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Winner, ALA ALEX Award An urgent, groundbreaking and visually stunning new collection of graphic storytelling about the present Iranian revolution, using comics to show what would be censored in photos and film in Iran. Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, returns to graphic art with this collaboration of over 20 activists, artists, journalists, and academics working…
“An excellent introduction to the large trends of early Chinese history; ideal for those new to the subject.”–School Library Journal
Joseph Kony is the most dangerous guerilla leader in modern African history. It started with a visit from spirits. In 1991, Kony claimed that spiritual beings had come to him with instructions: he was to lead his group of rebels, the Lord’s Resistance Army, in a series of brutal raids against ordinary Ugandan civilians. Decades…
Step into the world of early 20th-century auctions, where every gavel strike set the course for bibliophile fortunes. Book-Prices Current; A Record Of The Prices At Which Books Have Been Sold At Auction From October, 1902 To July, 1903 (Volume XVII) is more than a mere catalogue-it is a living document of the vintage book…
Step into a world of discovery and refined passion. Lady Charlotte Schreiber’s Journals open the doors to a vanished era, where the pursuit of beauty led one remarkable Victorian woman across Britain and the grand capitals of Europe, from the bustling markets of France to the storied kilns of Holland, Belgium, and beyond. Her chronicle…
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1859 Edition.
Conventional wisdom holds that comic books of the post-World War II era are poorly drawn and poorly written publications, notable only for the furor they raised. Contributors to this thoughtful collection, however, demonstrate that these comics constitute complex cultural documents that create a dialogue between mainstream values and alternative beliefs that question or complicate the…
This edited volume explores political motives, discourses and agendas in Japanese manga and graphic art with the objective of highlighting the agency of Japanese and wider Asian story-telling traditions within the context of global political traditions. Highly illustrated chapters presented here investigate the multifaceted relationship between Japan’s political storytelling practices, media and bureaucratic discourse, as…
In this gripping blend of reportage, memoir, and analysis, a journalist and daughter of one of the world’s most famous hostages, Terry Anderson, takes an intimate look at her father’s captivity during the Lebanese Hostage Crisis and the ensuing political firestorm on both her family and the United States–as well as the far-reaching implications of…
Step into the world of timeless artistry, where every shard and glaze tells a story. The A B C Of Collecting Old English Pottery by J. F. Blacker is a masterful guide for antique enthusiasts, collectors, and historians alike, illuminating the fascinating journey of English ceramics from their origins to the celebrated 19th-century masterpieces. With…
A single silver sixpence sets the stage for a tale as bright as its coin. Step into the gentle world of Old Dame And Her Silver Sixpence, a classic British nursery rhyme picture book where the simple act of counting money becomes a charming adventure. Through rhythmic verse and delightful illustrations, children meet the old…
Echoes are the quiet architecture of novels. Small sound, large interpretive consequences. In The Echo-Device in Literature, Elbridge Colby assembles a lucid literary criticism collection that treats repetition as a deliberate, readable technique. These literary analysis essays examine the echo motif in literature from sentence-level refrains to structural reprise, showing how rhetorical devices in fiction…
Step into the refined world of Edwardian era pianos, where craftsmanship and artistry meet in each detail. The Catalogue Of Newcombe Pianos, produced by the distinguished Newcombe Piano Co. Limited, stands as a rare window into Canadian piano history and the golden age of vintage musical instruments. This historical piano catalogue is more than a…
Step into the rich tapestry of European history, where copper coins are more than currency-they are storytellers. An Introduction To The Copper Coins Of Modern Europe by Francis C. Higgins opens a window onto the fascinating world of 19th century coinage, guiding readers through the evolution of European currency with clarity and reverence. This essential…
Step into the bustling world of early 20th-century book auctions, where passion, rarity, and history converge. Book-Prices Current; A Record Of The Prices At Which Books Have Been Sold At Auction From October 1905, To July 1906 (Volume XX) is more than a ledger – it is a window into the dynamic marketplace that shaped…
Step inside the fascinating world of ancient coinage and discover the stories that shaped civilisations. The Coin Collector’s Manual, Volume II, by Henry Noel Humphreys, is the definitive numismatic reference guide for those drawn to the art, history, and intrigue of coins. From the origins of coinage to the grandeur of Roman Empire coins and…
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