W the Whore

Die Hure H #1

by Katrin de Vries, Anke Feuchtenberger, Mark David Nevins (Translator)

A beautiful illustrated book that is poetic and innovative by one of the Europe's most innovative artists.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Katrin de Vries is a German writer, most notably known as a graphic novel script writer.

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

On female lives.
Brian Nicholson's review of the work is well written. http://arecomicsevengood.tumblr.com/p...

[drown_like_its_1999 · Rating 3 out of 5]

A series of eeire, abstract vignettes about the often hostile or tedious experience of womanhood within the trappings of modern society.

I thought this had a wonderfully grim visual style that aptly translated the cynical tone but felt the individual stories were a bit thin and reductionist for my taste. However, one could argue this oversimplification better communicates the themes and allows the reader to discover their own meaning which I can appreciate. While this feels deeply personal and certainly holds no punches, I found myself a bit wanting in the quality of the storytelling.

[Lescactouss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this.
It's a weird story that allows a lot of interpretation, which is fun for the reader .
The drawings are simply whimsical, with the black and white "colour"scheme adding an extra layer of darkness
It feels very feminine, in the best and realest way possible.
I highly recommend this book.

[Simone van Aalten · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this yesterday at the Grafixx festival in Antwerp. It is so strange - it gives me the Murakami feels. However, every story is tender in its own way, which is why I had to take it home with me.
The art is AMAZING and it will be a big inspiration for me during my studies at the art academy.

[Robin]

Great art, but I think something may have been lost in translation with the text.

[Julie Rylie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the graphics, a lot. I think the story is all and all a bit weird and lacks a bit of sense but there are a lot of good ideas in here.

[Mza · Rating 2 out of 5]

for fans of menstruation lit