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Margaret, denied financial aid for her final year of art school, seeks refuge in the radical, fast‑talking atmosphere of the Imperial Café. Surrounded by a mix of hippies and punks, she navigates a world of drug use, humor, and unapologetic speech.
Through a series of comic strips, the story explores challenges faced by women art students and food‑service workers, offering a candid look at college life and creative survival. The book’s vibrant panels capture the energy of its characters and the vibrancy of their unconventional setting.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Mimi Pond
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