Within The Rat
A Surreal Graphic Memoir of My Shadow Side
A 2009 Xeric Grant winner!
“Within the Rat” begins with three kids in a tent in a backyard at night. One of them suggests they venture out into the 'dark forest' to find and kill the fabled Mud-crud, a ferocious, man-eating beast. They step into the darkness and the anchor of reason is pulled up... This is a journey within - within the subconscious; within memories, family histories, dreams and mental landscapes. We encounter a mother who becomes a horse, a mourner who collects tears, and other manifestations of alcoholism, sexual promiscuity, codependency, anxiety and depression.
For ages 13 and up.
* In this trailer, I recount a dream. It is one I actually had!
© 2010 art and text by Stefan Salinas
For ages 13 and up
Format: Softcover, 236 pages Size: 5.5"x 0.6”x 8"
Publisher: Camelopardalis
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0692007512
ISBN-13: 978-0692007518
Library of Congress Control Number: 2010900845
Artwork: Ink, China marker and pencil on paper.
Proofreader: Stephanie Martin