Yo, I had no idea Adrian Tomine had a new book out. But thanks to Amazon's eerily aware recommendation feature, I learned that the graphic novelist's latest work, Scenes from an Impending Marriage
, is out today. Billed as "a prenuptial memoir," it's described as Tomine's most personal and autobiographical work. Here's the publisher's description:At the behest of his soon-to-be wife, Adrian Tomine set out to create a wedding favor for their guests that would be funnier and more personal than the typical chocolate bars and picture frames. What started out as a simple illustrated card soon grew into a full-fledged comic book: a collection of short strips chronicling the often absurd process of getting married. A loose, cartoony departure from Tomine's previous work, Scenes from an Impending Marriage is a sweet-natured, laugh out-loud skewering of the modern marriage process, including hiring a DJ, location scouting, trips to the salon, suit fittings, dance lessons, registering for gifts, and managing familial demands. The most personal and autobiographical work of Tomine's career, Scenes from an Impending Marriage is a charming, delightful token of love.I haven't read it yet (I just found out it existed!) but it sounds pretty cool. And I imagine anyone who's planned a wedding will find something to relate to. Scenes from an Impending Marriage
is in stores now. For more information about the book, go to the Drawn and Quarterly website here or Adrian Tomine's official website here.