- Paperback: 120 pages
- Publisher: Fantagraphics Books (Sep 8 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1560975431
- ISBN-13: 978-1560975434
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 16.8 x 1.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 308 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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#72,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #61 in Books > Comics & Graphic Novels > Publishers > Fantagraphics
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Product Description
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Artist Martin DeSerres, 38, was getting by on children's book illustration when a grant he had applied for finally came through, enabling a project he called "The Eroticism of Homeliness." Finding models was at first difficult, but Tina, a teenager, eventually kept her appointment with him. Chubby, bespectacled, pimpled, she seemed overweeningly shy. But she warmed to posing, especially in the nude. And Martin fell for her. Sex ensued, and it was the experienced, even jaded man who felt, perhaps, in love. For Tina, everything was much more casual. She enjoyed pleasing Martin and fulfilling his fantasies, but when he tried to fulfill hers, such as she had told him, she recoiled and eventually left. Cooper's chunky, brutal drawing style fairly drains the sexually explicit story of prurient interest without, however, making it repulsive. Indeed, this legend of sexual obsession chimes with the great Japanese novelist Tanizaki's similar stories (see the novel Naomi and several pieces in The Gourmet Club ). Truly and honorably, a graphic novel for adults only. Ray Olson
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Review
Cooper has finally staked his claim as one of the very best cartoonists working today. -- Peter Bagge, author of Hate
Cooper's drawing is visceral, assured, charming and sometimes terrifying, and his narrative sense never falters. -- Scram
[A] combination of the gritty realism of R. Crumb mixed with the wild imagination of Dr. Seuss. -- The Prodigal Sun --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Cooper's drawing is visceral, assured, charming and sometimes terrifying, and his narrative sense never falters. -- Scram
[A] combination of the gritty realism of R. Crumb mixed with the wild imagination of Dr. Seuss. -- The Prodigal Sun --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Uncomfortable...yet strangely tittilating....,
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This review is from: Ripple A Predilection for Tina (Paperback)
Reading this graphic novel is like being thrown into the deep end of the pool: you aren't expecting such blunt and graphic realism, but once you get into it, it's hard to take your eyes away. Take care: this isn't remotely for a kid of any age.Since the summary is taken care of, I will say that I found myself thinking the story plays out almost like a FA (fat admirer) confession, of sorts. The ideas, art and ultimately the moral are much deeper and more personal than the brutish, roughly realistic and oftentimes disturbing art style would let on. The idea of large women being attractive is not found much in modern media, let alone in comic books. At first glance this appears to be a perverse sex romp, but don't judge this book by its cover.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ever read something that got under your skin?,
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This review is from: Suckle: The Status of Basil (Paperback)
Dave's art always makes my skin crawl, but it's also hypnotic -- the pages are interesting enough that I find myself skipping ahead without reading just to take in the landscapes that he's come up with (or the various fluids that might be dripping off his characters or buildings at any given time).The story follows the beggings of Basil's life -- we see his birth, his first meeting with other humans (?), and his first experience with psychedaelics. And as this is a Dave Cooper book, there's lots of sex (none of it vanilla) and violence thrown into the mix! Highly recommended!
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Uncomfortable...yet strangely tittilating....,
By K. Leal "Novel addict :: *_*::" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ripple A Predilection for Tina (Paperback)
Reading this graphic novel is like being thrown into the deep end of the pool: you aren't expecting such blunt and graphic realism, but once you get into it, it's hard to take your eyes away. Take care: this isn't remotely for a kid of any age.Since the summary is taken care of, I will say that I found myself thinking the story plays out almost like a FA (fat admirer) confession, of sorts. The ideas, art and ultimately the moral are much deeper and more personal than the brutish, roughly realistic and oftentimes disturbing art style would let on. The idea of large women being attractive is not found much in modern media, let alone in comic books. At first glance this appears to be a perverse sex romp, but don't judge this book by its cover. 7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ever read something that got under your skin?,
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This review is from: Suckle: The Status of Basil (Paperback)
Dave's art always makes my skin crawl, but it's also hypnotic -- the pages are interesting enough that I find myself skipping ahead without reading just to take in the landscapes that he's come up with (or the various fluids that might be dripping off his characters or buildings at any given time).The story follows the beggings of Basil's life -- we see his birth, his first meeting with other humans (?), and his first experience with psychedaelics. And as this is a Dave Cooper book, there's lots of sex (none of it vanilla) and violence thrown into the mix! Highly recommended!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just Brilliant,
By Michelle N - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ripple A Predilection for Tina (Paperback)
I'm not much when it comes to writing reviews but as a frequent comic book reader I must say that this comic book was a delightful read.Most might think that the book may be more geared for males but I think other wise. As a female I thought the story was though provoking and paced beautifully. The ink work is detailed and specific to the mood of the book. I like how the line work changes from blue to pink at some parts. It can be graphic but, unlike in some books, it has purpose. The nudity is there to compliment the them and pushes the story along. If your willing to try something new and something a big more daring then your typical PG comic book, (if that's typical for you) then you should pick this up. By far this comic book is one of my favorites among others of Dave Coopers work. Just fantastic. |
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