Blankets

Craig Thompson's Blankets is a graphic novel, published by Top Shelf in 2003, that stands as a landmark of autobiographical comics. This single, sprawling volume weaves together Thompson's memories of a strict Wisconsin upbringing with the tender, transformative first love he experiences at a Christian summer camp. Rendered in Thompson's lush, expressive black-and-white linework, the book is celebrated for its intimate, emotionally resonant exploration of faith, family, and the ache of young romance.