Empire State #[nn]

This graphic novel collects the complete story of Empire State, a semi-autobiographical tale by Jason Shiga about a young man named Jimmy who travels from California to New York City to win back his childhood crush, only to find his journey complicated by a quirky road trip companion. The book blends humor, romance, and existential reflection as Jimmy navigates his feelings and the absurdities of cross-country travel. Originally serialized as a webcomic, this edition presents the full narrative in a single volume from Abrams.