Shortcomings

Description: Shortcomings PRODUCT DETAILS: Product Description The 2007 New York Times Book Review Notable Book now in paperbackLauded for its provocative and insightful portrayal of interpersonal relationships, Adrian Tomine's politically charged Shortcomings was one of the most acclaimed books of 2007. Among many interviews and reviews in outlets around the country, Tomine was interviewed by Terry Gross on NPR's Fresh Air and also in The Believer, New York magazine, and Giant Robot. Shortcomings landed on countless "best of" lists, including those in Entertainment Weekly and The New York Times; was praised by Junot Díaz in Publishers Weekly; and was the subject of a solo review in The New York Times Book Review that drew comparison between Tomine and Philip Roth. The groundbreaking graphic novel now returns in paperback. Review “Meticulously observed . . . Pitch-perfect and succinct. [Tomine] is an invisible reporter, a scientist of the heart.” ―The New York Times Book Review“Exploring race, adulthood, and ambition with exquisitely tuned humor and poignancy, Shortcomings is a graphic narrative as piercingly realistic as any prose fiction. A” ―Entertainment Weekly“Shortcomings is Tomine's richest and most rewarding read, packed with the most human characters he has ever created.” ―Star-Tribune (Minneapolis)“One of the most masterful cartoonists of his generation . . . [Shortcomings is] equal parts poignant, hilarious, and sad.” ―The Village Voice About the Author Adrian Tomine is the author of Scenes from an Impending Marriage, Shortcomings, Summer Blonde, Sleepwalk, 32 Stories, and the comic book series Optic Nerve. He is also an illustrator for The New Yorker, Esquire, and Rolling Stone, and his stories have appeared in The Best American Nonrequired Reading and An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and True Stories. A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, Tomine lives in Brooklyn, New York. Features: Drawn Quarterly PAYMENT SHIPPING RETURNS We only accept payment through PayPal. This is to ensure that all of our buyers qualify for eBay Buyer Protection. Most orders are shipped within 1-2 business days with standard shipping and tracking. A tracking number will be posted as soon as the item has shipped. Please make sure to provide the correct shipping address during checkout as the address cannot be changed afterwards. We are not responsible for any incorrect or undeliverable addresses. We do not ship to PO/APO Boxes. We offer easy returns on most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

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