{"title":"Tommi Parrish","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of Tommi Parrish, an innovative graphic novelist whose work is renowned for its depth and artistry. Celebrated for their unique storytelling, Parrish's narratives are a rich tapestry of emotion, wit, and keen social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into \u003cem\u003eMen I Trust\u003c\/em\u003e, where Parrish intricately explores the complexities of human relationships through deeply relatable characters. The book beautifully captures nuances, drawing readers into a vivid exploration of trust, identity, and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother of Parrish's acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eThe Past is a Grotesque Animal\u003c\/em\u003e, is a compelling narrative that merges existential musings with everyday life. It challenges readers to reflect on the multifaceted nature of personal history and its lingering impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTommi Parrish brings a refreshing perspective to the graphic novel genre, making them a compelling choice for those who appreciate nuanced storytelling paired with striking visual art. Discover their books and become immersed in thought-provoking journeys that linger long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"men-i-trust-by-tommi-parrish-9781922310842","title":"Men I Trust","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMen I Trust\u003c\/em\u003e by Tommi Parrish is a compelling sophomore graphic novel that cements Parrish as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEliza is a thirtysomething struggling single mother and poet. Sasha, in her twenties, is searching for direction after moving back in with her parents and taking up sex work. The two form an unlikely friendship that evolves into something deeper, offering a profound exploration of the lengths people will go to for intimacy in an increasingly isolated society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParrish’s fully realised characters and beautifully painted pages make \u003cem\u003eMen I Trust\u003c\/em\u003e one of the most moving and insightful works of fiction in any medium this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Parrish's bodies dominate the room (and the page), and yet their sheer expanse seems to accentuate their vulnerability as much as their power. They are inescapable, and inescapably exposed ... 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This humane, insightful tale should further burnish Parrish's reputation as a first-rate artist and storyteller.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—Publishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“With the palette of Simon Hanselmann and the emotional heft of Adrian Tomine, Parrish paints a realistic and intimate portrait of queer friendship, the colourful, genderless characters avatars for anyone grappling with how to live a meaningful life under capitalism. Parrish's trademark painted figures animate a nuanced and highly relatable depiction of anxiety, depression and complicated relationships, the characters of Eliza and Sasha alive with humour, personality and astutely observed thoughts and feelings ... 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Balancing emotional honesty with a keen awareness of the human condition, Parrish navigates fear, loneliness, identity, body politics, queer desire, masculinity, fear, and the ever-fluid nature of all human relationships. \u003ci\u003eThe Past is a Grotesque Animal\u003c\/i\u003e collects over two dozen short stories of varying lengths, interspersed with ephemera from Parrish’s own life: diary entries, photographs, illustrations, paintings, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParrish's autobiographical elements inform their voice as a writer and the ways their characters constantly find one another adrift in their own seas of experience, current situations, trauma, and desire. How those characters coexist, how they are complicated by outside forces, and internal ones, affect our hardwired need for meaningful connection. 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