The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist Signed First Reference

The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist (Drawn & Quarterly, 2020) is Tomine’s autobiographical graphic novel, drawn in a loose, sketchy style radically different from his usual precise linework. The book chronicles humiliating moments from his career — convention awkwardness, professional jealousies, the absurdity of being a “famous cartoonist” in a culture that doesn’t particularly value cartooning.

First Edition Identification

Drawn & Quarterly hardcover, 2020. Distinctive small format with embossed cover.

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition: $25–$50
• Unsigned first edition: $10–$20

The book’s confessional honesty and departure from Tomine’s typical formal control make it a distinctive entry in his bibliography — and the signing events around publication provided accessible opportunities for acquisition.