Posted by Andrew on 30th May 2022

The Con Artists: Luke Healy in Conversation

Gosh! fave Luke Healy will be appearing in conversation with journalist and author Rachel Cooke here on Tuesday 14th June, 7.30-9pm, to celebrate the release of his latest graphic novel from Faber & Faber, The Con Artists! Luke will also be signing copies of the book following the talk.

Irish-born, London-based Luke Healy, a 2014 graduate of James Sturm's Vermont-based Center for Cartoon Studies, burst onto the scene with 2016's How to Survive in the North, a critical hit. With his delicate linework, convincing characters and mix of biography, reportage and fiction, he has since built on the promise of that early work with autobiographical offerings Permanent Press and the wonderful Americana. The Con Artists represents Luke's first foray into pure fiction, and we are totally here for it.

"Love, friendship, fraud and the stories we tell...

Frank only wanted three things this year- to perform stand-up comedy, go to therapy, and to keep his house plants alive.

Then Giorgio got hit by a bus.

As Frank moves in with Giorgio to help him recover, he begins to suspect that the perfect life Giorgio has been sharing online may be nothing more than a web of lies and scams. Finding himself unable to break free from his friend's complicated life, has Frank become Giorgio's unwitting accomplice?"

Luke will be here in conversation with Rachel Cooke on Tuesday 14th June, 7.30-9pm to discuss the The Con Artists and his working process. The talk will be followed by an opportunity for you to get a signed copy of his new book. No ticket is required to attend, just come on down by 7.20pm to allow time to be seated.

Can't make it but would like a signed copy? You can pre-order a copy for collection or mail order via our online store here.