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Type of site | Comic and personal blog |
|---|---|
| Owner | Allie Brosh |
| Created by | Allie Brosh |
| URL | hyperboleandahalf |
| Commercial | No |
| Launched | 2009 |
| Current status | inactive |
Hyperbole and a Half is a webcomic and blog written and illustrated by Allie Brosh. Started in 2009, Brosh often mixes text and illustrations to tell stories from her childhood, discuss her thoughts, and describe the challenges she has faced, particularly with mental health.[1]
The illustrations are drawn in Paintbrush[1] and use an exaggeratedly simple drawing style as an artistic device. Hyperbole and a Half draws inspiration from "rage comics," with shared diction and simple, almost rudimentary art. The blog principally ran in 2009 and 2010. During this time, Brosh produced 79 and 78 posts respectively, uploading a new entry at least every few weeks. In 2011, Brosh reduced her output and created just five new posts. She later stated that this reduction was caused by her mental health issues, a serious medical condition, and pivoting to focus on her book. There were some updates in 2013 and 2020, when Brosh was promoting her forthcoming books. As of 2025 the blog is inactive.
Two books based on the blog have made New York Times Bestseller lists, and the blog and books have received praise, particularly for their depiction of depression.
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