Ariel goes to high school, discovers that she is a lesbian, meets other girls and has occasional sex and alcohol. From the mighty pen of ariel schrag comes the fourth graphically documented and some of it is pretty graphica plus in my book. Ok, im gonna write a comic about my freshman year of high school. Some parts of it are really good, but other parts made me feel embarrassed for ariel the way i would feel if i.
This is a very interesting story in which i can easily relate to myself. Ariel schrag s compiled comic journal of her junior year in high school and her coming out story. Potential the high school comic chronicles of ariel. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag high. This inviting collection of schrags autobiographical short comics combines old and new works, organized not by the.
Awkward, definition and potential are the three comic works collected into two volumes, with awkward and definition sharing a volume by ariel schrag about her days in high school which stand out as especially remarkable because. Ariel schrag women in comics wiki fandom powered by wikia. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag touchstone, 2009 isbn 9781416552376. Ariel schrag concludes her turbulent ride through high school in the longawaited final volume of her acclaimed series of compelling and strikingly honest autobiographical graphic novels. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag high school chronicles of ariel schrag by schrag, ariel april 7, 2009 paperback on. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag and potential, i anticipating loving this one, too. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag high school chronicles of ariel schrag by ariel schrag 20090407 on. A novel 2014, houghton mifflin harcourt, isbn 9780544142930. Potential the high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag by ariel schrag. Jun 12, 2009 the fourth chapterthird book in ariel schrag s high school chronicles, likewise details not only schrag s senior year at berkeley high, but also the aftermath of her parents divorce, her search for a scientific explanation for her homosexuality, her continued heartbreak over her boycrazy exgirlfriend, her doordie devotion to her comics, and her selfimage as it relates to her.
Likewise ebook by ariel schrag 9781439159255 rakuten kobo. Once i read this summary, i couldnt take much of what suat had to say seriously, since he hadnt really read the book. Ariel schrag is currently considered a single author. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag high school chronicles of ariel schrag ariel schrag on. One of the great achievements of contemporary comics. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag 2008. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag by ariel schrag. A novel 2014, houghton mifflin harcourt, isbn 9780544142930 part of it.
Its very uneven in the way a kind of even edited journal can be, in terms of the art and insight and narrative. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag touchstone, 2009 isbn 9781416552376 dyke march, in how beautiful the ordinary. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag high school chronicles of ariel schrag reprint by ariel schrag isbn. The high school comic chronicles book series by ariel schrag includes books potential, likewise. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag series. Likewise, the final installment of ariel schrag s comic chronicle of her high school career, was years in the making and worth every second. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag by. Likewise book by ariel schrag official publisher page simon. Schrag can go from cartoony to chiaroscuro within a page, which mirrors the complexities of her story.
Potential by ariel schrag ariel schrag continues her tumultuous passage through high school in the second book of her acclaimed series of frank, insightful. Potential by ariel schrag overdrive rakuten overdrive. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Schrag presents the final chapter of her high school comic chronicles. Likewise 2000, slave labor graphics, magazine format stuck in the middle. In likewise, ariel schrag represents, in comic form, the emotional tumult of her senior year of high school 199798, centered on an ongoing relationship with a girl she was in love with who sort of just wanted to be friends. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag 2009, touchstone, isbn 9781416552376 adam.
Schrag s work is proof positive, if any more be needed, that the comic book is just as legitimate an art form as any other medium in the world and can explore the human condition as eloquently as any novel. In the high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag, her fourpart series of autobiographical graphic novels, the 29yearold cartoonist moves. The second volume of the high school comic chronicles finds the author dealing with all sorts of personal challenges, both at home and at school. May 04, 2009 likewise, a wry comic about growing up gay cartoonist ariel schrag s compulsive, autobiographical comics map the peaks and valleys of high school life in the 1990s. Noahs post battle at the likewise roundtable sums up my general response. During the summer following each year at berkeley high school in california, ariel wrote a comic book about her experiences. But after 100 pages of schrag obsessing over her exgirlfriend, i was 500% done with that. Potential book by ariel schrag official publisher page. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag high school chronicles of ariel schrag by ariel schrag isbn. Ariel schrag born december 29, 1979, in berkeley, california is the creator of the autobiographical comics awkward, definition, potential, and likewise.
The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag paperback. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag by ariel. A readers guide to marjane satrapis persepolis search. Seventeen comics from an unpleasant age editor, 2007 viking press, may, isbn 9780670062218 awkward and definition. Third and final volume of the high school comic chronicles potential, 2008, etc.
