Ghost World is a graphic novel by Daniel Clowes that chronicles the lives of Enid Coleslaw and Rebecca Doppelmeyer, two cynical and intelligent teenage girls navigating the transition from high school to adulthood in the 1990s. Set in an unnamed American town, the story captures their daily routines as they critique popular culture and the people around them while grappling with uncertainties about their futures. As they confront personal insecurities and evolving dynamics, their once-close friendship begins to wane, leading them down separate paths. Clowes’s narrative delves into themes of alienation, identity, and the complexities of growing up, offering a poignant and darkly humorous exploration of adolescence. The graphic novel’s authentic portrayal of teenage life has cemented its status as a cult classic, resonating with readers for its unflinching depiction of the challenges and ambiguities inherent in the journey to adulthood. Daniel Clowes, Jonathan Cape, 1998 Jonathan Cape 978-0224060882 Daniel Clowes 1998