The Last Gay Man on Earth

Name: The Last Gay Man on Earth
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SKU: 9781951491239
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By Ype Driessen

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Summary

The Last Gay Man on Earth is a captivating graphic memoir by Ype Driessen, blending photographs with heartfelt storytelling. It follows Ype, a gay man in Amsterdam, as he faces his fear of flying while accompanying his boyfriend Nico to America. Along the journey, Ype confronts his social and sexual anxieties, neurotic tendencies, and imposter syndrome, all while exploring the desire to be truly authentic with the help of a quirky, sentient robot vacuum named Chupi.
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Ideal for readers of graphic memoirs and LGBTQ+ narratives, especially those who appreciate candid, humorous, and introspective stories about self-discovery and personal challenges.

Description

A delightful graphic memoir told in photographs.

Ype is a gay man living in Amsterdam with his boyfriend Nico. When asked by Nico to accompany him on a work trip to America, Ype must confront his deep fear of flying. While doing so, Ype finds he also has to come to terms with his social and sexual anxieties, his neurotic nature, and a serious case of imposter syndrome.

What follows is a moving and deeply personal story, filled with humour as well as drama—surprising, honest, and unforgettable. Ype embarks on an adventure that leads him to his ultimate fantasy: being the last person on earth. Encouraged by a sentient robot vacuum cleaner called Chupi, he finds out what it really means to be true to yourself.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781951491239

Publisher: Street Noise Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Street Noise Books

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 224

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels LGBTQ+ Ype Driessen

About the Author

Ype Driessen is one of the world's foremost creators of photo comics. Since 2007, he's been making daily photo comics about his own life, starring his family and friends. Ype's work has been published in numerous Dutch newspapers and magazines. This is his debut graphic novel.