{"title":"Books by Aminder Dhaliwal","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781770463356","title":"Woman World","description":"\u003cb\u003eBest of 2018 lists from \u003ci\u003eNylon\u003c\/i\u003e, the New York Public Library, \u003ci\u003eBoing Boing\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Cut\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith her startling humor, it’s no surprise that Aminder Dhaliwal’s web comic \u003ci\u003eWoman World\u003c\/i\u003e has a devoted audience of more than 150,000 readers, updated biweekly with each installment earning an average of 25,000 likes. Now, readers everywhere will delight in the print edition as Dhaliwal seamlessly incorporates feminist philosophical concerns into a series of perfectly-paced strips that skewer perceived notions of femininity and contemporary cultural icons. D+Q’s edition of \u003ci\u003eWoman World\u003c\/i\u003e will include new and previously unpublished material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a birth defect wipes out the planet’s entire population of men, \u003ci\u003eWoman World\u003c\/i\u003e rises out of society’s ashes. Dhaliwal’s infectiously funny instagram comic follows the rebuilding process, tracking a group of women who have rallied together under the flag of “Beyonce’s Thighs.” Only Grandma remembers the distant past, a civilization of segway-riding mall cops, Blockbuster movie rental shops, and “That’s What She Said” jokes. For the most part, \u003ci\u003eWoman World\u003c\/i\u003e’s residents are focused on their struggles with unrequited love and anxiety, not to mention that whole “survival of humanity” thing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWoman World\u003c\/i\u003e is an uproarious and insightful graphic novel from a very talented and funny new voice.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204872437938,"sku":"9781770463356","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781770463356_646996f8-b6d4-4078-a5b3-d130dc1bb76c.jpg?v=1786024154"},{"product_id":"9781770466999","title":"A Witch's Guide to Burning","description":"\u003cb\u003eDhaliwal creates a land ruled by magic and fire, where the sky is thick with witches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA witch’s work is never done when she works for the people. With the success of her town relying on her magic, demands are high. But what happens when a witch can't keep up with the magical requests? She is burnt, of course—in a cruel ritual that extinguishes her magic and erases all her memories, making her just like everybody else. But when a burning ceremony is interrupted by rain in Chamomile Valley, a witch is left writhing at the stake. It's up to a witch doctor and her toad friend to save the singed witch and nurse her back to health. Can they help her before her magic is lost forever?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAminder Dhaliwal’s \u003ci\u003eA Witch’s Guide to Burning\u003c\/i\u003e is a whimsical and humorous allegory for burnout in a society in desperate need of self-care. With a lavish blend of prose, illustration, and comics, Dhaliwal crafts an enthralling hybrid adventure story like you’ve never seen before. Follow Singe and her companions Yew-Veda and Bufo Wonder as they journey across dangerous landscapes, battling demons along the way in an extraordinary tale about sacrifice and healing.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56302788673909,"sku":"9781770466999","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781770466999_e8e04b3b-724f-45d3-aafa-35a94d5e0fec.jpg?v=1786024256"},{"product_id":"9781770464377","title":"Cyclopedia Exotica","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Dhaliwal created a fictitious community facing xenophobia, fetishization, and media misrepresentation. It's resonating with her thousands of Instagram followers.\"—Robert Ito, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The characters in Dhaliwal’s stories sparkle. They’re tenderly rendered and their problems are real... The struggle of the cyclops unfolds in metaphors for race, sexuality, gender, and disability, tangling with ideas about fetishization, interracial relationships, passing, and representation.“—Carmen Maria Machado, author of \u003ci\u003eIn The Dream House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the critical and popular success of \u003ci\u003eWoman World\u003c\/i\u003e—the hit Instagram comic which appeared on 25 best of the year lists—Aminder Dhaliwal returns with \u003ci\u003eCyclopedia Exotica.\u003c\/i\u003e Also serialized on instagram to her 250,000 followers, this graphic novel showcases Dhaliwal’s quick wit and astute socio-cultural criticism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoctor’s office waiting rooms, commercials, dog parks, and dating app screenshots capture the experiences and interior lives of the cyclops community; a largely immigrant population displaying physical differences from the majority. Whether they’re artists, parents, or yoga students, the cyclops have it tough: they face microaggressions and overt xenophobia on a daily basis. However, they are bent on finding love, cultivating community, and navigating life alongside the two-eyed majority with patience and the occasional bout of rage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCyclopedia Exotica\u003c\/i\u003e is a triumph of hilarious candor.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303865332085,"sku":"9781770464377","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781770464377_a8084290-2475-4fae-9ddb-0306c843bddb.jpg?v=1786024190"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-aminder-dhaliwal.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}