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Marbles : mania, depression, Michelangelo, & me : a graphic memoir / by Ellen Forney.
Shortly before her thirtieth birthday, Ellen forney was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Flagrantly manic but terrified that medications would cause her to lose her creativity and livelihood, she began a years-long struggle to find mental stability without losing herself or her passion. Searching to make sense of the popular concept of the "crazy artist," Ellen found inspiration from the lives and work of other artist and writers who suffered from mood disorders, including Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O'Keeffe, William Styron, and Sylvia Plath.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781592407323 (pbk.) :
- ISBN: 1592407323 (pbk.):
- Physical Description: 248 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: New York : Gotham Books, [2012]
- Copyright: ©2012
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references, p. 243-248. |
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| Subject: | Forney, Ellen > Comic books, strips, etc. Artists > Biography > Comic books, strips, etc. Manic-depressive illness > Comic books, strips, etc. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Nazareth. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity | GN 92 FOR FOR 2012 (Text) | 31001101484468 | Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
Summary:
Shortly before her thirtieth birthday, Ellen forney was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Flagrantly manic but terrified that medications would cause her to lose her creativity and livelihood, she began a years-long struggle to find mental stability without losing herself or her passion. Searching to make sense of the popular concept of the "crazy artist," Ellen found inspiration from the lives and work of other artist and writers who suffered from mood disorders, including Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O'Keeffe, William Styron, and Sylvia Plath.
