How Loathsome
A graphic novel unlike any other, 'How Loathsome' by Tristan Crane and Ted Naifeh presents a slice of queer city life previously unexplored.
Released in 2004, this graphic project was nominated for a GLAAD media award, and was recently named one of the 10 best books released last year in the field of GLBT literature by 'The Advocate' newsmagazine.
How Loathsome official website
Ted Naifeh
NBM Publishing
Tristan and Ted interviewed by JT Leroy for ‘The Advocate’.
Other Interviews
Tristan Crane by Sequential Tart
Ted Naifeh by Sequential Tart
Other reviews of note -
‘...happens to be one of the most interesting gay-themed comix to come around in a long while. Set in San Francisco's trans-gendered, drug addict underground, its smart writing and stylish graphics move fluidly between grit and transcendence. ‘
‘how loathsome is anything but.
how loathsome is a journey through a world peopled with junkies, rentboys and trannies.
how loathsome is everything self-righteous people are afraid of.
how loathsome is a touching and believable series of vignettes where the characters behave like real human beings, as outlandish as their lifestyles can be for most people.‘