Julia Wertz's debut graphic novel 'Drinking at the Movies' released in Italy by Eris Edizioni
Julia Wertz's debut graphic novel 'Drinking at the Movies', originally published in 2010 and nominated for multiple Eisner Awards in 2011, has been released in Italy by Eris Edizioni. The book chronicles Wertz's chaotic first year in New York City after moving from San Francisco in 2007, detailing her struggles with alcoholism, dead-end jobs, and dilapidated apartments. Wertz, born in San Francisco in 1982, uses a candid and humorous style to depict the disillusionment of a generation. The black-and-white cartoonish drawings complement the narrative's self-deprecating tone, while serious themes such as her stepfather's cancer, her brother's drug addiction, and her own alcohol dependency add depth. The 208-page paperback is priced at €16 and is available through Eris Edizioni.
Key facts
- Julia Wertz was born in San Francisco in 1982.
- Drinking at the Movies is Wertz's debut graphic novel, created in 2010.
- The book was nominated for multiple Eisner Awards in 2011.
- The Italian edition is published by Eris Edizioni in Turin, 2017.
- The story covers Wertz's first year in New York after moving from San Francisco in 2007.
- The book addresses alcoholism, family illness, and addiction.
- The artwork is black-and-white, cartoonish, and essential.
- The book has 208 pages and costs €16.
Entities
Artists
- Julia Wertz
Institutions
- Eris Edizioni
- Eisner Awards
Locations
- San Francisco
- New York City
- Turin
- Italy
- United States