Daniel Raeburn is an author whose essays delve into the world of underground cartoonists. Through his critical and memoiristic works, Raeburn explores visual culture and personal experience with sharp analytical insight. His writing is characterized by a keen eye for detail and a deep engagement with his subjects, offering readers fresh perspectives on art and life. Raeburn's work prompts reflection on the creative process and its place in contemporary society.
The story explores the deep connection between Dan, an underground comic writer, and Bekah, a potter skilled in traditional Japanese ceramics, who quickly bond over their shared passions. Their love feels familial, but their joy is shattered when tragedy strikes just as they are preparing for the arrival of their first child, leading to a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of family.
'My daughter died on Christmas. Three days after she died, she was born.'Based on Daniel Raeburn's acclaimed New Yorker essay, Vessels is an exquisite portrait of a marriage tested to its very limits.