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PAYING FOR IT. A Comic-Strip Memoir About Being a John. Introduction by Robert Crumb
by Brown, Chester
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy in a fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1770460489
- ISBN 13
- 9781770460485
- Seller
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Montreal: Drawn and Quarterly, 2011. First edition. Hardcover. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Chester Brown. Chester Brown has never shied away from tackling controversial subjects in his work. In his 1992 book, The Playboy, he explored his personal history with pornography. His bestselling 2003 graphic novel, Louis Riel, was a biographical examination of an extreme political figure. The book won wide acclaim and cemented Brown's reputation as a true innovator. Paying for It is a natural progression for Brown as it combines the personal and sexual aspects of his autobiographical work with the polemical drive of Louis Riel. Brown calmly lays out the facts of how he became not only a willing participant in but a vocal proponent of one of the world's most hot-button topicsâprostitution. While this may appear overly sensational and just plain implausible to some, Brown's story stands for itself. Paying for It offers an entirely contemporary exploration of sex workâfrom the timid john who rides his bike to his escorts, wonders how to tip so as not to offend, and reads Dan Savage for advice, to the modern-day transactions complete with online reviews, seemingly willing participants, and clean apartments devoid of clichéd street corners, drugs, or pimps. Complete with a surprise ending, Paying for It provides endless debate and conversation about sex work and will be the most talked about graphic novel of 2011.
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- Bookseller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15173
- Title
- PAYING FOR IT. A Comic-Strip Memoir About Being a John. Introduction by Robert Crumb
- Author
- Brown, Chester
- Illustrator
- Chester Brown
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy in a fine dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 1770460489
- ISBN 13
- 9781770460485
- Publisher
- Drawn and Quarterly
- Place of Publication
- Montreal
- Date Published
- 2011
- Keywords
- Graphic Novel, R. Crumb, Louis Riel, sex work, illustrated
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About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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