Undeleted Scenes presents a decade's worth of shorter works from indie comics legend Jeffrey Brown. This huge compendium contains stories from the ...
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Jun 15, 2011
Margot
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I've been really enjoying memoir/autobiographical graphic novels lately, and this one is pretty great. I always wonder the ancillary characters included in memoir and autobiography feel about their portrayals, and my curiosity is even stronger in the graphic novel realm. How do these family members, friends, and random characters feel about their appearance and remembered dialogue and actions? Do they feel cheated, betrayed, or honored? Maybe I'll meet some and can ask them someday. So, with all
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Nov 05, 2010
Jason
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Some of my favorite songs are b-sides, so it makes sense that this turned out to be one of my favorite Jeffrey Brown books. I'd read some of these stories before ("Just Don't Stop" from Blood Orange, "Don't Look Them in the Eye" from Kramer's Ergot, and the mini-book "Every Girl is the End of the World to Me," which I always thought was a real gem), but it was great to re-read these and to have them all in one place (especially since I only read the Kramer's story o
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Jul 23, 2010
Tessa
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Is this a collection of Jeffrey Brown's mini-comics? There wasn't an introduction.
Anyway, it's hard to stop me from reading straight through his books once I have them, no matter how... sad? they make me feel? I don't know if that's the right word. Jeffrey Brown's striving within his infatuations always brings back a visceral feeling of being a teenager in a small town, lonely and wondering what it feels like to find someone who will love you. It's strange, I know, because he's More...
Anyway, it's hard to stop me from reading straight through his books once I have them, no matter how... sad? they make me feel? I don't know if that's the right word. Jeffrey Brown's striving within his infatuations always brings back a visceral feeling of being a teenager in a small town, lonely and wondering what it feels like to find someone who will love you. It's strange, I know, because he's More...
Dec 30, 2010
christopher
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After going through a period of mild fascination with Jeffrey Brown, where I would check for him first in every anthology and read whatever he had to offer (and he is in just about every anthology), I went through another period where I was mentally disparaging of him and didn't want to see any of his comics ever again. I don't know why this occurs. But this collection brought me back around (and it contains alot of those early pieces I liked, and some later ones I, then, didn't. Again: I don
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Nov 29, 2010
Brad
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Dear Jeffrey Brown, it's been a couple years since I've read any of your books about cripplingly awkward relationship comics. I missed you, and especially loved re-reading "Be A Man," which is the perfect antidote to otherwise acceptable emotional responses to girls.
The long story about five girls over the holidays didn't have as much of a payoff as I was expecting, but this jumble of short stories is pretty great.
The long story about five girls over the holidays didn't have as much of a payoff as I was expecting, but this jumble of short stories is pretty great.
Jun 17, 2010
jt
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I almost didn't buy this book since I own almost every piece in it (it contains comics from various anthologies and publications), but I'm really really glad that I did. There are several previously unpublished pieces that definitely made it worthwhile, "Pregnant Pause" in particular. Plus, it was fun to revisit comics I hadn't read in a while in a larger context. Jeffrey Brown does it again!
Dec 16, 2010
Lindsay
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At first I wasn't so sure about this compilation--the stories weren't very engaging and both the drawing and the writing were sloppy enough I had a hard time deciphering it all. However, it picked up momentum, and I came to really appreciate the honest take on his own thoughts and behavior as well as those around him. "Pregnant Pause" and "Be a Man" were my particular faves.
Jun 19, 2010
Robin
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Jeffrey Brown's work is always a pleasure to read. His drawings may be simpler stylistically than some artists, but in a way that brings out humor, warmth, and sad moments in the text. Recommended to anyone looking for comics about sex and relationships.
May 03, 2010
Steve
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I'd pretty much reach almost all of this book already, as it simply collects some of Brown's smaller books of short stories. But for anyone who hasn't, there's plenty to enjoy, and even those who have read it all already might still find some new pieces.
Sep 06, 2011
Craig
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Cute. I know that's a naughty word, but it's what I think of when I read his work.
There were segments in this one which made me feel as if I were reading my own life.
I feel like this collection was a little disjointed, but good nonetheless.
There were segments in this one which made me feel as if I were reading my own life.
I feel like this collection was a little disjointed, but good nonetheless.
Feb 02, 2012
Frank
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Collection of Brown's shorter pieces from over the years with a real wide range in quality. His voice still comes through so if you're a fan (like me), you'll enjoy the familiar territory.
May 29, 2010
Claire
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I love Jeffrey Brown, but this was just really...ok. He gives us snippets from his life, but not enough to satisfy. Reading this was like watching a bunch of movie trailers.
Apr 15, 2011
Bruce713
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This is full of extra stories I loved reading about. His little brother makes an appearance and other friends do too. A must-read for J. Brown fans. :)
Aug 01, 2011
Russ
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Man my window for enjoying Jeffrey brown comics sure has passed. I so don't get the appeal anymore. Anyone want to buy a bunch of them?
Jul 19, 2010
Anna
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Other than the somewhat unpleasant to read section about being a jerk to girls, I laughed so hard I cried. Ramen! Oh man, kills me.
Jun 05, 2011
Jasmine
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jeffrey brown makes me smile... although he makes his pregnant girlfriend look insane. good reason to never have a baby
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Aug 07, 2010
Chris
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A nice catch-all for some of Brown's less substantial work. I particularly enjoyed the sections dealing with his becoming a father.
Apr 10, 2011
Sarah
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I liked the variety in this one, and the commentary on Clumsy in "Be a Man."
Apr 03, 2011
Abi
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Everyone who's ever been anyone should read all of the Jeffrey Browns they can get their paws on.
Jun 15, 2011
Kyle
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Maybe not as cohesive as Funny Misshapen Boy, however still funny, enjoyable and light reading.
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