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Josephine Yole Signorelli on Her Trans Memoir and Upcoming Trilogy Finale

artist · 2026-04-27

Josephine Yole Signorelli, known as Fumettibrutti, discusses her acclaimed graphic memoir 'P. La mia adolescenza trans' and her upcoming third book that will close her autobiographical trilogy. Born in Catania in 1991, she is one of Italy's most read and discussed contemporary comic authors. Signorelli describes drawing as a cathartic outlet, stating she cannot draw when happy. Her intentionally rough, 'ugly' style stems from a mix of need, laziness, and urgency. She reveals that the third book, with a blue cover, will be titled 'La fine della felicità' and promises to shock readers who thought her struggles had resolved. The interview was published by Artribune in April 2020.

Key facts

  • Josephine Yole Signorelli, alias Fumettibrutti, was born in Catania in 1991.
  • Her graphic novel 'P. La mia adolescenza trans' was a 2019 editorial success.
  • Signorelli's drawing style is intentionally rough, described as 'ugly'.
  • She draws from a mix of need, laziness, and urgency.
  • Her upcoming third book will close a trilogy she calls 'La fine della felicità'.
  • The third book's cover will be blue.
  • She states she cannot draw when she is happy.
  • The interview was conducted by Artribune in April 2020.

Entities

Artists

  • Josephine Yole Signorelli
  • Fumettibrutti
  • Crepax
  • J. Michael Straczynski
  • John Romita Jr.

Institutions

  • Artribune

Locations

  • Catania
  • Italy

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