A review by rachelhelps
As a Cartoonist by Noah Van Sciver

4.0

There are some similarities to One Dirty Tree in the flashbacks to childhood, but the focus is on Van Sciver's feelings about being a cartoonist--going on signing tours where no one comes to get their book signed, feeling popular at conferences but struggling to make ends meet, and being embarrassed by his family when he has an art show in his hometown. Cartoons about cartoonists are a bit reflexive but also strongly authentic. I'm familiar with his self-deprecating humor, because I've been there myself. There were a few short comics done in other styles and they were funny. A short and enjoyable read.