"Incredibly strong and not a little disturbing." --Cory
Doctorow, author of In Real Life
Welcome to a new age...the age of the internet.
Allison is drowning under the weight of her manipulative stage magician
father. When he brings home the family's first computer, she escapes
into a thrilling new world where she meetings Samir, a like-minded new
online friend who has just agreed to run away from home with her.
After moving to a new town and leaving all of his friends behind,
Richard receives a mysterious note in his locker with instructions on
how to connect to "Evol BBS," a dial-in bulletin board system, and meets
a fierce punk named Tina who comes into his life and shakes his entire
worldview loose.
Unlikely alliances, first love, and minor crime sprees abound in this
teen graphic novel debut about making connections while your world is
falling apart.
"Perfectly captures the mystery and wonder of the early days of
the internet." --Andy Baio, author of Waxy.org and
co-founder of XOXO
"A rush of love for brave beginnings--of both the early
internet and the teens who used it to find themselves and each
other." --Eleanor Davis, author of The Hard Tomorrow and How to
Be Happy
"A compelling story complimented by pleasingly minimal art that
skillfully evokes a sense of loneliness and isolation. "
--Savanna Ganucheau, co-creator of Bloom
"A sharp and authentic wild ride that brought me
back to my teenage years as a punk with a dial-up connection." --Kevin
Panetta, co-creator of Bloom
"A poignant and often hilarious reminder that technology is
at its best when it's easing the ache of loneliness and bringing people
together." --Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of The
Serpent King
