Bad Friends

Digital Library of Korean Literature
Writers & Media
E-News

E-News

We provide news about Korean writers and works from all around the world.

English(English) Article

Bad Friends

About the Article

Article: https://pen.org/bad-friends/
Journal: PEN America
Issued Date: September 27, 2018
Page: -
Language: English(English)
Country: UNITED STATES
City: New York
Book: Bad Friends
Writer: Ancco
Translator: Janet Hong

About the Author

Ancco
Birth : 1983 ~ Unknown
Occupation : Cartoonist
First Name : Angkko
Family Name : -
Korean Name : 앙꼬
ISNI : 0000000478972707
Works : 4

Descriptions - 1 Languages

English(English)

In celebration of National Translation Month, for this week’s Illustrated PEN Guest Editor Meg Lemke presents an excerpt from the forthcoming Bad Friends (Drawn & Quarterly, 2018) by artist Ancco, translated from Korean by Janet Hong. Lemke writes: Ancco’s debut both in Korea and America is a discovery; a work of fiction based on her own life, for many American graphic novel readers, this drawing out of the inner world and tumultuous experiences of a young South Korean teen in the ’90s will be both fresh and achingly familiar. The savage abuse that Pearl, Ancco’s stand-in, receives at home and school is counterpoised by the intense friendships with “Bad” girls (compared to whom, her home-life is idealized, as at least her parents care what she gets up to). Themes of rebellion, dawning sexual power and vulnerability, and coming-of-age are set in haunting black and white cityscapes and seedy backrooms. As we celebrate translation month, don’t miss this unique work.

Translated Books4 See More