Poor Joseph: A mini-narrative about one of history's most curious figures, The Elephant Man

by Jamison Odone

Poor Joseph is a mini-narrative about one of history's most curious figures, The Elephant Man. Born in London, in 1862, Joseph Merrick displayed all of the attributes of a normal boy. It wasn't until a few years later that his now-famous deformities began to appear. Joseph's tragic form allowed this gentle soul to gain a sort of celebrity after many years of sideshows and hardships. Poor Joseph is meant to be a simple glimpse into the life of this man.

58 pages, Paperback

Published April 28, 2015

About the author

I am an author of children's books and graphic novels. What a funny thing to say--I still feel like a kid just scraping around this planet trying to figure everything out. Perhaps that feeling is what keeps me curious enough to write, to draw, to hopefully entertain.

For me, creation is a daily struggle. It has never come easy but I will never stop trying. So long as there is oil in my lamp and ink in my pen--you'll find me in a poorly lit room, hacking away the hours, deep into the night.


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