Her parents reported that they wanted to remove her from the political conservatives and Christian fundamentalists of the United States.

Zwigoff later commissioned Sophie to prepare some original drawings for inclusion in his 2001 comedy drama Ghost World, an adaptation of Daniel Clowes' comics serial of the same name.

After completing her secondary education in France, Crumb studied acrobatics and clowning at a French circus school.

[4] Her drawings were meant to reflect the personality and inner life of Enid Coleslaw (Thora Birch), the film's protagonist.

[3][9][10] Her debut solo show, which featured more than 20 drawings and giclée prints, coincided with the book's publication.