New Releases by Allie Brosh

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER For the first time in seven years, Allie Brosh—beloved author and artist of the extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller Hyperbole and a Half—returns with a new collection of comedic, autobiographical, and illustrated essays. Solutions and Other Problems includes humorous stories from Allie Brosh’s childhood; the adventures of her very bad animals; merciless dissection of her own character flaws; incisive essays on grief, loneliness, and powerlessness; as well as reflections on the absurdity of modern life. This full-color, beautifully illustrated edition features all-new material with more than 1,600 pieces of art. Solutions and Other Problems marks the return of a beloved American humorist who has “the observational skills of a scientist, the creativity of an artist, and the wit of a comedian” (Bill Gates). Praise for Allie Brosh’s Hyperbole and a Half: “Imagine if David Sedaris could draw….Enchanting.” —People “One of the best things I’ve ever read in my life.” —Marc Maron “Will make you laugh until you sob, even when Brosh describes her struggle with depression.” —Entertainment Weekly “I would gladly pay to sit in a room full of people reading this book, merely to share the laughter.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer “In a culture that encourages people to carry mental illness as a secret burden….Brosh’s bracing honesty is a gift.” —Chicago Tribune

Amüsante Einblicke in die Welt der extrem erfolgreichen Bloggerin. Absurd, seltsam, einfach wundervoll: Hilfloses Gelächter und ein hoher Wiedererkennungswert sind garantiert, wenn die überaus erfolgreiche Bloggerin Allie Brosh in ihren unnachahmlichen Zeichnungen und genialen Texten davon erzählt, welcher Fluch eine leichtfertige Äußerung sein kann, vor allem, wenn es dabei auch noch um Tabasco-Sauce geht; wie sie herausfindet, dass ihr Hund minderbemittelt ist (sie liebt ihn trotzdem); warum sie nicht erwachsen werden kann (Verantwortung führt nur zu Systemabstürzen); und vor allem natürlich von ihrer Fähigkeit, Dinge, die getan werden müssen, nicht zu tun. So macht sie ein für alle Mal klar, warum Tiefpunkte, Macken und andere Katastrophen einen gleichzeitig weinen und lachen lassen.

Elke keer als Allie Brosh iets nieuws plaatst op haar immens populaire blog staat het internet op z'n kop. Even ontroerend als absurd, Allie Brosh heeft een unieke toon en het vermogen om complexe emoties te vangen in bedrieglijk eenvoudige illustraties. Allie Brosh is zonder twijfel dé belangrijke Amerikaanse humorist van dit moment, met de nodige diepgang die net de juiste snaar raakt. Haar bestseller uit de VS is nu verkrijgbaar in het Nederlands, en belooft hier net zo'n hit te worden als in haar thuisland. 'Stel je voor dat David Sedaris kon tekenen... Betoverend' - People Magazine

A #1 New York Times bestselling illustrated memoir, this “funny and smart as hell” (Bill Gates) collection captures everyday life, mental health, and human absurdity through deceptively simple drawings and razor-sharp wit. Every time Allie Brosh posted a new piece on her beloved blog Hyperbole and a Half, the internet erupted—and now her breakout book brings that voice to the page in full color. Featuring new content, this expanded edition includes ten never-before-seen essays, a fully revised and expanded piece, and fan favorites such as “The God of Cake,” “Dogs Don’t Understand Basic Concepts Like Moving,” and the groundbreaking essays “Adventures in Depression” and “Depression Part Two,” widely praised for their honesty and insight. With minimalist illustrations and brutally funny observations, Brosh explores dogs, cake, growing up, emotional chaos, and the strange logic of the human mind. Her work manages to be laugh-out-loud hilarious while also offering one of the most relatable and accessible portrayals of depression ever written. Funny, smart, and emotionally resonant, this illustrated essay collection launched Allie Brosh as a major voice in American humor and remains a defining work of contemporary humor.