How to Completely Lose Your Mind
By Elizabeth Jancewicz and Eric Stevenson
graphic novel memoir/music
Mango, October 10, 2023; 296 pages
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From the indie band Pocket Vinyl and the artists behind the documentary Drive. Play. Sleep. and the popular webcomic The Touring Test, this hilarious artists’ graphic novel memoir chronicles a couple’s road trip across the USA as they break a world record. A world record smashing music tour through 50 States in 45 Days. Together, Eric Stevenson and Elizabeth Jancewicz perform as the band Pocket Vinyl, where Eric slams on the piano and sings while Elizabeth creates a large oil painting on stage. In these artists’ graphic novel, watch as they take on their biggest challenge yet: to tour the whole nation in just 45 days, breaking the record for the fastest time a band has played in all 50 U.S. states.
A wild road trip of performance highs, self-doubt lows, and determination. As co-author Elizabeth Jancewicz says, “I knew that embarking on such a monstrous adventure would provide me with stories to tell, but I hadn’t realized how much those stories would change me… In retrospect, we learned so much: about how our art helps people, how interconnected we all are, and how easily our minds can descend into mental illness without us even realizing it’s happening.” If you liked It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, Marbles, or Can’t We Talk about Something More Pleasant? you’ll love How to Completely Lose Your Mind.
Reviews
“In this heartfelt and hopeful graphic memoir, Pocket Vinyl bandmates Jancewicz (The Touring Test) and Stevenson depict themselves at the helm of an epic misadventure…For armchair tourists and music lovers alike, this one’s a charmer.”
“With humor and humility, Jancewicz and Stevenson (creators of the webcomic The Touring Test) share their tale of pursuing a world record via music venues across the 50 states. It’s also sprinkled with tips on packing light for road tripping and how to be a better audience member; young adults and veterans of the indie music scene will find something to love.”
Awards and Accolades
- 2023 Hit #1 on Amazon for Biographies and History Graphic Novels
This book might appeal to fans of Adulthood is a Myth by Sarah Anderson and The Worrier’s Guide to Life by Gemma Correll.
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Author Bio
Elizabeth Jancewicz is an illustrator, author, painter, and artist. She spends much of her time touring the country with her husband, Eric, in their band Pocket Vinyl, where she creates large, whimsical oil paintings on stage while Eric sings and plays music. Elizabeth is the creator of the autobiographical webcomic The Touring Test and is also a co-director of Drive. Play. Sleep., a documentary film about “every band you’ve never heard of.” She grew up in remote northern Quebec but now lives in Connecticut. Visit Elizabeth at https://pocketvinyl.com/news.
Author Bio
Eric Stevenson is a musician, singer, and writer. He makes up one half of the band Pocket Vinyl with his wife, Elizabeth, where he slams on the piano and sings while Elizabeth creates oil paintings on stage. He has published graphic novels with Elizabeth and is a co-director of the documentary film Drive. Play. Sleep. Eric lives in Connecticut. Visit Eric at https://pocketvinyl.com/news.