Graphic Novel 'Armed with Madness' Reimagines Leonora Carrington as Surrealist Superhero
The graphic novel biography 'Armed with Madness: The Surreal Leonora Carrington,' authored by Mary M. Talbot and illustrated by Bryan Talbot, delves into the life of the artist through a comic format. It weaves together interviews, Carrington's own writings, and her artworks, highlighting her battle between individuality and societal expectations. Released by Self Made Hero at a price of £19.99, the narrative traces Carrington's journey from a British debutante in Chorley, Lancashire, to her connections with Surrealists in France, culminating in her escape from Nazi-occupied France to Mexico City. The story opens in 1940 when Carrington is placed in an asylum by her father. Talbot’s artwork draws inspiration from figures like Bosch and Goya, while literary references include H.G. Wells, Carroll, and Swift.
Key facts
- Graphic novel 'Armed with Madness: The Surreal Leonora Carrington' published by Self Made Hero
- Created by writer Mary M. Talbot and illustrator Bryan Talbot
- Hardcover priced at £19.99
- Biography collages interviews, Carrington's writings, and artworks
- Leonora Carrington committed to an asylum in 1940 by her father
- Carrington's journey from Chorley, England to France, Madrid, New York, and Mexico City
- Illustrations reference Hieronymus Bosch, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Francisco Goya, and 2000 AD magazine
- Literary allusions include H.G. Wells, Lewis Carroll, and Jonathan Swift
Entities
Artists
- Leonora Carrington
- Mary M. Talbot
- Bryan Talbot
- Max Ernst
- Hieronymus Bosch
- Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- Francisco Goya
- Lewis Carroll
- Jonathan Swift
- H.G. Wells
Institutions
- Self Made Hero
- 2000 AD
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Chorley
- Lancashire
- England
- France
- Madrid
- New York
- Mexico City
- Nazi France