Dykes To Watch Out For

by Alison Bechdel

Paperback, 1986

Call number

306.76/63/0207 21

Publication

Firebrand Books (1986), Paperback

Pages

78

Description

Grin, giggle, and guffaw your way through this celebrated cartoonist's graphic commentary of contemporary lesbian life.

Media reviews

The first book is a collection of single-page strips about such topics as lesbian etiquette, wearing short hair and being mistaken for a guy, the perils of roommates and relationships, and taking a partner for granted.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1986

Physical description

78 p.; 6.8 inches

ISBN

0932379176 / 9780932379177

User reviews

LibraryThing member peggygillman
This was a compilation of her comics and fun to read. 6/10
LibraryThing member PhoenixTerran
I was lucky enough to attend an event that Alison Bechdel was speaking at and then meet her briefly afterwards. I had never really read her strip Dykes to Watch Out For, other than a few I caught in various newspapers; after hearing her speak decided that I may as well start. She was kind enough
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not only to sign my newly purchased copy, but to jot down a doodle to go along with her signature. I went home and immediately devoured the first volume. Needless to say, I was very pleased with my purchase, and hope to read the following books.

This first volume offers various caricature of lesbian culture through a series of vignettes. Except for a few instances, these vignettes can stand on their own and are not tied together with any sort of plot. From relationships to the various "species" of lesbians, Dykes to Watch Out For provides an insightful, yet humorous, look into a variety of lesbian lifestyles.

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