Nostalgia - by Scott Hoffman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A wild exploration of stardom and its price from Babydaddy of the Scissor Sisters in his comics writing debut!

A reclusive rock star receives a mysterious package that forces him to face both his past and a resistance movement that represents all of the ideals he had once stood for.

In a world where fame can consume the soul, a once-revered musician has chosen isolation over the limelight. But when an unexpected package arrives at his doorstep, he's thrown into a whirlwind of memories, regret, and a rebellion that seeks to rekindle the ideals he abandoned. NOSTALGIA is a raw and thrilling exploration of celebrity, redemption, and the power of music, crafted by Scott Hoffman AKA Babydaddy, the award-winning composer and musician behind the Scissor Sisters. With stunning visuals from renowned artist Danijel Zezelj, this gripping tale blurs the line between past and present, forcing its protagonist to face the very essence of what it means to create and believe.

Review Quotes

Scott's storytelling is as bold and unforgettable as Danijel's stunning artwork. Together, they create a world that lingers in your mind long after the final page.--Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Spider-Gwen, Phoenix)

Hoffman, Zezelj and the team bring a powerful vision of a lost soul trying to find himself through solid writing and fantastic imagery. This is a book you don't want to pass up checking out.-- "ODPH Podcast review"

In our current culture and some people's obsession with a past that's somehow pristine, unimpeachable and better than today, it's a great time to read and delve into Nostalgia.-- " Gay League"

Nostalgia is like an effortless-sounding song in a haunted key, a meticulously crafted meditation on creative passion and loneliness.--Jake Shears, singer/songwriter, co-founder of Scissor Sisters, author of Boys Keep Swinging

The resulting story isn't just about exploring Mancini/Nostalgia but a bleak world not unlike our own and even the very ideas of memory and interpersonal connection that accompany these bleak techno-noirs. Like many of Hoffman's own tunes, it's a vibrant, deeply personal exploration of the human condition.-- "AIPT Comics"

While speaking clearly to the present moment, Nostalgia is a potent mix of Blade Runner and John Constantine's early Hellblazer adventures. . . . Grimy, lived-in speculative fiction meets personally insightful observations about music and art, conveying an outrage at modern injustices that saturates the setting, but doesn't get in the way of a deeply personal journey and perspective for its title character. Zezelj's art and Loughridge's colors are exemplary, achieving the same absorbing style as Craig Mancini's in-world performances.-- "ScreenRant"

Writer Scott Hoffman's work in this particular space is fantastic, as so much is conveyed in relatively minimal dialogue between Nostalgia (Craig) and Nathan. It's an also a credit to artist Daniel Zezelj, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Steve Wands, who are able to further immerse you by making each location feel like its own completely distinct world.-- "Comicbook.com"

About the Author

Scott Hoffman, known by his stage name Babydaddy, is an American musician and the Ivor Novello Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, backing vocalist and composer for the U.S. glam rock band Scissor Sisters. Wag is his second graphic novel.

Danijel Zezelj is a graphic novelist, animator, illustrator and painter. He is author of more than twenty five graphic novels and eight short animation movies. His work has been published by DC Comics, Marvel, Dark Horse, Heavy Metal, Image, Glénat, Dargaud, Eris Edizioni, The New York Times, Harper's Magazine, etc. Since 1997 he has created a series of multimedia performances merging live painting with live music. They premiered in Europe and the USA. In 2001 in Zagreb, Croatia he has co-founded a publishing house and art workshop Petikat. He lives and works in Brooklyn and Zagreb.

Lee Loughridge is an Eisner and GLAAD-award winning comic book colorist who has worked for the biggest and best publishers in the business. He is notably the colorist for the 2024 Eisner award-winning comic book series SOMNA: A BEDTIME STORY, and is the creator of Image Comics' hit new comic STANDSTILL.