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Shelley Jackson

    Shelley Jackson is an American writer and artist celebrated for her experimental approach across genres, notably her pioneering hyperfiction work. She skillfully merges text with digital media, pushing the boundaries of narrative form and reader interaction. Jackson's literary explorations delve into the intricate connections between the human psyche and the physical body. Her unique voice offers profound insights into anatomy and the very essence of existence.

    Shelley Jackson
    Mizení Sybil Joinesové
    A Rough Guide to Bicycle Maintenance
    Half Life
    Riddance: Or: The Sybil Joines Vocational School for Ghost Speakers & Hearing-Mouth Children
    The Chainbreaker Bike Book
    • 2020

      Half Life

      • 450 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.0(102)Add rating

      The story revolves around conjoined twins Nora and Blanche, highlighting Nora's vibrant personality and longing for freedom, contrasted with Blanche's two-decade slumber. Driven by frustration and a desire for independence, Nora embarks on a journey to the Unity Foundation in London, which claims to separate them. However, this quest unearths unsettling truths from Nora's past, challenging her perceptions of reality and her relationship with Blanche, ultimately leading her to confront her deepest fears and desires.

      Half Life
    • 2019

      The Chainbreaker Bike Book

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.2(137)Add rating

      Hand-illustrated and accessible introduction to the world of bike repair. The first half of this book is a complete repair manual to get you started on choosing, fixing, and riding your bike. The second half reprints all four issues of Chainbreakerzine, whose originals were destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. From publisher description.

      The Chainbreaker Bike Book
    • 2018

      Set in a Massachusetts school for children with speech impediments, the narrative explores their unique ability to communicate with the dead. Presented through transcripts and archival materials, the novel offers a haunting examination of life after death, blending supernatural elements with poignant themes of communication and identity. This work marks the return of a talented author, promising a thought-provoking and unsettling reading experience.

      Riddance: Or: The Sybil Joines Vocational School for Ghost Speakers & Hearing-Mouth Children
    • 2008

      Shelley created this as a little take home instruction guide for her bike repair workshop at the Portland Zine Symposium. It goes over the basics of fixing a flat tire, working with wheels, the parts of a bike, bearings, doing a tune-up, tools, working on brakes, and dealing with bike shops as a woman. Most of all, what shines through is Shelley's character and personality, in the way that she describes things and her utter passion for cycling.

      A Rough Guide to Bicycle Maintenance