[2][3] The younger of two brothers, Duerr was raised in rural Adams County, Pennsylvania, in a barn partially built by his parents.

[3] Following his move to Philadelphia, Duerr began publishing his zine Decades of Confusion Feed the Insect, featuring his poetry, essays, and drawings.

[4][5][6] He established himself as a visual artist, developing a trademark style of highly detailed black and white posters drawn with Sharpies.

[13][14] Other projects followed thereafter, including the Vivian Girls Experience with fellow artist Enid Crow, Kat Klix, and Erode and Disappear.

[19] The book was described by Kirkus Reviews as "a surrealistic, sometimes unsettling pleasure for fans of the avant-garde and an obvious labor of love for all concerned.