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Monica (graphic novel)
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| Monica | |
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| Creator | Daniel Clowes |
| Date | October 3, 2023 |
| Page count | 106 pages |
| Publisher | Fantagraphics |
| ISBN | 978-1683968825 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Patience |
Monica is a graphic novel by American cartoonist Daniel Clowes, published in 2023 by Fantagraphics.[1] Described as a genre-bending thriller, is a series of interconnected narratives that collectively tell the life story of its title character.
The book also explores cults, conspiracy theories, and the mid-20th century.
Reception
[edit]Monica received critical acclaim. In his review for The New York Times, Junot Díaz deemed the graphic novel "a masterpiece",[2] while Vanity Fair stated that Clowes had reached a "new artistic peak".[3]
American filmmaker Ari Aster named Monica the Best Book of 2023.[4]
The comic also received the prestigious Fauve d'Or at the 51e Édition of the "Festival de la BD d'Angoulême" in January 2024.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Monica" Fantagraphics. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Díaz, Junot (October 2, 2023). "Daniel Clowes Dreams of the Apocalypse". The New York Times. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Hood, Bryan (October 2, 2023). "Daniel Clowes on His Most Personal Work Yet". Vanity Fair. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Dolan, Leah (December 19, 2023). "The best books of 2023, according to global tastemakers". CNN. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ "Palmarès 2024 - Festival de la Bande Dessinée d'Angoulême". www.bdangouleme.com (in French). Retrieved January 28, 2024.
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