the day I got it. Ted Naifeh is truly brilliant from gloom cookie and beyond I have adored every book he has had a part of.

This book is absolutely brilliant. From the begining to the end your left with one question....So is she a she or not? The writing is...funny, sometimes cynical, but always deep. I would definantly reccamend this.