Becoming Unbecoming

von Una

Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

- A compelling graphic novel about sexual violence against women, as seen through the eyes of a 12-year-old English girl in 1977 (with the same name as the author), at the same time as the serial killer the Yorkshire Ripper is on the loose. As police try to track him down, Una herself is the subject of violent acts for which she comes to blame herself. The book is a powerful exploration of sexual violence against women, the shame and blame of its victims, and the empowerment of those able to gain control over their selves and their bodies.- "Una" (Spanish for "one") is a pseudonym; she has kept her public identity concealed since she escaped a violent relationship in 1997. Much of this book, which took 7 years to create, is based on her own experiences.- The artwork combines various styles, press clippings, and splashes of color to convey 12-year-old Una's confusion and rage. The book includes statistics on sexual violence against women updated to include American figures.- Blurb forthcoming by Julie Maroh.- Originally published in the UK in 2015 by Myriad Editions.- Shortlisted for UK's Emma Humphreys Prize recognizing women who work against male violence.