Dancing after TEN
Dancing after TEN by Vivian Chong is an illustrated graphic novel published by Fantagraphics Books on June 2, 2020. This 128-page work presents a personal narrative that chronicles Chong’s life-altering experience with a rare skin disease known as TEN (Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis), which ultimately led to her blindness. As she faced this profound change, Chong documented her journey through drawings, capturing her struggles and resilience.
In collaboration with cartoonist Georgia Webber, who has her own experience with disability, Chong’s story unfolds as she transitions from darkness to a vibrant expression of life through various art forms, including singing and dancing. This graphic memoir not only highlights her personal journey but also serves as a significant contribution to the fields of comics and graphic medicine, offering insights into the intersection of art and personal adversity.
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In late 2004, Vivian Chong’s life was changed forever when a rare skin disease, TEN (Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis), left her with scar tissue that would eventually blind her. As she was losing her sight, she put down as many drawings on paper as she could to document the experience. In Dancing After TEN, Chong teams up with cartoonist Georgia Webber ― whose graphic autobiography, Dumb, chronicled her own disability ― to trace her journey out of the darkness and into the spotlight. Chong now expresses her art through singing, stand-up, drumming, running, and dancing. This graphic novel is an inspirational tale and a powerful work of graphic medicine.
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