Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi's acclaimed graphic memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution."A wholly original achievement.... Satrapi evokes herself and her schoolmates coming of age in a world of protests and disappearances.... A stark, shocking impact." --The New York Times: "The 50 Best Memoirs of the Past 50 Years"
One of the New York Times's 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the coming-of-age story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken only child of committed Marxists and the great-granddaughter of one of Iran's last emperors, Marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country.
Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Marjane's child's-eye view of dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned whippings, and heroes of the revolution allows us to learn as she does the history of this fascinating country and of her own extraordinary family. Intensely personal, profoundly political, and wholly original, Persepolis is at once a story of growing up and a reminder of the human cost of war and political repression. It shows how we carry on, with laughter and tears, in the face of absurdity. And, finally, it introduces us to an irresistible little girl with whom we cannot help but fall in love.
Marjane Satrapi was born in the Iranian city of Rasht in 1969. She's written several children's books, and her pictures have appeared in publications all around the world, including The New Yorker and The New York Times. She is now based in Paris.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780375422300 |
| ISBN 10 | 0375422307 |
| Title | Persepolis |
| Author | Marjane Satrapi |
| Series | Pantheon Graphic Library |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2003-04-29 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Prizes | Winner of Alex Award - YALSA 2004, Winner of Booklist Editor's Choice for Young Adults., Winner of New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age., Winner of School Library Journal Adult Books for Young Adults., Winner of YALSA Best Books for Young Adults. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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