Nonfiction - Biography & Memoir

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  • The Winter of the Cartoonist

    The Winter of the Cartoonist

    $21.99

    In 1957, Editorial Bruguera was one of Spain’s largest publishing houses, putting out hugely popular weekly magazines and comics for young and old — while retaining all rights and creative control of their artists’ work. Spanish comics superstar Paco Roca investigates the true story of five cartoonists who, spurred by poor working conditions, arbitrary editorial…

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  • A Life Turned Upside Down: My Dad’s an Alcoholic

    A Life Turned Upside Down: My Dad’s an Alcoholic

    $14.99

    A moving autobiographical manga about her father’s alcoholism that inspired a critically acclaimed live-action film. Mariko Kikuchi tells the painful story of her father’s alcoholism and her own journey through guilt to understanding her father’s illness. She rejects the common belief that family members can and should be forgiven for anything they do, no matter…

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  • Always with Honor: The Graphic Novel, Ch. 2

    Always with Honor: The Graphic Novel, Ch. 2

    $19.95

    From Passage Publishing comes Always with Honor: Chapter 2, the second installment of Alex Wisner’s visionary comic book adaptation of Always with Honor: The Memoirs of General Wrangel. In this issue . . . July 1914. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria lies dead on the streets of Sarajevo, murdered in cold blood by terrorist gunmen….

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  • Chris Claremont

    Chris Claremont

    $20.00

    Chris Claremont (b. 1950) is best known for his landmark sixteen-year author run on Uncanny X-Men. This is the longest author run in Marvel Comics history, one that saw X-Men go from a title on the verge of cancellation to one of the most popular comics for over a decade and, eventually, a multibillion-dollar film…

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    Walking Distance

    $12.99

    Now in Paperback! Merging the personal and the political, observation and contemplation, the author examines what her life is and wonders what it should be; what is expected of a thirty year old woman by society, by family and friends and by herself. She walks the streets of her London, creating it and herself —…

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  • Hakim's Odyssey: Book 3: From Macedonia to France

    Hakim’s Odyssey: Book 3: From Macedonia to France

    $29.95

    The end of a journey, the beginning of a new life. –I’m Syrian, and I got here from Turkey. –Whoaaa! That’s a hell of a trip! –You could say that . . . I left home almost three years ago. After being rescued from the Mediterranean, Hakim and his son reach European soil, full of…

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    Stewdio: The Naphic Grovel Artrilogy of Chuck D

    $59.95

    “The Public Enemy mastermind combines art and hip-hop rhymes to provide his compelling, personal views on the chaotic years between 2020 and 2022. Though they often feel like diary entries, each installment has an overarching storyline and theme . . . In an engaging, distinctly hip-hop style, Chuck D reveal important lessons from the early…

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  • Hip Hop Family Tree, Book 4: 1984-1985

    Hip Hop Family Tree, Book 4: 1984-1985

    $27.99

    Book 4 charts the rise of Dr. Dre and Def Jam records, and introduces new branches on the “tree” Will Smith, Salt-N-Pepa, Rakim, and Biz Markie. This volume is also jam-packed with films Hollywood released in an attempt to cash in on the phenomenon, like Breakin’, Breakin’ 2 Electric Boogaloo, Beat Street, Krush Groove and…

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  • Original Sisters: Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

    Original Sisters: Portraits of Tenacity and Courage

    $35.00

    From the internationally acclaimed artist, a stunning collection of portraits of ground-breaking women–Joan of Arc, Josephine Baker, Greta Thunberg, Misty Copeland, and many more history-making women whose names have been forgotten and are finally being brought to light. – With a Foreword by Roxane Gay. “This book, as a whole, offers the reader possibility and…

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  • Grande Prairie with an E

    Grande Prairie with an E

    $14.99

    Following the success of Straight Outta Busan, Stefano returns with more cartoons from his hit web comic series Modern Asian Family. This second collection of short cartoons from Stefano Jun chronicles his experiences as a Korean immigrant in Western Canada. Having moved to Canada as an 8 year old with no knowledge of English, Stefano…

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  • Other Russias

    Other Russias

    $20.00

    “Powerful… Her focus on the daily lives of regular people offers a respite from the international fixation on Vladimir Putin”–Sophie Pinkham, The New Yorker Other Russias is the brilliant first collection of graphic journalism by artist and activist Victoria Lomasko. A fixture at Moscow’s protests and political trials, Lomasko illuminates the inequality and injustice at…

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    Ranald MacDonald: A Manga of His Adventure in Japan

    $14.95

    Award winning team of Sean Michael Wilson and Akiko Shimojima present their 10th book together, on the adventure of Ranald MacDonald in 19th century Japan. In 1848, the half Scottish, half Native American MacDonald hatched a wild plan to sneak into Japan – something strictly forbidden at the time, sometimes even facing the punishment of…

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    The Real Musashi: The Manga Edition: The True Story of Japan’s Greatest Warrior

    $12.99

    The true story of MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, Japan’s greatest swordsman — told in exciting manga form! Miyamoto Musashi was undefeated throughout his long career as a fighter and became even more famous later in life as the author of The Book of Five Rings–the bible of Japanese military strategy that is still widely read today. This…

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    Good Luck to Us All: A Graphic Memoir of Sorts

    $21.95

    “Vermeulen vibrantly, gloriously, unabashedly shares her “imperfect life.”—Starred Review Booklist In this graphic memoir, Cape Town artist Karen Vermeulen reflects on the absurdities of contemporary womanhood–from romance and friendship to the ever-elusive “self-care”. Trust her–Karen is trying really hard to be an adult. Harder than she should probably have to, as a thirty-something with a…

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  • Restless

    Restless

    $19.99

    What would life feel like without fear and oppression? Is it possible to find solace in the power of chosen family, underground art collectives, and ultimately revolution? Set in Beirut, Lebanon, a city once known to be a vibrant cultural center of the region. It’s 30 years after the end of the civil war, and…

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    Icongraphics – Coco Chanel: The Graphic Novel

    $19.95

    An entertaining and enchanting graphic novel telling the story of Coco Chanel – from lowly seamstress to fashion legend. The story of the legendary woman behind the famous couture brand – the groundbreaking fashion, perfumes and handbags – is unveiled through a contemporary retelling in graphic novel form. From abandonment and poverty to influential friends…

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