{"product_id":"desperate-pleasures-9781941250426","title":"Desperate Pleasures","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): M. S. Harkness\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Uncivilized Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Uncivilized Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Contemporary Women\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCartoonist Studio Prize Shortlist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword Indies Awards Finalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn M.S. Harkness' ((\u003ci\u003eTinderella\u003c\/i\u003e)) second graphic novel, she weaves in and out of non-relationships, drug dealing, and sex work--all with the subtlety of a blunt ax! She constantly searches for security and fulfillment, but it is always just beyond her reach. \u003ci\u003eDesperate Pleasures\u003c\/i\u003e is a young woman's fearless autobiographical account of difficult relationships set against a backdrop of trauma and abuse. Uncomfortably close-up, filled with dark humor, \u003ci\u003eDesperate Pleasures\u003c\/i\u003e is an unrelenting read and M.S. Harkness' best work to date.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eM.S. Harkness\u003c\/b\u003e is a cartoonist based out of Columbus, OH. She's the author of the acclaimed memoir \u003ci\u003eTinderella\u003c\/i\u003e. She enjoys competitive weightlifting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncivilized Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46289703174295,"sku":"9781941250426","price":1947.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781941250426.webp?v=1767700449","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/desperate-pleasures-9781941250426","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}