Gender Queer: A Memoir Deluxe Edition
Gender Queer: A Memoir Deluxe Edition is Maia Kobabe’s illustrated memoir about eir journey of self-identity, including being nonbinary and asexual. This hardcover edition adds exclusive art and sketches, a foreword by ND Stevenson, and an afterword by Kobabe.
At a glance
- An autobiographical comic about Kobabe’s journey of self-identity, including coming out as nonbinary and asexual.
- The deluxe hardcover edition is described as including exclusive art and sketches, a foreword by ND Stevenson and an afterword by Maia Kobabe.
- The listing identifies the book as a 2020 ALA Alex Award winner and a 2020 Stonewall–Israel Fishman Non-fiction Award Honor Book.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The memoir combines personal experiences with illustrated storytelling, addressing identity, family and relationships.
- The listed deluxe-edition extras give readers material beyond the core memoir.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Edition | Deluxe |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Oni Press |
| Publication date | July 6 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| Weight listed | 624 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.29 x 21.84 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 1637150725 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1637150726 |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes this as a hardcover deluxe edition and names exclusive art, sketches, a foreword and an afterword, but it does not provide a separate package inventory. The listed publication date and edition details are listing claims.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in illustrated memoirs about gender identity and coming out.
- Advocates, friends and older readers seeking a personal account that also discusses gender identity.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a reference-only guide rather than an autobiographical story.
- Readers who prefer not to engage with personal discussions of adolescent crushes, sexuality or medical experiences.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the memoir as emotionally powerful and relatable, with praise for its writing, illustrations and print quality. Readers also reportedly appreciate its open-ended questions for teens and older readers. These impressions suit the listed illustrated, autobiographical format, though feedback and aggregate ratings cannot establish whether the book will suit every reader.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as powerful and relatable.
- Feedback praises the writing, expressive illustrations and print quality.
- Readers reportedly find the memoir engaging for teens and older readers.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gender Queer about?
It is Maia Kobabe’s autobiographical comic about eir journey of self-identity, including adolescent experiences, coming out, family and being nonbinary and asexual.
What does the deluxe edition add?
The listing says this special hardcover edition includes a new cover, exclusive art and sketches, a foreword by ND Stevenson and an afterword by Maia Kobabe.
How long is this edition?
The listed print length is 256 pages.
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