Book By Its Cover

12.4.08
David Heatley

David Heatley has a new graphic memoir out which is a big hardcover collection of his work. There’s six sections, all together, one of them is his “Sex History” which is republished from this comic I posted about a long while ago. The only difference is there are censors over all the genitals! I guess the publishers couldn’t take the actual penetration parts- a little too scandalous for a Barnes & Noble New Releases table.(see below in comments) I really enjoyed the “Family History” where he chronicles the story of his family from his great-great grandparents up until his own children’s births. It’s always really fun to read his tiny panels- so much happens in each inch by inch box. David also has this raw honesty to his work. I always think I know enough about him to be his best friend at this point. You can be his best friend if you want too, buy this book here.
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7 Comments
12/4/08  10:03pm
Abi wrote

Yay! I love any book titled after a Ramones lyric. Thanks for featuring this one! Perhaps the censor bars will protect my delicate sensibilities.


12/5/08  1:36am
Cory Weaver wrote

David Heatley actually chose to put the bars over the genitals…

Listen here: http://www.edrants.com/segundo/david-heatley-bss-247/#comments


12/5/08  10:26am
julia wrote

Wow! Thanks Cory for the link.


12/6/08  7:45pm
THE ARGYLE ACADEMY wrote

I first saw some of David’s mini comics years and years back and wasn’t that impressed for some reason. I picked this book up at the bookstore a few days back and was blown away. The stories and intricate art are amazing. A must read. – mike lowery


12/6/08  8:01pm
Stickers & Donuts wrote

I love comic books with tiny panels! like chris ware!


12/8/08  8:39am
Laura wrote

Ooh this looks really good!


12/29/08  4:03pm
tom wrote

this book is some racist bullsh*t



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