Ariel schrag is also the author of the autobiographical comic books potential, which was nominated for an eisner award, and likewise. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag an exhaustive and often overwrought tome with an obsessive pen craft as unnerving as schrags storm of babydyke dilemmas and crises. Jun 25, 2008 presents a webseries based on chapter 4 of ariel schrag s high school comic chronicle potential a video comic complete with original soundtrack and character voices performed by ariel. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag high school chronicles of ariel schrag. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag, awkward and definition, and several more. She is currently a writer for the hbo series how to make it in america and was a writer for the showtime series the l word. A conversation with ariel schrag the comics journal. Read likewise the high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag by ariel schrag available from rakuten kobo.
The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag by ariel schrag online at alibris. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. The artists senior year is full of profound changes, and its no accident that the strip invokes ulysses, infinite jest and the brothers karamazov. Likewise by ariel schrag overdrive rakuten overdrive. Likewise the high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag high school chronicles of ariel schrag by schrag. Next year, touchstone will release likewise, in which senior year hits and the story of schrags high school career comes to an end. Apr 07, 2009 ariel schrag concludes her turbulent ride through high school in the longawaited final volume of her acclaimed series of compelling and strikingly honest autobiographical graphic novels.
Im glad it exists as a model for other kids to do it, and as a record for teachers and parents. Beginning in her freshman year of high school, schrag began. This is book three from ariel schrags autobiographical high school comic chronicles, written while schrag was in high school and living in berkeley, calif. This installment has an epic scope and scale as it deals with everything transpiring in schrags life, mind and art while she prepares for the transition from. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Okay, so i have some reservations about giving a book five stars when it contains a lot of fatphobia, butchphobia and coercive sex scenes. Ariel schrag continues her tumultuous passage through high school in the second book of her acclaimed series of frank, insightful, and painfully honest autobiographical graphic novels. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag high school chronicles of ariel schrag 9781416552376. Potential the high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag. Awkward and definition by ariel schrag, 9781416552314, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Ariel schrag born december 29, 1979 is an american cartoonist and television writer who. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag 2009. Likewise book by ariel schrag official publisher page. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag high school chronicles of ariel schrag by ariel schrag 20090407 ariel schrag on.
Heres an archive of the featured works so far today we look at a wonderful collection of graphic novels by ariel schrag detailing her high school experience. Ariel schrag was born in berkeley, california in 1979. Ariel schrag captures the american high school experience in all its awkward, questioning glory in awkward and definition, the first of three amazingly honest autobiographical graphic novels about her teenage years. Set in berkeley, california, likewise takes us into the holy grail of teenagers, every bit as terrifying as it is liberating. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag ariel schrag. Its a wonderful experience growing up with schrag and experiencing her teen years vicariously. Ariel schrag concludes her turbulent ride through high school in the long. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag 2008, touchstone, isbn 9781416552352 likewise. One issue with likewise is that it works much better if youve read the previous three books in the series. See the complete high school comic chronicles series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag touchstone, 2008 isbn 9781416552352. Ariel schrag high school chronicles of ariel schrag american comic book chronicles. So, likewise is a sprawling, jumbled, unfinishedfeeling collision of postbreakup depression, parental divorce, uncertainly about the future. Written during the summer following her junior year at berkeley high school in california, potential. The fourth chapterthird book in ariel schrags high school chronicles, likewise details not only schrags senior year at berkeley high, but also the aftermath of her parents divorce, her search for a scientific explanation for her homosexuality, her continued heartbreak over her boycrazy exgirlfriend, her doordie devotion to her comics, and her selfimage as it relates to her. Schrags work is proof positive, if any more be needed, that the comic book is just as legitimate an art form as any other medium in the world and can explore the human condition as eloquently as any novel. In high school i was surrounded by groups of people and to be accepted into these groups i had to be a certain type of person. Her debut novel, adam, was published by houghton mifflin harcourt in june 2014. Set in berkeley, california, likewise takes us into the holy grail of teenagers, every. I originally envisioned the series as one 737page book titled likewise, potential for the definition of awkward.
The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag 2008, touchstone, isbn 9781416552314. In the high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag, her fourpart series of autobiographical graphic novels, the 29yearold cartoonist moves yearbyyear through her life as a. Likewise, the final installment of ariel schrags comic chronicle of her high school career, was years in the making and worth every second. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag by ariel schrag touchstone, 359 pp. Its hard to fathom that a 17 year old would be able to be this frank and articulate about exploring her life and all its messiness, but. Beginning in her freshman year of high school, schrag began working on awkward, a series of short strips with cheerfully rudimentary drawing chronicling her real life, pop culture crushes and conversations with friends. The high school comic chronicles of ariel schrag 2009, touchstone, isbn 9781416552376.
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