The Book
Normal, OK
Written and illustrated by Sarah Atlee
is now available!
Normal, OK is a collection of fictional biographies based on place names in and around Oklahoma. It began as a game to play in the car: When you see a road sign that has two town names on it, pretend they are someone’s first and last name, then invent a story to go with that name. I’ve played this game enough to populate an entire imaginary community. Normal, OK includes full-color illustrations, many of which were featured in the 2008 exhibit Art 365, created by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition.
The original works from Normal, OK will be on display at the Oklahoma Heritage Association’s Gaylord-Pickens Museum from July 7th through September 19th, 2009. Come visit this special gallery exhibit to see new characters like Wayne Payne, Stillwater Hennessey, and a young Edmond Tulsa. Details here.
Normal, OK is published in two editions:
The paperback edition is available on Amazon.com, on Lulu.com, and for a limited time at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum Store in Oklahoma City.
I have produced a hardcover edition limited to 25 copies, signed and numbered by the artist (me). Copies of the limited edition are $75 (shipping included) while supplies last. Contact me by emailing sarahatlee at gmail dot com to reserve your copy. Please allow one month for printing, processing, and shipping.