Wendy

Graphic novel, 216 pages

English language

Published April 5, 2014 by Koyama Press.

ISBN:: 978-1-927668-09-2

(1 review)

Wendy is trendy, and has dreams of art stardom—but our young urban protagonist is perpetually derailed by the temptations of punk music, drugs, alcohol, parties, and boys. Hegemonies and hearts are broken in this droll and iconoclastic look at the worlds of art and twentysomethings.

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nicknicknicknick@bookwyrm.social reviewed Wendy by Walter Scott (Wendy, #1)

4 stars

1) "'It was Not My Decision to become a Cultural Bearer. My own innate inquisitive nature has coerced me into this de-centered modality of creation, reflection, and existence, which runs parallel to the norms of post-industrial society. 'It truly is a heavy cross to bear. 'Upon acceptance of this residency, I look forward to bringing forth new possibilities within an alter-modern framework.' RING RING 'Hello?' 'Wazzup slut. Come get wasted by the train tracks, we got a twelve-pack.' 'FUCK YES SEE YOU SOON.'"

2) "[Meanwhile...] 'Mm ohm. You're so fucking hot.' 'YEAH. [A seven will do]. Where's your apartment?' 'NDG' '... NOOOOOO'"

3) "'So – I look forward to reading your scathing review.' 'Actually, I think Wendy and Winona's work is pretty interesting—' 'Not if you want a career, you don't. Listen Byron. Art school was ten years ago for us. It's time to let the fantasy go.'"

4) "From: …

1) "'It was Not My Decision to become a Cultural Bearer. My own innate inquisitive nature has coerced me into this de-centered modality of creation, reflection, and existence, which runs parallel to the norms of post-industrial society. 'It truly is a heavy cross to bear. 'Upon acceptance of this residency, I look forward to bringing forth new possibilities within an alter-modern framework.' RING RING 'Hello?' 'Wazzup slut. Come get wasted by the train tracks, we got a twelve-pack.' 'FUCK YES SEE YOU SOON.'"

2) "[Meanwhile...] 'Mm ohm. You're so fucking hot.' 'YEAH. [A seven will do]. Where's your apartment?' 'NDG' '... NOOOOOO'"

3) "'So – I look forward to reading your scathing review.' 'Actually, I think Wendy and Winona's work is pretty interesting—' 'Not if you want a career, you don't. Listen Byron. Art school was ten years ago for us. It's time to let the fantasy go.'"

4) "From: Winona Whatever. Fuck everyone. I'll see you soon. >:)"

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