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Highlights
- "Shortly after his funeral, my dad started haunting me . . . and it's been a delight!
- About the Author: Alex Krokus is a cartoonist and animator based out of Brooklyn, New York.
- 208 Pages
- Comics + Graphic Novels, Nonfiction
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About the Book
"Inspired by real-life experience, Alex Krokus's graphic novel is a heartfelt and humorous story of losing a parent and getting to know him better after his passing"--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
"Shortly after his funeral, my dad started haunting me . . . and it's been a delight!" --Alex Inspired by real-life experience, Alex Krokus's graphic novel is a heartfelt and humorous story of losing a parent and getting to know him better after his passing. Set over the course of a single year, this book follows Alex and his father's ghost as they stroll along winter beaches, camp in rattlesnake-infested deserts, and share countless diner meals together. Between fielding fatherly lectures on the importance of doing his taxes, how to properly shovel the driveway, and why he should always tip twenty percent, Alex tries to figure out what he needs to say to his dad. Is this a good time for him to come out as bisexual? Or maybe he should ask his dad why he loved drinking so much when it nearly destroyed his health? With help from his mom, his brother, a whole cast of extended family members, and, of course, the ghost himself, Alex tries to figure out how to say goodbye. In the tradition of Roz Chast's Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant? and Alison Bechdel's Fun Home, this graphic novel uses humor to examine family foibles and eccentricities as well as the experience of losing a parent. Relatable and heartfelt, it speaks to the universal experience of grief and how it ripples through a community. HEALING THROUGH HUMOR: Told in a series of vignettes with illustrated panels, this graphic narrative evokes the nostalgia of Sunday comic strips. Alex casts his family and friends as anthropomorphic animal characters, lending a playful irreverence to their most serious conversations. His insightful and honest exploration of grief and memory is punctuated with moments of levity and warmth, making this a cathartic, funny, and uplifting read. EXCITING COMICS CREATOR: This is the first long-form graphic novel from cartoonist Alex Krokus. His webcomic, Loud & Smart, follows the mundane misadventures of raccoon Alex and his millennial friends as they navigate their arguably "adult" lives in the big city. In Talking to My Father's Ghost, Krokus brings his trademark humor to new narrative terrain, guiding readers through big, scary feelings with expert comedic timing and refreshing honesty. Perfect for:- Fans of Roz Chast, Sarah Anderson, Tyler Feder, and Michelle Zauner
- Anyone looking for a funny, insightful book about grief, memory, and family relationships
- Readers of Alex Krokus's comic strip series, Loud & Smart
- People who enjoy unconventional ghost stories
Review Quotes
"A charming, insightful, and funny tale." -- Library Journal
"Readers who have known the poignancy of loss will appreciate this" -- Publisher's Weekly
"Often funny, always thoughtfully constructed....A fine addition to general libraries and should be considered for inclusion in graphic medicine collections as an examination of grief after death."--Booklist
About the Author
Alex Krokus is a cartoonist and animator based out of Brooklyn, New York. His work has been published by VICE, Buzzfeed, the New York Times, Comedy Central, the Tribeca Film Festival, and the Food and Drug Administration. The latest volume of his webcomic series, Loud & Smart, was published by Silver Sprocket in a volume titled Loudest & Smartest.Dimensions (Overall): 7.99 Inches (H) x 6.15 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Comics + Graphic Novels
Sub-Genre: Nonfiction
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Theme: Biography & Memoir
Format: Paperback
Author: Alex Krokus
Language: English
Street Date: August 5, 2025
TCIN: 1002693182
UPC: 9781797228181
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-5192
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.95 pounds
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