Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me: A Graphic Memoir

Ellen Forney’s graphic memoir, published by Constable & Robinson in 2013, braids her diagnosis of bipolar disorder with a parallel exploration of the lives of famously creative—and often turbulent—historical artists, including Michelangelo. Through her own story, Forney examines the link between mood disorders and artistic genius, blending personal narrative with research. This single-issue work stands as a candid, visually inventive contribution to the graphic memoir genre, notable for its unflinching look at mental health.