Alison Bechdel Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Smahtguy: The Life and Times of Barney Frank
Eric OrnerI'm talking tonight with Eric Orner about his wonderful new graphic biography of Barney Frank, "Smahtguy." Join in! https://societyillustrators.org/event/ornerbechdel-conversation/
Paperback, 2022
$25.99Member price:$12.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Sweat: A History of Exercise
Bill HayesIn half an hour I'm talking with Bill Hayes about his book SWEAT at Powells. Actually, he and I are both talking with Bill Goldstein. Come! https://t.co/E9TNzX0iHf
Paperback, 2023
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Very Funny Ladies: The New Yorker's Women Cartoonists
Liza DonnellyPre-order Very Funny Ladies now! @lizadonnelly 's latest book is a treasure trove of New Yorker cartoons by women from the beginning of the magazine to the present. https://t.co/QNjSKjfJgZ
Hardcover, 2022
$31.95Member price:$15.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Venus of Chalk
Susan StinsonI’m excited to talk with one of my favorite writers, @SusanStinson, about her “elegant” and “sublime” book Venus of Chalk. And probably a few other things, too. Wed. April 27, 7pm. Sign up here: https://www.bookmoonbooks.com/event/susan-stinson-and-alison-bechdel-celebrate-first-ebook-venus-chalk. And get the eBook here: https://weightlessbooks.com/venus-of-chalk/
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