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A CONTEMPORARY DEFENSE OF THE WORLD'S OLDEST PROFESSIONChester 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 topics--prostitution. 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 work--from 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 cliched 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 talkedabout graphic novel of 2011.
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"Paying for It was easily the most talked-about and controversial graphic novel of 2011, a critical success so innovative and complex that it received two rave reviews in the New York Times, and sold out of its first print run in just six months. Chester Brown s eloquent, spare artwork stands out in this paperback edition. Paying for It combines the personal and sexual aspects of Brown s autobiographical work (I Never Liked You, The Playboy) 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 topics prostitution. 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 work from 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 continues to provide endless debate and conversation about sex work."
Review:
Praise for "Louis Riel":
“It has the thoroughness of a history book yet reads with the personalized vision of a novel.” "—Time
"“If you love to read a gripping story, if you are awed by the talent of an artist, then look no further: Chester Brown’s "Louis Riel "is comix history in the making, and with it, history never looked so good.” "—The Globe and Mail Book Review"
Praise for "Louis Riel"
"It has the thoroughness of a history book yet reads with the personalized vision of a novel." "--Time
""If you love to read a gripping story, if you are awed by the talent of an artist, then look no further: Chester Brown's "Louis Riel "is comix history in the making, and with it, history never looked so good." "--The Globe and Mail Book Review"
“It has the thoroughness of a history book yet reads with the personalized vision of a novel.” "—Time
"“If you love to read a gripping story, if you are awed by the talent of an artist, then look no further: Chester Brown’s "Louis Riel "is comix history in the making, and with it, history never looked so good.” "—The Globe and Mail Book Review"
Praise for "Louis Riel"
"It has the thoroughness of a history book yet reads with the personalized vision of a novel." "--Time
""If you love to read a gripping story, if you are awed by the talent of an artist, then look no further: Chester Brown's "Louis Riel "is comix history in the making, and with it, history never looked so good." "--The Globe and Mail Book Review"
It has the thoroughness of a history book yet reads with the personalized vision of a novel. "Time on Louis Riel"
If you love to read a gripping story, if you are awed by the talent of an artist, then look no further: Chester Brown's "Louis Riel "is comix history in the making, and with it, history never looked so good. "The Globe and Mail Book Review on Louis Riel""
It has the thoroughness of a history book yet reads with the personalized vision of a novel. Time on Louis Riel
If you love to read a gripping story, if you are awed by the talent of an artist, then look no further: Chester Brown's Louis Riel is comix history in the making, and with it, history never looked so good. The Globe and Mail Book Review on Louis Riel
""It has the thoroughness of a history book yet reads with the personalized vision of a novel." --Time on Louis Riel
"If you love to read a gripping story, if you are awed by the talent of an artist, then look no further: Chester Brown's Louis Riel is comix history in the making, and with it, history never looked so good." --The Globe and Mail Book Review on Louis Riel
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- PublisherHarperCollins India
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 9350296241
- ISBN 13 9789350296240
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages272
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