Tammy Pierce is Unlovable

Esther Pearl Watson has a new book out! here is a description

'A soon-to-be teen classic: Esther Pearl Watson loosely based this graphic novel on a teenager's diary from the 1980s found in a gas-station bathroom. Unlovable is a first-person account of Tammy Pierce's sophomore year in 1985. The comic has a devoted following because it is serialized Bust magazine: this is the first-ever collection and Watson has created over 100 new pages for the book, which details Tammy's the sometimes ordinary, sometimes humiliating, often poignant and frequently hilarious exploits. Her hopes, dreams, agonies and defeats are brought to vivid, comedic life by Watson's lovingly grotesque drawings, filled with all the eighties essentials - too much mascara, leg warmers with heels and huge hair - as well as timeless teen concerns like acne, dandruff, and the opposite sex (or same sex, in some cases) It will have special resonance for women and young adults. Unlovable will be handsomely packaged in a unique hardcover format with sparkly blue glitter.' from

This is the kind of awkward perfection the book will contain


this is the first of what will surely be many posts about my devotion to Esther Pearl Watson. Check out her website estherwatson.com

and if you are looking for the comics its a hidden link so go here

if you want to buy more amazing zines, comics and all around greatness from Esther and her husband Mark Todd go to their store website funchicken.com