1 / 7Armed With Madness: The Surreal Leonora Carrington Graphic Novel
Armed With Madness is a full-color graphic novel about surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, from storytellers Mary M. Talbot and Bryan Talbot. It follows her time in the 1930s Paris art scene, wartime upheaval and later creative life in Mexico City.
At a glance
- Full-color graphic novel about artist Leonora Carrington.
- Covers her relationships with the Paris avant-garde, the effects of war, and her later creative life in Mexico City.
- The listing credits Mary M. Talbot and Bryan Talbot.
Reference price: $24.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Graphic-novel storytelling offers a visual approach to Carrington’s life and career.
- The narrative spans her prewar art circles, wartime experiences and later life in Mexico City.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | SelfMadeHero |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 25, 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 144 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1914224124 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1914224126 |
| Series | True Stories - SelfMadeHero : |
| Dimensions | 6.3 x 0.7 x 9.9 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 2.31 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Leonora Carrington, surrealism and women artists.
- Readers looking for a biographical graphic novel with full-color artwork.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a conventional text-only biography or a comprehensive reference on the wider surrealist movement.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with five- and four-star ratings making up most of the distribution. The smaller number of lower ratings means experiences are not uniformly positive, and without customer comments the reasons for either praise or criticism are unknown. Ratings alone cannot establish how readers found the visual storytelling or biographical coverage.
Frequently asked questions
What is Armed With Madness about?
It is a graphic novel about Leonora Carrington, covering her involvement with the 1930s Paris art scene, wartime upheaval and later creative life in Mexico City.
Who created the book?
The listing credits storytellers Mary M. Talbot and Bryan Talbot.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 144 pages.
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