Book
Cyclopedia exotica [graphic novel] / Aminder Dhaliwal ; color by Nikolas Ilic.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781770464377 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 225 pages : chiefly illustrations (some colour) ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Montréal, Québec : Drawn & Quarterly, 2021.
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Minorities > Comic books, strips, etc. Cyclops > Comic books, strips, etc. |
| Genre: | Graphic novels. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Dhali | 31681010283075 | ADULT GN | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"In Cyclopedia Exotica, doctor's office waiting rooms, commercials, dog parks, and dating app screenshots capture the experiences and interior lives of the cyclops community; a largely immigrant population displaying physical differences from the majority... Through this parallel universe, Dhaliwal comments on race, difference, beauty, and belonging, touching on all of these issues with her distinctive deadpan humour steeped in millennial references. Cyclopedia Exotica is a triumph of hilarious candor."-- - McMillan Palgrave
"Dhaliwal created a fictitious community facing xenophobia, fetishization, and media misrepresentation. It's resonating with her thousands of Instagram followers."âRobert Ito, The New York Times
âThe characters in Dhaliwalâs stories sparkle. Theyâre tenderly rendered and their problems are real... The struggle of the cyclops unfolds in metaphors for race, sexuality, gender, and disability, tangling with ideas about fetishization, interracial relationships, passing, and representation.ââCarmen Maria Machado, author of In The Dream House
Following the critical and popular success of Woman Worldâthe hit Instagram comic which appeared on 25 best of the year listsâAminder Dhaliwal returns with Cyclopedia Exotica. Also serialized on instagram to her 250,000 followers, this graphic novel showcases Dhaliwalâs quick wit and astute socio-cultural criticism.
Doctorâs office waiting rooms, commercials, dog parks, and dating app screenshots capture the experiences and interior lives of the cyclops community; a largely immigrant population displaying physical differences from the majority. Whether theyâre artists, parents, or yoga students, the cyclops have it tough: they face microaggressions and overt xenophobia on a daily basis. However, they are bent on finding love, cultivating community, and navigating life alongside the two-eyed majority with patience and the occasional bout of rage.
Cyclopedia Exotica is a triumph of hilarious candor.
