{"product_id":"grommets-rick-remender-9781534366480","title":"Grommets","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGrommets\u003c\/i\u003e captures the raw feeling of being an outcast kid in the 1980s, and why skateboarding became such a sacred salvation to a lucky few. The graphics, attitudes and language of that era are represented with a rare authenticity that will leave you wanting more.\" --\u003cb\u003eTony Hawk\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTwo outcast best friends \u003c\/b\u003enavigate the\u003cb\u003e Sacramento suburbs of 1984, \u003c\/b\u003e where they find a home in \u003cb\u003eskateboard culture \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e punk rock\u003c\/b\u003e. Perfect for fans of \u003cb\u003eJohn Hughs' Brat Pack teen movies, \u003ci\u003eFreaks \u0026amp; Geeks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDazed \u0026amp; Confused\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrommets is both an authentic look at '80s skate culture--a snapshot of the generation that turned skating into a worldwide phenomenon-- as well as a heartfelt coming-of-age story following two friends from troubled homes navigating their damage in an era when no one cared. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The series' title sprints from skater slang, a \"grommet\" is a commonly used term for a young up-and-coming skater or surfer. Since the '60s it's been used to describe the next generation of kids who, with youthful exuberance, love the sport but want to put their spin on it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Collects all issues, #1-7. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eSelect praise for \u003ci\u003eGrommets\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGrommets\u003c\/i\u003e captures the raw feeling of being an outcast kid in the 1980s, and why skateboarding became such a sacred salvation to a lucky few. The graphics, attitudes and language of that era are represented with a rare authenticity that will leave you wanting more.\" --\u003cb\u003eTony Hawk\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A truly unique tone in the marriage of script and art that is equal parts cartoonish and sincere to deliver some big laughs and surprising depths.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eComicBook.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Tackles a weird time in music and culture with the utmost integrity, hilarity, and passion to spare.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAIPT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A humorous examination of the terrors of adolescence...and the euphoria of finally finding a close friend. Definitely a breezy, summer read.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraphic Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A heartwarming and visually wonderful look into a tiny slice of '80s nostalgia that will ring true for anyone who's experienced what it's like to find friendship in otherwise hostile environments.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor Spoilers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rick Remender, Brian Posehn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1534366482\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781534366480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Image Comics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs","brand":"Rick Remender","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45981072720127,"sku":"9781534366480","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7915dd6d-c9b3-424a-b506-d5adc22e9bf6.jpg?v=1722417652","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/grommets-rick-remender-9781534366480","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}