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Amelia Aierwood - Basic Witch
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This book is ideal for fans of humorous, heartfelt stories with a magical twist, those interested in contemporary graphic novels, and readers drawn to tales of self-discovery and outsider perspectives.
Inspired by Emily Hampshire's real life and friends.
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Inspired by Emily Hampshire's real life and friends.
Read Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch and root for her as she finds her own magic."
-Amy Poehler (Actress, Producer, Writer)
From the weirdo mind of actor, writer, and producer Emily Hampshire (SCHITT'S CREEK, CHAPELWAITE, 12 MONKEYS), Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch follows the least-favourite daughter of L.A.’s most famous family of witches, the Aierwoods. Amelia’s sisters have all followed in the footsteps of their prominent parents but everything Amelia does is just a little… off-brand. A late bloomer who has yet to find her calling, Amelia uses her powers for mostly mundane problems but even those lead to magical misfires. As her family's fame continues to rise, they have no choice but to exclude their bumbling black-sheep daughter from the next great chapter of the Aierwoods - reality TV! With the help of her adopted brother Spaghetti - who she accidentally turned into a yeti… long story - Amelia must carve her own path outside of her family’s influence.
"Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch is not only the wittiest, but the most brightly coloured analysis of celebrity culture I have ever read. Amelia is an endearing and resourceful heroine, and I found the fart scene particularly pungent. Brava, Emily Hampshire!"
-Alison Bechdel (Author, Fun Home)
"Basic Witch is a deliriously fun tale filled with chaotic and surprising characters. Emily Hampshire has cast quite a spell with this wacky and warm, passionately bent tale about music, belonging, sandwiches, and the unforgettable world of Amelia Aierwood—an endlessly entertaining young witch with a touch of sadness in her eyes. Bravo Emily!"
-Cameron Crowe (Writer-Director)
"The 'Basic Witch' at the centre of Emily Hampshire's debut graphic novel is anything but basic. The misfit of her famous family, I couldn't help but think that Schitt's Creek's Stevie Budd and Amelia share some DNA: both characters go on a journey to discover that everything they thought was their problem... is actually their superpower.
The story is told with equal parts heart and humour and is ultimately deeply affecting because it's about us. All of us who've ever felt like we didn't fit in and needed to change ourselves to measure up. Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch shows us that being your authentic self is the most powerful magic of all."
-Jim Kwik (New York Times Best-Selling Author, Limitless)
"Smart, anxious, and hilariously relatable, Amelia Aierwood and her misadventures are a fun blast of heartfelt magic for every kid (or adult) who has ever felt like they didn't belong."
-Jonathan Tropper (New York Times Best-Selling Author, This Is Where I Leave You)
"Sabrina-meets-The Kardashians in Emily Hampshire's triumphant foray into comics. A wonderfully subversive take on the witch genre—and a masterclass in world building—the story of Amelia and the instantly iconic Aierwood clan carries the same message of love and inclusivity that made Schitt's Creek one of the most groundbreaking comedies of the 21st century.
Honestly, I can't remember life before Spaghetti the Yeti—and I don't want to."
-Sam Damshenas (Entertainment Editor, Gay Times)
"Infectious, funny, and heartwarming, Basic Witch offers a fresh take on family dynamics, magic, and the universal pursuit of figuring yourself out.
We volunteer to be honorary members of the Aierwood Family. Adopt us, Amelia!"
-Tegan and Sara (Musicians)
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781954928510
Publisher: Z2 comics
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 June 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Z2 comics
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Kristen Gudsnuk
- Edited by Jasminne Saravia
- Designed by Lauryn Ipsum
- Illustrated by Ames Liu
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 318g
Pages: 120
About the Author
Actress, writer and producer Emily Hampshire is best known for her role as “Stevie Budd” in the hit comedy series Schitt’s Creek opposite Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara. The series recently made history by winning nine Emmy Awards across all major categories in its final season. She can currently be seen starring in the highly acclaimed Amazon series The Rig and will next be seen in the upcoming romantic comedy The End of Sex.
Emily also stars opposite Adrien Brody in Chapelwaite, a series based on Stephen King’s short story Jerusalem’s Lot, which premiered in the U.S. last year, and is well known for her role in the Hulu series 12 Monkeys, for which she earned numerous accolades for her performance in the character first made iconic by Brad Pitt. Her recent credits include starring opposite Maddie Ziegler in the coming-of-age “traumedy” Bloody Hell from director Molly McGlynn; Zoe Lister-Jones’ Roku Comedy Series Slip; Jake Johnson’s Self-Reliance opposite Andy Samberg and Anna Kendrick and the Hulu horror comedy Appendage directed by Anna Zlokovic.
Emily is a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, of which she is a member. She has used her voice to support and spread awareness for the community and she strives to work with more LGBTQ+ actors, writers, producers, and fashion designers. All of her projects in development include LGBTQ+ characters—not just to be inclusive but to normalize and reduce stigma, particularly for trans and non-binary people. Hampshire has been featured in The Advocate, Gay Times, and many other publications talking about LGBTQ+ representation. GLAAD recognizes her as a prominent and supportive member of the LGBTQ+ community.
A Montreal native, Hampshire currently splits her time between Toronto and Los Angeles.
Eliot Rahal is a comics/writer and creator best known for his work on HOT LUNCH SPECIAL, MIDNIGHT VISTA and CULT CLASSIC.
From Vancouver, BC in Canada, and graduating cum laude from the Maryland Institute College Art, Ames (or Amy) is an illustrator who draws their inspiration from their own life, nature, music, and other things they find beautiful or humorous. In their spare time, they like to ride the longboards that they design and paint as well as try to teach themselves guitar.
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