Fine: A Comic About Gender

Fine is a graphic memoir that explores the complexities of gender identity and expression, following the author's quest to understand what gender is. The project grew into a comprehensive portrait of a diverse community across America, featuring deep and honest accounts of adolescence, taking hormones, changing pronouns, and the experiences of different cultures, races, and religions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2022
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

For fans of Alison Bechdel's Fun Home and Meg-John Barker's Queer, Fine is a groundbreaking graphic memoir that delves into the complex realm of gender identity and expression. As Rhea Ewing approached the brink of university graduation in 2012, they were consumed by a burning question: What is gender? This obsession ignited a quest in their quiet Midwest town, where they eagerly sought out interviews with friends and strangers, transforming them into comics. A decade later, their project has blossomed into a captivating and informative portrayal of a vast and diverse community spanning across America. Thought-provoking questions like "How do you identify?" invited profound and honest accounts of adolescence, including experiences with taking hormones, changing pronouns, and the varying perspectives these experiences can have based on culture, race, and religion.

Amidst beautifully rendered scenes, Ewing's personal journey unfolds, revealing their upbringing in rural Kentucky, where they grappled with their identity as a teenager and ultimately found solace and self-discovery through art. Through their creative endeavors, Ewing has crafted something truly exceptional—a fine testament to the power of storytelling and the ability to explore the intricacies of gender identity.

Weight: 473g
Dimension: 236 x 155 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781631496806