Full of often-gorgeous images ... One of the greatest pleasures of flipping through this large book is seeing Lemire's style develop and mature over time ... Compelling ... A testament to imagination, and collaboration.
Deeply reflective and visually rich ... While the behind-the-scenes access Lemire offers is compelling, what distinguishes this memoir is its raw honesty and the bracing vulnerability he displays ... The artwork alone...offers exceptional visual insight into Lemire’s evolving style ... An invaluable resource for readers interested in the mechanics and emotional labor of making comic books for a living ... An astoundingly candid chronicle of Lemire’s artistic process and evolution as a person, with strong appeal for fans and aspiring creators.
A generous production for fans ... Profusely illustrated ... Despite some clunky prose, the book’s lavish trove of behind-the-scenes lore and Lemire’s unbridled energy are capable of inspiring budding cartoonists.
Lavishly illustrated ... Lemire describes his rise to alt-comics renown in conversational prose, skimping somewhat on the details of his personal life ... The illustrations comprise a treasure trove of comic art ... A delightful testament to the rewards of not compromising one’s vision.
