Larrybear is a simple young woman who appreciates the basic things: arts and crafts, family discord, the love of her irresponsible talking guitar, and tons of beer. Perhaps leaving town for a while will solve her problems? Not really, but it makes for plenty of whimsically misanthropic character comedy. Stein’s ever-shifting visual style is part underground, part fairytale, always inventive. Magazine-size, newsprint.

Stein’s Xeric Award-winning debut, rendered in paper cut-outs, ambles through a few of the pivotal moments in every girl’s life: making up new names with your best friend, daring to hang out at the scary hipster cafe, and getting horribly plastered with Jim Morrison. Full-color.