Artsy-Fartsy: Book 1 – Karla Oceanak
NF Graphic Novel

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, early printing hardcover copy of Artsy-Fartsy: Book 1 (The Aldo Zelnick Comic Novel Series, 1) by Karla Oceanak with no dust jacket as issued. First Edition unstated, 2003 Bailiwick Press. Early Printing with partial number line. Illustrated by Kendra Spanjer.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean illustrated boards, strong title ink on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, strong spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners.  The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

No dust jacket as issued.

On the first day of summer vacation after fourth grade, Aldo’s grandma, Goosy, gives him a sketchbook in which to record all of his ideas and adventures, and Aldo quickly discovers how much fun cartooning is. From petitioning for a neighborhood pool slide to his passion for slushies, Aldo illustrates his summer vacation, wacky friends, and loving family in this charming comic novel that blends text with illustrations on every page.