Adrian Tomine
Born: 01-01-1974
Adrian Tomine is a celebrated American cartoonist and illustrator, renowned for his keenly observed graphic novels and comics. He gained prominence through his long-running series "Optic Nerve" and has contributed illustrations to esteemed publications like The New Yorker. Known for his sharp storytelling and evocative artwork, Tomine's work often explores themes of identity, relationships, and urban life, earning him a devoted following in the literary and arts communities.
Book summaries for books written by Adrian Tomine
Quotes
I guess I've always been too self-involved to be a good activist.
It's not like you're the only one who's ever felt like this.
People are always more complicated than you think.
I don't know why I'm so obsessed with how other people see me.
Maybe it's just easier for some people to be alone.
You can't just be passive-aggressive about everything.
Sometimes it feels like I'm living someone else's life.
I'm not sure I even know what I want anymore.
It's hard to be happy when you're always comparing yourself to others.
I don't want to settle for a mediocre life.
You have to learn to let go of the past and move on.
I'm tired of being seen as the 'exotic' one.