Serious Damage: A Graffiti Story: A Graphic Memoir, (Hardcover)

<p><b>An autobiographical YA coming-of-age graphic novel that explores how art and graffiti helped author Josh Tuininga recover after a devastating injury</b></p><p>It's 1992 and Josh has everything going for him--a great family, good grades, and lots of friends. But it all grinds to a vicious halt when he's diagnosed with a serious neurological condition. Josh undergoes a dangerous surgery that saves his life but leaves him scarred--both physically and mentally. Battling depression, he finds comfort in the unlikeliest of places: graffiti.</p><p>The thrill of making street art gives Josh relief from the pain and trauma--but keeping it secret from his parents, and the police, isn't easy. When he eventually discovers an underground competition presented by Seattle's biggest--and most infamous--street-art crew, Josh is desperate to participate, but will the risk be worth it? After all, the harsh truth about graffiti is that sooner or later . . . you're going to get caught.</p><p>Based off Josh Tuininga's experience with the underground street art scene of the '90s, <i>Serious Damage </i>also highlights the history of graffiti and the communities and figures who defined the medium, giving depth and context to an often misunderstood art form with extensive back matter and a foreword from noted graffiti historian Alan Ket. This YA graphic novel grapples with themes of depression and recovery while celebrating artistic expression.</p>

• Serious Damage: A Graffiti Story: A Graphic Memoir, (Hardcover)
• Author: Josh Tuininga
• ISBN: 9781419783180
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2027-02-16
• Page Count: 240