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Aurora borealice Cover Image Book Book

Aurora borealice / Joan Steacy.

Steacy, Joan, (author,, illustrator.).

Summary:

"When Joan Steacy graduated from High School in 1974, she left her small town behind to embark on a lifelong quest for education. In Aurora Borealice, Steacy explores her personal journey through alter-ego Alice, a functional illiterate with a creative mind and an astonishing amount of artistic skill. The book is a lesson in perseverance and ultimately believing in yourself regardless of the challenges thrown your way. The story follows Alice as she winds her way through art college, marriage, an art career in Toronto, parenthood, and a major move to Victoria. Along the way, she draws encouragement from her partner, Canadian comics artist Ken Steacy, insight from media theorist Marshall McLuhan and mentor Eric McLuhan, and inspiration from Jean 'Moebius' Giraud, and Jack 'King' Kirby. The more Alice learns, the more confident she becomes--until she's accepted into the University of Victoria. There, she's faced with one of the most important questions of her life: what is the true value of a university education?"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781772620375 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: 260 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Wolfville, Nova Scotia : Conundrum Press, [2019]

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General Note:
"A graphic memoir by Joan Steacy"-Cover.

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Subject: Steacy, Joan > Comic books, strips, etc.
Learning and scholarship > Comic books, strips, etc.
Women > Canada > Biography.
Cartoonists > Canada > Biography.
Artists > Canada > Biography.
Graphic novels.
Genre: Graphic novels.
Autobiographical comics.
Comics (Graphic works)

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Camosun College Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Holdable? Status Due Date Courses
Interurban Library PN 6733 S72 A97 2019 (Text) 26040003358658 Comics, Graphic Novels & Manga Volume hold Available -
Lansdowne Library PN 6733 S72 A97 2019 (Text) 26040003358641 Main Collection Volume hold Available -

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