1 / 2Leaving Home: A Memoir in Full Colour by Mark Haddon
Leaving Home: A Memoir in Full Colour is Mark Haddon's illustrated memoir of family life, difference and the development of an artist. The listing describes it as a humorous and melancholy account spanning his childhood and adult life, with childhood images throughout.
At a glance
- Memoir by author and artist Mark Haddon.
- The listing describes family life in the 1970s and the author's childhood and adult perspectives.
- Illustrated throughout with images from the author's childhood.
- Explores family, difference, cartooning and art as ways of making sense of life.
Reference price: $59.99
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines memoir with childhood illustrations, offering a visual element alongside the narrative.
- The subject matter connects family history with Haddon's development as an artist.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | CHATTO & WINDUS - TRADE |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 14 April 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1784746231 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1784746230 |
| Weight listed | 690 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.9 x 2.4 x 24 cm |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings are broadly favourable but include a meaningful middle and lower-rating share, so reader reception is not uniformly positive. Without supplied written feedback, the ratings do not show what readers liked or disliked. They offer limited guidance on whether the memoir's family themes, humour and illustrations will suit an individual reader.
Frequently asked questions
What is Leaving Home about?
The listing describes Mark Haddon's memoir of family life, childhood and adult experience, including his development as an artist and cartoonist.
Is the book illustrated?
Yes. The listing says it is illustrated throughout with images from the author's childhood and describes it as in full colour.
How long is the book?
The product details list a print length of 224 pages.
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