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Ghost World

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Ghost World by Daniel Clowes is a graphic novel that follows the lives of Enid Coleslaw and Rebecca Doppelmeyer, two teenage girls navigating the challenges of adolescence in a small American town. With a mix of wit and cynicism, they explore their identities and confront the uncertainties of the future. The narrative captures the nuances of friendship and the bittersweet transition from adolescence to adulthood.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you appreciate a coming-of-age story filled with dark humour and keen insights into teenage angst. It's perfect for anyone drawn to the complexities of friendship and the challenges of transitioning into adulthood, all illustrated with a unique artistic style.

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Ghost World

A collection of eight interconnected stories follows the friendship between two teenage girls, Enid and Rebecca.

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The Ghost World film, based on Clowes' hit graphic novel of the same name, was released by MGM/UA in the Autumn of 2001.

Written by Clowes and Terry Zwigoff, the story of Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson) has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. This accolade is sure to attract media and public interest to the original comic book.

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Daniel Clowes has captured the essence of teenage angst in Ghost World with striking authenticity, compelling comparisons to classics like The Catcher in the Rye. Readers praise its enduring impact, highlighting how it resonates deeply with the intricacies of the adolescent experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781560974277

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2001

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Edition: Movie Tie-In Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 261.0mm

Weight: 242g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Daniel Clowes is widely regarded as the finest cartoonist of his generation - he is certainly the best-selling. His previous graphic novels include Caricature,

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