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Seeds and Stems

By Simon Hanselmann
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Seeds and Stems compiles Simon Hanselmann's out-of-print, self-published stories featuring Megg, a depressive green-skinned witch; her abusive boyfriend Mogg, an actual cat; their submissive roommate Owl; and the self-destructive Werewolf Jones. Spanning adventures involving lucid dreaming, banking scams, cinema, mixed drinks, alien invasions, and budget vasectomies, this collection offers rare and experimental tales produced between 2016 and 2019, all curated by the artist himself.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This graphic novel is ideal for readers who appreciate dark comedy, experimental storytelling, and candid depictions of mental health struggles, especially fans of alternative comics and subversive humour.

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A spectacular omnibus of never-before-collected Megg, Mogg and Owl shorts, and more!

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In 2016, Hanselmann began producing Xeroxed zines starring the depressive Megg (a green-skinned witch), her abusive boyfriend Mogg (an actual cat), their submissive roommate Owl (a vaguely humanoid owl), and the self-destructively hedonistic Werewolf Jones (half human, half wolf) in print runs of 300 to 500 copies, with hand-painted covers, custom stamps, and hologram security stickers.

Seeds and Stems collects all of these out-of-print, self-published stories produced by the artist between 2016-2019, along with a generous smattering of rarities from various anthologies and magazines.

Megg and Mogg and friends explore the worlds of lucid dreaming, banking scams, cinema, mixed drinks, alien invasions, and budget vasectomies in this varied collection of rare and often experimental adventures, designed and curated entirely by the artist.

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Praised as an "astoundingly well-crafted and punishingly heartfelt depiction of mental illness and codependence" by Vulture, the book captures themes of ennui, self-loathing, and betrayal with raw honesty, according to The Quietus. Library Journal describes it as "hilarious, upsetting, and thoroughly brilliant," highlighting Hanselmann's unique blend of black comedy and insight into mental health. Reviewers from Forbes and The Fader commend its outrageous humour and profound exploration of troubled friendships.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683963097

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 350

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About the Author

Simon Hanselmann hails from Tasmania, Australia and now resides with his family in Los Angeles, CA. His bestselling New York Times series Megg, Mogg and Owl has been translated into thirteen languages, won multiple Eisner Awards and won Best Series at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2018. His work has been displayed internationally including shows at Galerie Martel in Paris and a solo exhibition / installation at the Bellevue Arts Museum.

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