Good-bye, Chunky Rice (1999)

by Craig Thompson

This was the first alternative comic I ever read, which I will never forget. I borrowed it from the library, and I remember feeling completely in awe of the beautiful drawings, the emotive brushstrokes, the love between Chunky Rice and Dandel, even though Chunky Rice had to go away.

I think I must have bought the same copy from the National Library Book sale today for $2. I was so surprised when D pulled it out from under a pile of nonsense. "THIS IS MY BOOK." I said.

And so it is now mine, forever.