Ghost World

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Daniel Clowes, Terry Zwigoff

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Fantagraphics
08 January 2010

Graphic novels; Fiction-related items; Graphic Novel; Ignatz Award

Ghost World has become a cultural and generational touchstone, and continues to enthrall and inspire readers over a decade after its original release as a graphic novel. Originally serialized in the pages of the seminal comic book Eightball throughout the mid-1990s, this quasi-autobiographical story (the name of one of the protagonists is famously an anagram of the author's name) follows the adventures of two teenage girls, Enid and Becky, two best friends facing the prospect of growing up, and more importantly, apart. Daniel Clowes is one of the most respected cartoonists of his generation, and Ghost World is his magnum opus. Adapted into a major motion picture directed by Terry Zwigoff (director of the acclaimed documentary Crumb), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. This graphic novel is a must for any self-respecting comics fan's library.

By: Daniel Clowes, Terry Zwigoff
Imprint: Fantagraphics
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Media tie-in
Dimensions: Height: 261mm, Width: 168mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 242g
ISBN: 9781560974277
ISBN 10: 1560974273
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 08 January 2010
Recommended Age: From 13 to 17 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Daniel Clowes is widely regarded as the finest cartoonist of his generation - he is certainly the best-selling. His previous graphic novels include Caricature,

Reviews for Ghost World (GN)

The appeal of Daniel Clowes' breakout graphic novel lies not from what could be predictable plotting, but from its engaging character work. It is the relationship between outsider teens Enid and Rebecca that holds readers in its hilariously cynical sway from panel one. Ranked #10 of The 25 Greatest Gen X Books of All Time (2009). Ranked #6 of The 20 Best Graphic Novels of the Decade (2009). The most readable comic of the year.-- Best of 2000