Alison Bechdel’s Superhuman Strength [Stuck in Vermont 638]

Alison Bechdel’s Superhuman Strength [Stuck in Vermont 638]
Vermont cartoonist Alison Bechdel’s new graphic novel The Secret to Superhuman Strength documents her lifelong obsession with fitness during the last six decades. The former cartoonist laureate of Vermont and a MacArthur fellow, Alison is also known for her comic strip “Dykes to Watch Out For” and her graphic novels Are You My Mother? and Fun Home. The latter became a Tony-award winning Broadway musical and will soon be adapted into a film.
Eva visited Alison at her home near Bolton to hear about her new book and to see some of her cartoon panels come to life.
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Music:
Greg Davis, Curling Pond Woods, “Air”
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Kevin MacLeod, “Eighties Action” (incompetech.com)
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[@RB-oz1mm]

Just finished the new book. Even as a non-athlete, I am a longtime Bechdel fan from the 90s DTWOF comic strip. I love the way AB ties in personal history (not of parents this time) with historical touchstones like Adrienne Rich, Kerouac, and the transcendentalists. One of our best storytellers!

[@StuckinVermont]

Agree 100%!

[@wildswan221]

Bechdel makes Vermont look like a fun winter destination! Never thought of the state that way. Super fit author!!

[@lisakusel6102]

Wow, Eva, this was brilliant. I could have watched another hour of this. Alison is so relatable and thoughtful and authentic. I loved every moment. Thank you.

[@StuckinVermont]

Thanks Lisa, she is one in a million! :)

[@alexandrafalbo4062]

I audibly gasped with joy when I saw 1.a new video 2. Allison Bechdel! I always love when you and Allison interview, because unlike a lot of others you get to see her in her own space and if you’re lucky her gorgeous drawings. What a delight, absolutely made my week and now I’ve got a new book on pre-order to boot!

[@StuckinVermont]

Every video is better with drawings! Thanks for gasping and for commenting too. I think you’ll love Alison’s new book but of course, I’m a super fan! 📚🥳

[@eileenlaurie2320]

I loved this. Alison in the nature around her, taking and reflecting and showing her beautiful free work in brush and ink. I want to be an elf too! Thank you.

[@crumbtember]

omg she is so amazing.

[@morgan7796]

this is random but I honestly come back and watch this whenever I’m having a panicky moment 😭 the conversation is so interesting yet so calming, and just the perfect balance between interview questions/natural conversation. I love that there isn’t constant background music too. If only I had a waterfall nearby to stick my head under lol! Lots of love from the uk :))

[@StuckinVermont]

Well this makes my day, thank you Morgan and wishing you creativity sans waterfalls and a happy holiday too from VT!

[@mygaloshes]

Great work Eva!!!

[@n.anorooster]

This was a great video thank you

[@ElenaFaverio]

This was so insightful! I’m looking forward to reading the new book. Thank you for making it!

[@jeannekeller1275]

Just delighted to find this today, as her Vt book award is annkunced. . Excellent editing. I expect every second of video was a keeper, but you held such a lovely flow, and using voice overs so we could see her at work and play. You are the best, Eva.

[@StuckinVermont]

Wow, thank you! I am such a big fan of Alison's work and it is always great to see it recognized. :)

[@jeanchristophe1848]

Thank’s :) I ´ ve a question : where can we write to Alison ? ( mail)