What am I doing here?

Published in the United States by Signet Books, a division of The New American Library, What Am I Doing Here? is a compelling vintage paperback art and cartoon collection created by master American surrealist and allegorical artist Abner Dean. Carrying catalog number 1382 and originally priced at 25 cents, this complete and unabridged edition showcases Dean's unique visual style, which depicts minimalist, unclothed human figures navigating complex psychological landscapes, modern existential dilemmas, social absurdities, and introspective humor.

The front cover features a bold color-blocked layout in yellow, black, magenta, and off-white. The top left corner displays the Signet Books oval emblem alongside catalog number 1382 and the 25c price mark, with red headline typography at the top reading THE NAKED FACTS OF LIFE IN HILARIOUS CARTOONS. The upper central field highlights the main title WHAT AM I DOING HERE? in large, lower-case black typography against a bright yellow background. The creator's name ABNER DEAN appears in yellow letters set within a dark jagged shadow band. The lower illustration depicts two symbolic figures—one playing a flute-like horn to a serpent-like human figure resting on a vibrant pink foreground. Across the bottom margin, yellow print reads A SIGNET BOOK Complete and Unabridged. Inside, the book contains full-page black-and-white allegorical drawings exploring mid-century human condition with striking poetic depth. An essential centerpiece collectible for vintage paperback collectors, surrealist illustration enthusiasts, and mid-century art archives.