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March 23, 2007
About Ellen Forney, who will likely not remember this at all and if she ever sees this may think that I am a crazy fan-type person...which is kind-of true
One of the excellent perks of working for Bob's Hogs (holy Christ I almost typed the words "book biz" - shoot me now) is staying abreast of all the cool books that are coming out. Right now that means that I am beating on the door of the the publisher of this:
I've been trying to get an advance reader copy, without much success.
In 1995, I was lucky enough to be familiar with Ellen Forney's work from a collection of lesbian cartoonists, Dyke Strippers. I admired her art and thought she was very talented and funny. A few years later, Forney's collection of her "Seven in '75" comic was published in the form of a book, Monkey Food, and she toured in support. Toured right on down to the Bob's Hogs I happened to be working at in San Diego at the time.
I immediately spazzed. I was so excited. Until fate stepped in and demanded that something - I don't recall now what - force me to be elsewhere that evening. I do remember that I impressed strongly on my co-workers that they were to tell Ellen that I was very sorry I could not attend, as I was crushed (she was also very attractive and I believe we were both single at the time!).
Upon my return to work the following day I picked up my signed copy of Monkey Food and was very pleased to discover something special with her signature.
Jump to the here and now - Ellen Forney lives in Seattle and has a new book out, I Love Led Zeppelin, which is fantastic. She will also be at the Emerald City Comic Con next weekend, giving me a chance to finally say hi and embarrass myself in person.
Check out Ellen's blog and hey - still hot.*
*(A big thanks to my husband for being the understanding sort).
Posted by Ensie at March 23, 2007 04:24 PM
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