I Was Seven in '75

by Ellen Forney

Book by Forney, Ellen

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics

64 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2001

About the author

Ellen Forney grew up in Philadelphia and has lived in Seattle since 1989. She has been a professional cartoonist/ illustrator since 1992, and also sometimes paints, and dabbles in other artsy pursuits. She teaches Comics at Seattles Cornish College of the Arts. She drives a silver 1968 Mercury Cougar.

Reviews

[Coffeeboss · Rating 4 out of 5]

This wee book is awful cute, and as Ellen Forney is only a couple years older than me, I found much to relate to, from the obnoxious brother, to overblown childhood drama, to the family vacations to visit nudist camps (however we didn't participate... just passin' by!)... all in the glorious 70s! The drawing style is very charming, too, like an illustrated note that you would pass to a friend.

[Hannah Garden · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is exactly my shit.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this up in a charity shop (of all places), and was reminded all over again of just how much I love Ellen's brain and her drawings

[Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute little collection of comics about everyday stuff such as parents throwing themed parties and the joys of acquiring new tech of the day (a microwave).

I throughly enjoyed and found the stories to be relatable and humorous.

[Ray Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brief look into the life of a flower child.

[puck · Rating 4 out of 5]

ellen forney is one of my favorites.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

For readers who enjoyed Forney's Marbles, this collection of short auto-bio comics provides a more lighthearted look back at the author's childhood.