Fat

A narrative, in graphic novel form, of a young woman coming of age while struggling with an eating disorder and family dysfunction. Documents the author's battle with body dysmorphic disorder, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia, which plagued her from her childhood through to adulthood.

About the author

Regina Hofer was born in Linz, Austria. She is a freelance animator and illustrator, and she holds degrees in graphic design from the Mozarteum University Salzburg and painting and graphic design from the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Originally published in German, Fat is her first graphic novel.

Summary

A narrative, in graphic novel form, of a young woman coming of age while struggling with an eating disorder and family dysfunction. Documents the author’s battle with body dysmorphic disorder, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia, which plagued her from her childhood through to adulthood.

Additional text

“In minimalist, symbolic, and expressive
visual language, Hofer describes a daily struggle with her own body.”
-Sophie Weilandt, ORF Culture Monday

Product details

• Authors: Regina Hofer, Natascha Hoffmeyer, Natascha Hoffmeyer, Regina Hofer
• Assisted by: Natascha Hoffmeyer (Translation)
• Publisher: Diamond US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 16
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2021
• EAN: 9780271088075
• ISBN: 978-0-271-08807-5
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 203 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 408 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Medical professions; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Dysfunctional Families, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Nonfiction / Biography & Memoir, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Eating Disorders, Eating disorders & therapy