IT’S LONELY AT THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH is an autobiographical graphic novel by Zoe Thorogood, chronicling six transformative months of her life. Through a meta-narrative lens, Thorogood explores her struggles with mental health, creativity, and self-identity, offering a raw and introspective portrayal of her personal journey. Her innovative storytelling and expressive artwork provide readers with a profound and intimate experience. Published by Image in 2022, this paperback edition spans 192 pages, delving into the complexities of the human condition.
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Zoe Thorogood is a rising voice in graphic memoir and fiction, known for “The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott” and “It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth”. Her work blends raw autobiography with experimental structure and stylized visual shifts, tackling themes of depression, identity, and creative survival. With a voice both intimate and formally daring, Thorogood exemplifies a new generation of creators transforming personal narrative into innovative comics storytelling.
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Zoe Thorogood is a rising voice in graphic memoir and fiction, known for “The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott” and “It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth”. Her work blends raw autobiography with experimental structure and stylized visual shifts, tackling themes of depression, identity, and creative survival. With a voice both intimate and formally daring, Thorogood exemplifies a new generation of creators transforming personal narrative into innovative comics storytelling.
IT’S LONELY AT THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH is an autobiographical graphic novel by Zoe Thorogood, chronicling six transformative months of her life. Through a meta-narrative lens, Thorogood explores her struggles with mental health, creativity, and self-identity, offering a raw and introspective portrayal of her personal journey. Her innovative storytelling and expressive artwork provide readers with a profound and intimate experience. Published by Image in 2022, this paperback edition spans 192 pages, delving into the complexities of the human condition. Comic, Zoe Thorogood, Image, 2022 Image 978-1534323865 Zoe Thorogood 2022