Bibliograph

My friend Dahmer, a graphic novel, by Derf Backderf ; [editor, Charles Kochman]

Type

Label

My friend Dahmer, a graphic novel, by Derf Backderf ; [editor, Charles Kochman]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-220)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

My friend Dahmer

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Oclc number

746316123

Responsibility statement

by Derf Backderf ; [editor, Charles Kochman]

Sub title

a graphic novel

Summary

"You only think you know this story. In 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer, the most notorious serial killer since Jack the Ripper, seared himself into the American consciousness. To the public, Dahmer was a monster who committed unthinkable atrocities. To Derf Backderf, 'Jeff' was a much more complex figure: a high school friend with whom he had shared classrooms, hallways, and car rides. In [this story], a haunting and original graphic novel, writer-artist Backderf creates a surprisingly sympathetic portrait of a disturbed young man struggling against the morbid urges emanating from the deep recesses of his psyche-- a shy kid, a teenage alcoholic, and a goofball who never quite fit in with his classmates. With profound insight, what emerges is a Jeffrey Dahmer that few ever really knew, and one readers will never forget."--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Preface: the convoluted history of 'My friend Dahmer' -- Prologue -- pt. 1. The strange boy -- pt. 2. A secret life -- pt. 3. The Dahmer fan club -- pt. 4. Becoming the monster -- pt. 5. Fade to black -- Epilogue

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