The Times I Knew I Was Gay

Name: The Times I Knew I Was Gay
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780349013213
Price: 39.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

A Graphic Memoir 'for everyone. Candid, authentic and utterly charming' Sarah Waters

By Eleanor Crewes

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.92

( 7,470 ratings, 1,376 reviews)

Summary

The Times I Knew I Was Gay is a tender and funny graphic memoir by Eleanor Crewes, chronicling her journey of self-discovery and identity. From childhood obsessions with BUFFY's Willow to navigating first relationships and moments of self-denial, Ellie shares her story with warmth and humour. Through expressive illustrations, the book captures the ongoing process of coming out and finding belonging.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$39⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

The Times I Knew I Was Gay

$39⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for readers interested in graphic memoirs, LGBTQ+ themes, and stories of personal growth. Fans of honest, heartfelt narratives and coming-of-age tales will find this memoir especially rewarding.

A tender and funny graphic memoir about coming out, identity and love by an exciting emerging artist

Description

A tender and funny graphic memoir about identity, love and Willow from BUFFY

Ellie always knew she was different. Contrary and creative, she wore black, obsessed over Willow in BUFFY and somehow never really liked boys. As she grew, so did her fears and a deep sense of unbelonging. From her first communion to her first girlfriend via a swathe of self-denial, awkward encounters and everyday courage, Ellie's journey is told through tender and funny illustrations - a self-portrait sketched out from the heart.

The Times I Knew I Was Gay reminds us that sexuality is not often determined by falling in love with others, but by coming to terms with oneself; that people must come out not just once but again and again. Full of vitality and love, it will ring true for anyone who took time to discover who they truly are.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Crewes' beautifully illustrated memoir resonates deeply with anyone exploring adulthood and self-awareness. Praised for its candour and charm by Sarah Waters, it is described as funny, relatable, and authentically capturing the complexities of sexuality by Alice Oseman and Tillie Walden. Reviewers highlight its poignant honesty, wit, and insightful observations on queer life and identity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349013213

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Illustration: Over 100 B&W illustrations throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 320

Collections

Adult Graphic Novels Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Eleanor Crewes Fiction Graphic Novels LGBTQ+ Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies

About the Author

Eleanor Crewes is a London-based illustrator and writer. She graduated from Illustration at University of The Arts London in 2016. The Times I Knew I Was Gay was first created as a hand-stitched zine which Crewes biked across London to various comic shops. As demand grew her zine developed into a larger book that she published in 2018 with Good Comics. After selling out the first edition, Crewes expanded it into a fully-fledged memoir with Virago and Scribner for publication in 2020. Crewes currently lives in North London and is working on a children's graphic novel.

Also by Eleanor Crewes

View all

Lilla the Accidental Witch

By Eleanor Crewes

Paperback

Sold Out