{"product_id":"penny-a-graphic-memoir-paperback","title":"Penny: A Graphic Memoir - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKarl Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Penny is a major literary figure--right up there with Madame Bovary.\" -- David Sedaris\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This colorful graphic novel features the philosophical and existential musings of a cat named Penny. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Told through a collection of stories, \u003ci\u003ePenny: A Graphic Memoir\u003c\/i\u003e wanders through her colorful imagination as she recalls her humble beginnings on the streets of New York and waxes poetic about the realities of her sheltered life living in an apartment with her owners. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Filled with ennui, angst, and vivid dreams, Penny proves that being a cat is more profound than we once thought. A unique blend of high art and humor, \u003ci\u003ePenny: A Graphic Memoir\u003c\/i\u003e perfectly portrays one cat's struggles between her animal instincts, her philosophical reflections, and the lush creature comforts of a life with human servants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - DISTINCTIVE, BEAUTIFUL, AND FUNNY: Reading like a highbrow Garfield, this unique dose of sardonic wit and cat content combines humor and storytelling with Karl Stevens' very realistic illustration style. Fresh and imaginative, this graphic novel feels familiar and accessible, featuring one of the world's most beloved animals. \u003cbr\u003e - IMPRESSIVE AND DECORATED AUTHOR: Karl Stevens has written four graphic novels, and his comics have appeared regularly in the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker, Village Voice\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBoston Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e. His work has been well received all around, and The Lodger was a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist. \u003cbr\u003e - UNIQUE GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: For cat lovers who have all the classic cat humor books, this is something new that's both unique but familiar, combining a new voice with stunning artwork in a fresh format. For anyone who wonders what their cat is thinking, this book is pitch-perfect, and the gorgeous artwork and package make it a delightful present.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKarl Stevens is a graphic novelist and painter whose comics have appeared regularly in the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker, Village Voice\u003c\/i\u003e (where this series premiered), and \u003ci\u003eBoston Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e. Stevens' graphic novels include \u003ci\u003eWhatever\u003c\/i\u003e (2008), \u003ci\u003eThe Lodger\u003c\/i\u003e (2010), \u003ci\u003eFailure\u003c\/i\u003e (2013), and \u003ci\u003eThe Winner\u003c\/i\u003e (2018). He lives in Boston with his wife and their overlords cats, Penny and Pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 04, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692702699583,"sku":"9781452183053","price":23.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b718034af3422ae971d5141a96554de8.webp?v=1764996310","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/penny-a-graphic-memoir-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}