“A trenchant and elegantly drawn graphic novel that follows a musician and a painter struggling to make ends meet without abandoning their morals or muses. . . . The philosophical dialogue throughout verges from Drooker’s hallmark wordless comics style, but his stark, stylized figures and distinctive cross-hatching remain . . .
“Drooker’s comment on the sacrifices inherent to the pursuit of the arts feels both timeless and of-the-moment, thanks to his spot-on critique of late capitalism. Any creative to ever question their craft or purpose will find themselves reflected here.”
—Publishers Weekly
336 pages, full color, 8.75” x 6.25”
Dark Horse Books, hardcover: $29.99
ISBN: 978-1-50674-350-9
1st Edition ©2024
“Romantic, existential, timeless. Beautifully drawn and beautifully told, like a dream!”
—Sophie Crumb
“Stunning artwork, beautifully executed. NAKED CITY is a master class in graphic storytelling!”
—Peter Bagge
“Eric Drooker’s work is the poetry of broke, rebel New York, of the squats and punk brass bands and fire escape love stories, and flowers that grow from the toxic waste.”
—Molly Crabapple
“Another gorgeous work by one of my favorite artists. This bohemian folktale gives the world what it wants and what it needs: Drooker’s fabulous renderings of a New York City one can only dream about.”
—Keith Knight
“A heartfelt ode to the city and the artists who make it feel alive. Drooker is a master of composition and exquisite design; he makes the city sing in these drawings! This book is visual poetry.”
—Edel Rodriguez
