Fruit of Knowledge: The Vulva vs. The Patriarchy Lucy Bellwood “Not only is My Brother’s

“Not only is My Brother’s Husband very touching

shadowy silhouettes are wonderfully (and unforgettably) nightmarish

an enduring classic of the early 21st century

this book felt relevant to modern times and politics – a treat for contemporary literature readers

with its own symbols employed

Fruit of Knowledge: The Vulva vs. The Patriarchy Lucy Bellwood “Not only is My Brother’sBy Liv Strmquist. Published by Virago Fantagraphics. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W and Colour, 2018. In her best selling book, internationally acclaimed cartoonist Strmquist riffs on the outrageous history of menstruation and half the population's genitalia. From Adam and Eve to pussy hats, people have punished, praised, pathologized, and politicized vulvas, vaginas, clitorises, and menstruation. In this graphic nonfiction book, drawn in chunky, punky