Anxietyland
Published on 28. April 2026
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-0-241-57289-4 (ISBN)
Description
'Feeling anxious? A bit panicky? Fear not -- cartoonist and self-proclaimed World Champion Overthinker Gemma Correll is here to help you laugh about it' NPR
Come and join us in the magical world of Anxietyland, a theme park like no other. Here, there's so much to see and do: revel in the ups and downs of the Worry-Go-Round, feel the twists and turns of the Anxie-tea cups, and take a scenic ride on the Emotional Roller Coaster to Hangxiety Falls. There's no better place for making new friends, enjoying world-class entertainment, from the Parade of the Therapists to the Magical Thinking Show, and making memories that you'll never forget - even if you want to!
In Anxietyland cartoonist, writer, and long-time-anxious-person, Gemma Correll takes us on a riotous journey through her struggles with anxiety, to the desperate search for relief and finally to the realization that it really is possible to feel OK again. Because sometimes, when you've tried every remedy, all you can do is laugh.
Come and join us in the magical world of Anxietyland, a theme park like no other. Here, there's so much to see and do: revel in the ups and downs of the Worry-Go-Round, feel the twists and turns of the Anxie-tea cups, and take a scenic ride on the Emotional Roller Coaster to Hangxiety Falls. There's no better place for making new friends, enjoying world-class entertainment, from the Parade of the Therapists to the Magical Thinking Show, and making memories that you'll never forget - even if you want to!
In Anxietyland cartoonist, writer, and long-time-anxious-person, Gemma Correll takes us on a riotous journey through her struggles with anxiety, to the desperate search for relief and finally to the realization that it really is possible to feel OK again. Because sometimes, when you've tried every remedy, all you can do is laugh.
Reviews / Votes
Gemma Correll: the cartoonist who perfectly captures millennial anxiety ... A painfully honest read that remains surprisingly lighthearted and accessible * Independent * One of the funniest and most affable mental health memoirs to come along in a while * Publishers Weekly * Gemma's hilarious drawing style provides laughs and relief on some tough topics! Get Gemma's work in your life as a mood stabilizer! -- Maria Bamford Equal parts hysterical, heartbreaking and hopeful. A beautifully illustrated example of the power of sharing authentic stories of mental health -- Jenny Lawson Gemma Correll's Anxietyland is a deeply felt and surprisingly funny book about what it's like to live with the feeling that disaster not just could, but probably will happen at any second. Inhabitants of Anxietyland will relate, and so will everyone else. A great book! -- Roz Chast A poignant memoir about the struggle of living with anxiety. Heartbreaking and perfectly funny at the same time, ANXIETYLAND showcases Gemma Correll's tremendous gifts as an artist and the fortitude that has carried her through anxietyland and beyond -- Felicia Day I have a vacation home in Anxietyland, and Gemma Correll perfectly captures the hunted animal feeling of being a depressed, anxious babe in a way that is so vulnerable and funny and good; this book is honest, and doesn't feel like corny self-help, and is relatable in a way that makes you feel seen, not like a freak -- Samantha Irby Gemma Corell takes us on a roller coaster ride through a life accompanied by two faithful and relentless companions: anxiety and depression. A brave and relatable narrative that allows readers to gain deeper insight into their own emotional rollercoasters, and into what it means to live with mental illness -- Nora Krug In Anxietyland, Gemma Correll's gorgeous memoir about her life-long experiences with anxiety, readers get a front-row seat to her hero's journey. Correll writes honestly and generously about her experiences - what worked and what didn't - and her book is the perfect companion for anyone suffering from anxiety and other mood disorders. This book is the perfect blend of self-disclosure, somatic descriptions, real-talk about gnarly conditions, compassion, and most of all, hope. Everyone in my life needs this tender, heart-filled book -- Christie Tate Gemma overcomes the most frustrating part of anxiety/depression, the inability to express it in words! It made me feel good because it's funny, of course, but more importantly I felt less alone from page one, nay from the cover. It's as valuable as months of talk therapy. I give it my highest recommendation which is my highest recommendation -- Gary Gulman Far-too-relatable and a-lot-bit-healing; Gemma sweeps playfulness and humor into the darkest and most anxious of corners. I loved this book -- Craig Thompson Gemma Correll is the cartoonist that captures our times * Forbes * Feeling anxious? A bit panicky? Fear not - cartoonist and self-proclaimed World Champion Overthinker Gemma Correll is here to help you laugh about it * NPR * Dealing with a mental health condition is no laughing matter. But British illustrator Gemma Correll is channeling her depression and anxiety into her art-and the results are hilarious * Huffington Post * Humorous and illuminating * Booklist *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Books Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 43 mm
Weight
1152 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-57289-4 (9780241572894)
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Gemma Correll is an award-winning cartoonist, writer and illustrator. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, NPR, Elle and Forbes, among many others. Her comics about mental health have been very popular online and are shared by charities. Originally from England, she now lives in California with her husband and their two pugs, Mr Pickles and Zander.