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Optic Nerve #12

Penned By Adrian Tomine
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Optic Nerve #12

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In the new, long-awaited Optic Nerve #12, award-winning Shortcomings cartoonist Adrian Tomine returns to the multiple short story format familiar from early issues of the iconic series. These full-color stories showcase Tomine’s trademark humor and observational skill, making Optic Nerve #12 a great entry point for new readers. “A Brief History of the Art Form Known as Hortisculpture” deftly manipulates traditional comics idioms to tell a story of horticulture, patents, and misunderstood art forms, while "Amber Sweet" is a disconcertingly modern tale about a case of mistaken identity.

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Length 40 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Drawn & Quarterly
Released September, 2011
Identifier (ISBN) 12769824
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Adrian Tomine is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Adrian Tomine enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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