{"product_id":"heart-shaped-tears-art-comics-and-dark-secrets-9781945509490","title":"Heart Shaped Tears: Art, Comics and Dark Secrets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeart Shaped Tears: Art, Comics and Dark Secrets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeart Shaped Tears is an illustrated comic collection by Abby Jame that captures the experience of modern femininity through a sci-fi lens. This hardcover graphic novel blends comics, illustrations, and cartoons to explore themes of emotional depth, contemporary womanhood, and the complexities of young adult life in the Anthropocene era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside This Graphic Novel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features a mix of visual storytelling formats including sequential comics, standalone illustrations, and cartoon narratives. Jame's work depicts aliens, elves, unrequited romance, and the everyday struggles of navigating relationships in the digital age. The art style combines humor with introspective commentary on gender, identity, and emotional authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative voice speaks to a generation of women tired of traditional expectations yet committed to preserving genuine connection and emotional honesty. Through the \"sci-fi sad girl\" aesthetic, Jame explores themes of purity redefined not through sexuality but through authenticity, spontaneity, and the freedom to feel deeply without apology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Artist Abby Jame\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbby Jame is a 28-year-old artist and writer based in NYC with a BFA in Illustration from Parsons. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Adult Swim, and Giphy. She has published several comics and zines through Silver Sprocket, establishing herself as a distinctive voice in contemporary illustrated storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFormat and Publishing Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover edition is published by Silver Sprocket and presents Jame's work in a durable, collectible format. The book combines visual art with written narrative, making it suitable for readers who appreciate both graphic novels and illustrated essay collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe content addresses contemporary women's experiences through a humorous yet honest lens, touching on topics like digital communication, modern dating, emotional expression, and finding authenticity in an age of performance. The sci-fi elements provide metaphorical distance while exploring very real emotional landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeart Shaped Tears appeals to readers interested in feminist comics, contemporary illustration, and graphic novels that blend humor with social commentary. It resonates with those who appreciate alternative comics, zine culture, and art that addresses millennial and Gen Z women's experiences without sanitizing the messiness of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJame, Abby:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Abby Jame is a 28 year old artist and writer in NYC. She earned a BFA in Illustration from Parsons and has drawn and\/or written for The New Yorker, Adult Swim, Giphy, and more. She has published several comics and zines through Silver Sprocket.","brand":"Silver Sprocket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493594501394,"sku":"9781945509490","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_24f08bab-d5e7-4628-a6de-d89923983c28.jpg?v=1730653270","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/heart-shaped-tears-art-comics-and-dark-secrets-9781945509490","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}