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Life of the Party

Most everyone has heard the phrase "sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll." But "sex, drugs, rock-and-roll, and comics"? You bet. In a gloriously straightforward manner, Mary Fleener illustrates her oftentimes decadent social experiences in this complete collection of her autobiographical comics work. The tableaux she weaves are a candid take on the party scene of Southern California, but what is most distinctive isn't her storytelling — it's her art. She has developed a unique style that she calls "cubismo": a blend of underground comix and cubism. She uses this style to convey changes in mental states — specifically, changes in the subjective fields of experience — whether from anger, frustration, or drug use. A truly remarkable achievement.

  • Pages
  • 156
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9781560972617
  • Genres
  • comics, memoir, humor, music
  • Release date
  • 1997