Mansfield and Me

‘Sarah Laing’s gorgeous, playful drawings and self-deprecating humour lightly mask a complex meditation on writing, celebrity and the conscious construction of self. A very New Zealand coming-of-age story: brilliant, funny, thoughtful and smart’ -- Dylan Horrocks, author of Hicksville and Sam Zabel and the Magic Pen * Katherine Mansfield Society *
‘Sarah Laing is one of the most accomplished graphic artists of her generation. Her knowledge of Katherine Mansfield’s life is exemplary. This is a faultless, pitch-perfect book that made me laugh out loud, whilst also profoundly moving me. She’s a genius. I defy anyone not to enjoy Mansfield and Me’ -- Gerri Kimber, chair,
‘A wonderful read – funny and heartfelt. Buy it!’ -- David Bishop
‘I loved reading about one writer’s life through and beside another writer’s life. Both at times asking similar questions, and having similar fears: Am I in the right place for my writing? Will I have enough time to get my work finished? The book is funny and honest. The author’s potentially competing desires: writing, New York, a baby and the surprising gift of community: friendship, collaboration, support, made for a relevant and heart-warming read’ -- Lynn Davidson, winner, Poetry New Zealand Poetry Award
‘A wonderful read – funny and heartfelt. Buy it!’ - David Bishop || ‘I loved reading about one writer’s life through and beside another writer’s life. Both at times asking similar questions, and having similar fears: Am I in the right place for my writing? Will I have enough time to get my work finished? The book is funny and honest. The author’s potentially competing desires: writing, New York, a baby and the surprising gift of community: friendship, collaboration, support, made for a relevant and heart-warming read’ - Lynn Davidson, winner, Poetry New Zealand Poetry Award || ‘Sarah Laing is one of the most accomplished graphic artists of her generation. Her knowledge of Katherine Mansfield’s life is exemplary. This is a faultless, pitch-perfect book that made me laugh out loud, whilst also profoundly moving me. She’s a genius. I defy anyone not to enjoy Mansfield and Me’ - Gerri Kimber, chair, || ‘Sarah Laing’s gorgeous, playful drawings and self-deprecating humour lightly mask a complex meditation on writing, celebrity and the conscious construction of self. A very New Zealand coming-of-age story: brilliant, funny, thoughtful and smart’ - Katherine Mansfield Society - Dylan Horrocks, author of Hicksville and Sam Zabel and the Magic Pen
‘A wonderful read – funny and heartfelt. Buy it!’ - David Bishop || ‘I loved reading about one writer’s life through and beside another writer’s life. Both at times asking similar questions, and having similar fears: Am I in the right place for my writing? Will I have enough time to get my work finished? The book is funny and honest. The author’s potentially competing desires: writing, New York, a baby and the surprising gift of community: friendship, collaboration, support, made for a relevant and heart-warming read’ - Lynn Davidson, winner, Poetry New Zealand Poetry Award || ‘Sarah Laing is one of the most accomplished graphic artists of her generation. Her knowledge of Katherine Mansfield’s life is exemplary. This is a faultless, pitch-perfect book that made me laugh out loud, whilst also profoundly moving me. She’s a genius. I defy anyone not to enjoy Mansfield and Me’ - Gerri Kimber, chair, || ‘Sarah Laing’s gorgeous, playful drawings and self-deprecating humour lightly mask a complex meditation on writing, celebrity and the conscious construction of self. A very New Zealand coming-of-age story: brilliant, funny, thoughtful and smart’ - Katherine Mansfield Society - Dylan Horrocks, author of Hicksville and Sam Zabel and the Magic Pen