Palestine
Author: Sacco, Joe
ISBN: 9780224069823
Publisher: JONATHAN CAPE & BH - TRADE
Year First Published: 2003
Pages: 296
Dimensions: 274mm x 181mm x 19mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
The landmark work of comics journalism -by the author of SAFE AREA- GORAZDE
In late 1991 and early 1992, at the time of the first Intifada, Joe Sacco spent two months with the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, travelling and taking notes. Upon returning to the United States he started writing and drawing Palestine, which combines the techniques of eyewitness reportage with the medium of comic-book storytelling to explore this complex, emotionally weighty situation. He captures the heart of the Palestinian experience in image after unforgettable image, with great insight and remarkable humour.The nine-issue comics series won a 1996 American Book Award. It is now published for the first time in one volume, befitting its status as one of the great classics of graphic non-fiction.
ISBN: 9780224069823
Publisher: JONATHAN CAPE & BH - TRADE
Year First Published: 2003
Pages: 296
Dimensions: 274mm x 181mm x 19mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
The landmark work of comics journalism -by the author of SAFE AREA- GORAZDE
In late 1991 and early 1992, at the time of the first Intifada, Joe Sacco spent two months with the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, travelling and taking notes. Upon returning to the United States he started writing and drawing Palestine, which combines the techniques of eyewitness reportage with the medium of comic-book storytelling to explore this complex, emotionally weighty situation. He captures the heart of the Palestinian experience in image after unforgettable image, with great insight and remarkable humour.The nine-issue comics series won a 1996 American Book Award. It is now published for the first time in one volume, befitting its status as one of the great classics of graphic non-fiction.
