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A visceral look at the bizarre entanglement of destructive and creative forces, Live Through This is a collection of original stories, essays, artwork, and photography. It explores the use of art to survive abuse, incest, madness and depression, and the often deep-seated impulse toward self-destruction including cutting, eating disorders, and addiction. Here, some of our most compelling cartoonists, novelists, poets, dancers, playwrights, and burlesque performers traverse the pains and passions that can both motivate and destroy women artists, and mark a path for survival. Taken together,…

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3 editions
  • Paperback · English · 2012
    Seven Stories Press · 284 pages · 9781609804367
  • Ebook · English · 2011
    Seven Stories Press · 251 pages · 9781609800123
  • Paperback · English · 2008
    Seven Stories Press · 240 pages · 9781583228272
Self-destructive behaviorMental healthWomen artistsArt and mental illnessWomen, psychologyWomen, mental healthLGBTQ essaysLGBTQ art & artists