Graphic Novels
Oct 15, 2008 at 10:06 AM 
I went to the big chain bookstore in my neighborhood last weekend (Dear BookCourt, I didn't buy anything) and I was amazed to see how big the section was for graphic novels. I was even more amazed to see that it was filled with people—mostly teens—checking out the goods.
I'm telling you this because I just read about Jonathan Ames' new graphic novel, The Alcoholic, in today's NY Times.
Btw, Jonathan Ames lives in my neighborhood and I ate lunch next to him once in a cafe. (But I didn't say anything; I'm a chicken.)
Anywho, can you see yourself reading a graphic novel as an adult? Is this something I should be thinking about?
Hmmm... maybe something called "The Adventures of Elvis the Bush Cat and his little sister Bev."
Or, perhaps this is the perfect venue for "The Adventures of Picky and Choosy, My Unborn Children."
Reader Comments (12)
Maybe the graphic novels are causing the ninja and knife ads.
I wrote it after.
paul auster has one of his books in graphic novel - i think it is city of glass. I actually have it on my amazon wish list.
What is a graphic novel, just pictures or something...Okay look, I am living in the country at grandma's (Nanny) in BARNWELL...last to know anything hip, unless I keep up with randoms from aol.com or something...go figure.
they are like comic books for adults.
Here's a list of the top 10 of 2007 according to Time magazine:
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/top10/article/0,30583,1686204_1686244_1692006,00.html" REL="nofollow">Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2007
Personally, I am not into the idea of graphic novels. I prefer to imagine my own pics. thank you very much.
Normally, no I would not be interested in the Graphic Novel. But you are the second author this year talking about them. The first was Diana Gabaldon who writes the Outlander Series. I've read her series multiple times. (I know, get a life but I love them.) And, part of me is interested in reading the graphic novel because I want to see how she envisions Jamie and Claire- the main characters. On the other hand, I don't want her to ruin my visions of them. Such a quandry.
Now... for you. I love Elvis and Bev because you always have fun stories for them. So I would be interested in the Adventures of Elvis, the ex-con and his ho-sister, Beverly. HA. jk. Not about the interest.
Not so interested in Picky and Choosy though. hmm.
I love them, my mom turned me on to the if you believe that.
Oh my. I thought you meant graphic to be nudey rudey, and i was wondering why you were surprised the teens were hanging around that section.
Let me know if you're ever in need of an illustrator... I'd definitely love to take on the challenge of bringing Picky and Choosy to life (uh, on paper that is. The rest is up to you, and kinda personal.)
Seriously though - any other ideas you have would be fun to explore! If you want my email address just say the word and I'll get sketching!
I dont think you need to get anymore graphic on picky and choosy really! Elvis and Bev would rock though, you could compress all those little conversations you make of them into a novel, using real photos!