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| Original Title: | Persepolis |
| ISBN: | 037571457X (ISBN13: 9780375714573) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Persepolis #1-2 |
| Setting: | Iran, Islamic Republic of Tehran,1980(Iran) Persia |
| Literary Awards: | Harvey Awards for Best US Edition of Foreign Material (2004), ALA Alex Award (2004), Prix du Festival d'Angoulême for Alph-art du coup de coeur (2001) |
Marjane Satrapi
Paperback | Pages: 153 pages Rating: 4.25 | 149015 Users | 8608 Reviews
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| Title | : | Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (Persepolis #1-2) |
| Author | : | Marjane Satrapi |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 153 pages |
| Published | : | June 1st 2004 by Pantheon (first published 2000) |
| Categories | : | Sequential Art. Graphic Novels. Nonfiction. Comics. Autobiography. Memoir. Biography |
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A New York Times Notable BookA Time Magazine “Best Comix of the Year”
A San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times Best-seller
Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi’s memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the 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.
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Ratings: 4.25 From 149015 Users | 8608 ReviewsColumn Regarding Books Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (Persepolis #1-2)
I knew a little about Iran. Not much, but a little. I knew it had been through a lot of changes, and that most of those changes had been steps backward when it came to personal freedom.Here's a cool little 1 minute video that gives you a visual look at some of the changes in style, if you're interested.Alright. What I didn't know was the hows and whys. And to be honest, it never occurred to me to delve much deeper. There was a revolution, some religious nutters took over, and then everyoneA very bleak black and white tale of life in wartime Iran. Marjane's illustrations are dreary reminders that what you experienced in childhood will shape you forever--her story is one that is too damn real to possibly ignore. An extraordinary feat in the shape of 2D comics.
This is a good book. Satrapi writes with a powerful voice. One can easily imagine her childhood and early life. Many times I do not enjoy graphic novels because I think they are weak and poorly-written, relying on pictures to tell a story and not utilizing good dialogue and text. That is not the case here. Satrapi's unique illustrations make the Iran of her youth come to life. Many difficult and painful issues are dealt with in this book: torture, death, martyrdom, etc. Instead of cheapening
"Persepolis" is a widely acclaimed memoir/graphic novel, it was rated highly by several of my fellow readers and therefore I've had my eye on it for a while. Sadly, now, after reading this book, I am a little underwhelmed by it.As a graphic novel, it is a notable work. The cartoonish style of the drawing is superb, the subject matter is very current, the combination of tragedy and humor is clever. However, as a political memoir, "Persepolis" lacks. I don't know exactly why, but I never got a
Extremely clever and genuine book about a young middle eastern woman going through an oppressive misogynistic extremist regime, something I relate to a lot. It gives me strength and hope and makes me love and relate to people I, as a person who grew up in sunni saudi arabia, was always told were enemies or at least people who don't wish us well, that's the picture that's been painted. luckily i was introduced to irani art pretty early on, particularly cinema, so I've felt nothing but admiration
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (Persepolis, #1), Marjane SatrapiMarjane Satrapi (born 22 November 1969) is an Iranian-born French graphic novelist, cartoonist, illustrator, film director, and children's book author.Persepolis is a graphic autobiography by Marjane Satrapi that depicts her childhood up to her early adult years in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution. Persepolis reminds readers of the precarity of survival in political and social situations. The title Persepolis is a
The little red book cover to Persepolis, has been sketched in my mind for years...as clearly as a mental visual of the Jack-in-the-box logo. ( I dont eat there - but its pretty hard to not have an immediate visual memory of what their basic logo looks like). Ive no excuse for not reading this sooner. I dont even have a resistance to worthy graphic memoirs. So - no excuse here! I never saw the film either. I dont think I need to share specifics about Marjane Satrapis autobiography in its artistic
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