It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth
A provacative graphic memoir perfect for fans of Allie Brosh's Solutions and Other Problems
- Thorogood is the winner of the 2023 Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award
- Nominated for two 2023 Eisner Awards in the Best Graphic Memoir and Best Writer/Artist categories
- Winner of the 2023 Ringo Award in the Best Graphic Novel category
- Included in Forbes' "The Best Graphic Novels of 2022" list
The 2023 Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award winning cartoonist, Zoe Thorogood (writer and artist of The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott, artist on Joe Hill's Rain graphic novelisation), records six months of her own life as it falls apart in a desperate attempt to put it back together again in the only way she knows how. It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth is an intimate and meta-narrative look into the life of a selfish artist who must create for her own survival. A poignant and original depiction of a young woman's struggle with mental health—through the ups and downs of anxiety, depression, and imposter syndrome—as she forges a promising career in sequential art and finds herself along the way.
Select praise for It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth:
"Thorogood elevates the dark material with her expressive use of the comics medium and the urgency of her voice. One to watch for the 2020s." —Forbes
“This has the force of a fist punching through the page." —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
“Thorogood taps into sensation and the way that it is experienced in a way that is unlike anything I’ve seen before. It’s astonishing.” —AIPT
"Tragic, funny and disturbing." —Connecticut Public Radio/NPR
"Unflinchingly stark and personal." —The Guardian UK
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 196
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Image Comics
Language: en
ISBN: 9781534323865
Creator Bio
Zoe Thorogood is an up-and-coming author with a passion for storytelling and a love for the fantastical. Originally from Scotland, she now resides in London where she draws inspiration from the bustling city and its diverse culture. With a background in art and design, Thorogood infuses her writing with vivid imagery and captivating illustrations. Her debut novel, It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, showcases her unique imagination and talent for crafting immersive worlds. When she's not writing, you can find her exploring new cities, practicing yoga, or curled up with a good book.
