Books : The Complete Persepolis

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 955.0542092
EAN: 9780375714832
ISBN: 0375714839
Label: Pantheon
Manufacturer: Pantheon
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: October 30, 2007
Publisher: Pantheon
Release Date: October 30, 2007
Studio: Pantheon
Sales Rank: 4951

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Product Description:
Here, in one volume: Marjane Satrapi's best-selling, internationally acclaimed memoir-in-comic-strips.

Persepolis is the story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a country plagued by political upheaval; of her high school years in Vienna facing the trails of adolescence far from her family; of her homecoming--both sweet and terrible; and, finally, of her self-imposed exile from her beloved homeland. It is the chronicle of a girlhood and adolescence at once outrageous and familiar, a young life entwined with the history of her country yet filled with the universal trials and joys of growing up.

Edgy, searingly observant, and candid, often heartbreaking but threaded throughout with raw humor and hard-earned wisdom--Persepolis is a stunning work from one of the most highly regarded, singularly talented graphic artists at work today.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- insider's look
It's tempting to say that Satrapi chose to write her memoir as a graphic novel because she's not very good at narrative writing, but to say that would be to completely undercut what this book has to offer.
Satrapi tells her story through brief narration and elegant black and white drawings, illustrating the repression in Iran (veiled women and bearded men drawn with no mouths) and the freedom of Europe.

Satrapi takes us from her childhood in Iran under the Shah through her experiences ... Read More

Rating:

- Great Book
This book provides an interesting way to read and learn about an interesting point in history. I highly recommend it or anyone to read because it's comic book style makes it an easy and enjoyable read.

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- Persepolis
I highly, highly recommend this book. I could hardly put it down, and I never wanted it to end. A truely great story.

Rating:

- AMAZING, UNIQUE BOOK
This book was one of the most interesting and unique books that I have ever read. It was given to me as a gift and I honestly didn't think that I'd like it. I was a bit put off by the comic book style, but it read just like a regular book. The comic strip part only enhanced it. LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!

Rating:

- A masterpiece
saw the movie, had to buy the book. thank you for making such a great film! It inspires on so many levels. dont miss this film, it speaks for all cultures and all people

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