Funny Misshapen Body by Jeffrey Brown is a true interpretation on how the mind works, Well.. as far as memories go at least. I picked this book up at Top Shelf's booth at last years Wizard World and its an extraordinary read. I think what Jeffrey Brown did here was let people into his mind and witness his most embarrassing and private moments not so much as to air out his life, But to extend an invitation to be a part of his memories. Jeffrey Brown released this book under the Touchstone books publication but he's also written for Top Shelf and contributed to NPR.
Funny Misshapen Body is an Memoir on Jeffrey Brown's life. It follows him from elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan all the way through to a Master's program he took at the Art Institute of Chicago. Mr. Brown details his crushes, art, drugs and failures he's encountered as well as dealing with Crohn's disease where he had to have parts of his intestine removed. Many times throughout the book I felt myself reliving his moments the good and the bad. Jeffrey Brown makes it extremely easy to identify with him. The writing involved in this book tackles every emotion and boundary. Its one of those books that (cliche quote moment here) stays with you.
The artwork in Funny Misshapen Body is memorable and fun to look at. Many would call it simplistic and lazy, I think the art accentuates the book! Jeffrey's artwork makes you feel like you could write and draw a book like this, because you aren't overwhelmed by artwork that makes you feel out of place. In chapter breaks Jeffrey Brown exhibits his more advanced talents where he has beautiful line drawings that reminded me a bit of a younger and hipper R. Crumb.
This book is perfect for people that love coming of age stories whether you're a fan of the movie Rushmore or the T.V. show The Wonder Years. Funny Misshapen Body details parts of Jeffrey Brown's life that are really important to him. I'm glad I picked this book up its a perfect break from superhuman squadrons and the mutant menace! Buy this book or forever be labeled a really bad human being.
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