Woman's World: A Graphic Novel

Woman's World: A Graphic Novel

by Graham Rawle (Author)

Synopsis

Norma Fontaine lives in a perfect woman's world of handy tips and sensible advice. Whether it's choosing the right foundation garment or practising feminine allure through meticulous grooming, Norma measures life by the standards set in the magazines she reads.

But everything is not as it seems...

'Barmy but brilliant' -- Raymond Briggs

'This book is astounding ? fiercely original.' -- Patrick McCabe

'...Sparkles with linguistic mischief while detailing a moving and psychologically astute story.' -- Metro

'...The most wildly original novel produced in this country in the past decade...This book is a work of genius.' -- Neel Mukherjee - The Times

'A work of art and an astonishingly moving, funny novel. This is an ingenious wonderful book.' -- Scotland on Sunday

'An exquisitely wayward work of art and outright comic masterpiece...Charming, chilling, sinister, surreal and utterly unforgettable.' -- The Scotsman

'Woman's World is dazzling.' -- Alexander Masters - London Evening Standard

'As mad and believable as a dream' -- Joanna Lumley

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Edition: Main
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Published: 10 Aug 2006

ISBN 10: 1843543680
ISBN 13: 9781843543688
Book Overview: 'An exquisitely wayward work of art and outright comic masterpiece ... charming, chilling, sinister, surreal and utterly unforgettable.' The Scotsman

Media Reviews
'The most wildly original novel produced in this country in the past decade... a work of genius' Neel Mukherjee, The Times * 'An exquisitely wayward work of art and outright comic masterpiece... charming, chilling, sinister, surreal and utterly unforgettable' Scotsman * 'Dazzling' Alexander Masters, Evening Standard * 'Barmy but brilliant' Raymond Briggs * 'This book is astounding... William Burroughs let loose with dressmaker's scissors in the hyper-real landscape of an early sixties Ladybird book... Truly wonderful' Patrick McCabe
Author Bio
Graham Rawle is a writer and collage artist whose visual work incorporates illustration, design, photography and installation. His popular series, 'Lost Consonants' and 'Vowel Movements', appeared in the Guardian 'Weekend' magazine for many years. Among his published books are The Wonder Book of Fun, Lying Doggo, Diary of an Amateur Photographer, Woman's World and The Wizard of Oz. He lives in London. The Card is his latest book.