Lights, Planets, People! by Lizzy Stewart

Lights, Planets, People! by Lizzy Stewart

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A graphic novel about a mid-career astronomer struggling with mental health and the treatment of women in her field.

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Lights, Planets, People! by Lizzy Stewart

Renowned astronomer Maggie Hill is giving a lecture about her career, to inspire young women to work in science. She's also attending her first ever therapy session in order to overcome some debilitating anxiety. These events force Maggie to examine her greatest achievements and biggest regrets as she tackles space science, mental health, and communication -- both interpersonal and intergalactic. A new comic about legacy, loss, human curiosity and the economics of failure -- adapted by illustrator Lizzy Stewart and writer Molly Naylor from Naylor's play of the same name.
"This is a wonderful, a profound, a real work that explores so many thingsI read it in one sitting, adored it for what it was, absolutely loved Lizzy Stewart's artwork, was drawn in by Molly Naylor's words. It is vital, it is beautiful, it is powerful. It's a wonderful read." - comicon.com
Molly Naylor is a writer and performer. Her work has been broadcast on BBC Radio and Sky One. She has performed at theatres, festivals and events all over the world. She has published two poetry collections. She has a feature film in development. Lights, Planets, People! is her first graphic novel. She lives in Norwich, UK. Lizzy Stewart is an illustrator and author based in London. She has written and illustrated two books for children and countless comics and zines. She teaches illustration at Goldsmiths University and has also taught courses at the Tate and on behalf of the National Portrait Gallery.
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ISBN 13 9781910395615
ISBN 10 1910395617
Title Lights, Planets, People!
Author Lizzy Stewart
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Avery Hill Publishing Limited
Year published 2021-09-23
Number of pages 120
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.