Bald
Published on 22. October 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-63779-080-9 (ISBN)
Description
Tereza never thought she would go bald before her boyfriend did. She couldn't imagine being unable to sweep her hair up in a ponytail or to style it in other ways. But when she lost all her hair in just a couple of months due to alopecia, her perspective on relationships and work-and above all, herself- radically changed.
Navigating the particular trauma of female hair loss, Tereza comes to terms with her new reality with humor and self-reflection in this prize-winning graphic memoir featuring eye-catching art by Stepanka Jislova.
Navigating the particular trauma of female hair loss, Tereza comes to terms with her new reality with humor and self-reflection in this prize-winning graphic memoir featuring eye-catching art by Stepanka Jislova.
Reviews / Votes
"Lighthearted yet insightful. . . . An adept portrayal of how looks are never just about looks."-Publishers Weekly "Bald is not an adventurous adventure. Or perhaps it is, or at least as adventurous as a princess in an ancient realm surrounded by dangers (and suitors), coming to realize herself, her destiny."
-Paul Buhle Comics Grinder "An informative personal journey with some surprising discoveries and fascinating comparisons."
-Frank Plowright The Slings & Arrows
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pennsylvania State University Press
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63779-080-9 (9781637790809)
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Persons
Tereza Cechova stopped wearing a wig a long time ago, but she hasn't stopped talking about alopecia. She studied journalism and media sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University in Prague. Together with Stepanka Jislova, she founded Laydeez do Comics Praha, which promotes the work of female comic book authors.
Stepanka Jislova graduated from the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art in Pilsen. She is the author or coauthor of seven comic books, including SUPRO and Heartcore, and her short comic stories have been published in several anthologies.
Stepanka Jislova graduated from the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art in Pilsen. She is the author or coauthor of seven comic books, including SUPRO and Heartcore, and her short comic stories have been published in several anthologies.