Fun Home : A Family Tragicomic

by Bechdel, Alison

• ISBN13: 9780618871711
• ISBN10: 0618871713
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780547347004
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780544709041, 9780618477944, 9781417823147
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-05
• Publisher: MARINER BOOKS
• More Book Details

About This Book

Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic

ISBN: 9780618871711

Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic is a groundbreaking and critically acclaimed graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in family dynamics, personal history, and the complexities of human relationships.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in courses that focus on graphic literature, memoirs, and LGBTQ+ studies. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of personal history and artistic expression. The book's unique blend of humor, literary allusion, and heartbreaking detail makes it accessible to a wide range of readers.

History and Editions

Fun Home was first published on June 5, 2007, by Mariner Books Classics. Since its release, it has become a national bestseller and has received numerous awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist and the Stonewall Book Award. The book's impact extends beyond its literary merit; it has also been recognized for its contribution to the LGBTQ+ community and its role in shaping the genre of graphic memoirs.

Author and Other Works

Alison Bechdel is the author of Fun Home. She is known for her innovative use of graphic storytelling to explore complex personal and family histories. Bechdel's work often delves into themes of identity, family secrets, and the power of storytelling. Other notable works by Bechdel include Are You My Mother? A Comic Drama, which explores her relationship with her mother, and Dykes to Watch Out For, a long-running comic strip that has been collected into several volumes.

Key Features

• Groundbreaking Storytelling: Fun Home uses graphic storytelling to explore the fraught relationship between Alison Bechdel and her late father, Bruce Bechdel.
• Literary Allusions: The book is rich in literary allusions, making it a fascinating read for those interested in both graphic literature and literary theory.
• Personal History: The memoir is deeply personal, offering a unique perspective on family dynamics and personal identity.
• Critical Acclaim: Fun Home has received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling and its contribution to the field of graphic literature.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780618871711
• Paperback: ISBN-10: 0618871713
• eBook: Available through various digital platforms
• Used Copies: Available from various sellers, including AbeBooks and KuleliBooks (see [3] and [4])

Publication Details

• Publisher: Mariner Books Classics
• Publication Date: June 5, 2007
• Number of Pages: Varies depending on the edition
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Varies depending on the edition
• Dimensions: Varies depending on the edition

Other Editions and Formats

• Signed Editions: Available from HarperCollins (see [2])
• Exclusive Editions: Available from HarperCollins (see [2])

Related ISBNs:

• 0618871713 (ISBN 10)
• 9780618871711 (ISBN 13)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

ALISON BECHDEL has been a careful archivist of her own life and kept a journal since she was ten. Since 1983 she has been chronicling the lives of various characters in the fictionalized “Dykes to Watch Out For” strip, “one of the preeminent oeuvres in the comics genre, period” (Ms.). The strip is syndicated in 50 alternative newspapers, translated into multiple languages, and collected into a book series with a quarter of a million copies in print. Utne magazine has listed DTWOF as “one of the greatest hits of the twentieth century.”