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Ghost World

Ghost World

A Screenplay
ComicsContemporary Literature
Pages
144
Published
1997
Language
English

Synopsis

Enid and Rebecca are on the cusp of adulthood, navigating the awkward transition from high school to whatever comes next. Their lifelong friendship is tested as they confront the mundane realities of their suburban world, questioning if their bond can survive the looming uncertainty of their futures.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicReflectiveThought-ProvokingDark
Coming of Age

Genres

Comics Contemporary Literature Graphic Novels Literary Fiction

About the author

D
Daniel Clowes

Clowes was born in Chicago, Illinois, to an auto mechanic mother and a furniture craftsman father. His mother was Jewish, whereas his father was from a "reserved WASPish Pennsylvania" family; Clowes's upbringing was not religious. In 1979, he finished high school at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, where he earned a BFA in 1984. It was at Pratt that he met and befriended fellow cartoonist Rick Altergott, with whom he started the...

Characters

All characters in Ghost World

Frequently asked questions

  • Is there a film adaptation of Ghost World?

    Yes, Ghost World was adapted into a critically acclaimed film in 2001, starring Thora Birch and Scarlett Johansson. The movie captures the comic's distinctive tone and visual style while expanding on certain character arcs.

  • How does Ghost World relate to Daniel Clowes' other works?

    Ghost World is often considered one of Daniel Clowes' most accessible works, sharing his characteristic blend of observational humor and social commentary. It established many of the themes and artistic approaches he would continue to explore in subsequent graphic novels, such as the alienation of youth and the absurdity of modern life.