{"product_id":"always-human-a-graphic-novel-always-human-1-hardcover","title":"Always Human: A Graphic Novel (Always Human, #1) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAri North\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlways Human\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully drawn, sapphic graphic novel about a developing relationship between two young women in a near-future, soft sci-fi setting. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst serialized on the popular app and website WebToon, \u003ci\u003eAlways Human\u003c\/i\u003e amassed over 51 million views and nearly 700,000 subscribers. Now, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efor the first time, this incredible story has been reformatted for a print edition! Along with the sequel \u003ci\u003eLove and Gravity, \u003c\/i\u003e get ready to fall in love with this ground-breaking story of support and romance.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This beautifully illustrated slice-of-life tale that shows two young women of color getting to know each other and creating a relationship is so warm and charming that readers will hardly notice how much they are learning about how to better interact with folx who are different from themselves and the importance of not making assumptions.\" \u003ci\u003e-- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"...soft, expressive art adds a visceral charge to the couple's very human experiences, which range from excitement and affection to pain and doubt.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This wholesome plot focuses on building understanding, offering mutual support, and budding self-acceptance, as well as the importance of asking rather than making assumptions; avoiding othering; and regarding all those in one's orbit with compassion...\u003cb\u003eA charming, sensitive story of love and acceptance.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\" In a technologically advanced near future, two young women bumble through their first dates and fights together as they enjoy the exhilaration of new love\u003ci\u003e....Always Human \u003c\/i\u003eby Ari North is an endearingly feel-good sapphic romance set against a diverting futuristic backdrop.\" --Samantha Zaboski, Shelf Awareness\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the near-future, people use technology to give the illusion of all kinds of body modifications-but some people have \"Egan's Syndrome,\" a highly sensitive immune system that rejects these \"mods\" and are unable to use them. Those who are affected maintain a \"natural\" appearance, reliant on cosmetics and hair dye at most to help them play with their looks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSunati is attracted to Austen the first time she sees her and is drawn to what she assumes is Austen's bravery and confidence to live life unmodded. When Sunati learns the truth, she's still attracted to Austen and asks her on a date. Gradually, their relationship unfolds as they deal with friends, family, and the emotional conflicts that come with every romance. Together, they will learn and grow in a story that reminds us no matter how technology evolves, we will remain . . . always human. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRendered in beautiful detail and an extraordinary color palette, \u003ci\u003eAlways Human\u003c\/i\u003e is a sweet love story told in a gentle sci-fi setting by a queer woman cartoonist, Ari North. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePublished in partnership with media advocacy organization GLAAD, this empowering book positively represents LGBTQ families.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAri North is a queer cartoonist who believes an entertaining story should also be full of diversity and inclusion. As a writer, an artist, and a musician, she wrote, drew, and composed the music for \u003ci\u003eAlways Human\u003c\/i\u003e, a complete romance\/sci-fi webcomic about two queer girls navigating maturity and finding happiness. She's currently working on a second webcomic, \u003ci\u003eAerial Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, which is about the everyday lives of the witches who work at a broomstick repair shop. She lives in Australia with her husband.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.7 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 02, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47458371928242,"sku":"9781499811100","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/a3495eab322c111215079aaa883019bf.webp?v=1778890917","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/always-human-a-graphic-novel-always-human-1-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}