Graphic

The phenomenal Lynda Barry single-handedly created a literary genre all her own, the graphic memoir/how-to, otherwise known as the best-selling, the acclaimed, the adored, and the inspirational What It Is. The award-winning book posed, explored, and answered the question: “Do you wish you could write?” Now with Picture This, Barry asks: “Do you wish you could draw?” It features the return of Barry’s most beloved character, Marlys, and introduces a new one, the Near-Sighted Monkey.

The Best American Comics showcases the work of both established and up-and-coming contributors. Editor Neil Gaiman—one of the top writers in modern comics and the award-winning author of novels and children’s books—has culled the best stories from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, mini-comics, and the Internet to create this cutting-edge collection. “This yearly anthology is always something to look forward to, with its impressive editors, juicy forewords, and superabundance of comics genius between its two covers. A thrilling and varied journey from start to finish,” says Publishers Weekly.