The Red Virgin and the Vision of Utopia
$53.49
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
16 May 2016
Summary
An anarchist tale of an extraordinary woman, from the Costa Prize-winning authors of Dotter of Her Father’s Eyes.
Set against the background of violence and state repression in a turbulent period of French history, The Red Virgin and the Vision of Utopia chronicles the incredible and outrageous life of Louise Michel, the revolutionary feminist dubbed ‘The Red Virgin of Montmartre’. A utopian dreamer, notorious anarchist, teacher, orator and poet, she was decades ahead of her …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780224102346 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0224102346 |
| Author: | Bryan Talbot, Mary Talbot |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Jonathan Cape |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 16 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 536g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 160mm x 223mm |
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Critics Review
A fascinating story …the stark illustrations match the story well… A fascinating piece of graphic biography, and it’s certainly a daring piece of work.
A fascinating story…the stark illustrations match the story well… A fascinating piece of graphic biography, and it’s certainly a daring piece of work. – Doug Johnstone * Big Issue *
A work of consummate mastery… The work is deftly done… If you’ve read their previous books, you’ll know the level of professionalism being brought to bear here and you’ll know they are just about cornering the market on intelligent, historical retellings of pivotal feminist characters. It’s a great read and we highly recommend. * Bookmunch *
[A] gripping, unforgettable account… [The Red Virgin is] a moving example of how a book can become an emotional experience as you turn each page. – Lisa McKenzie * Times Higher Education *
I highly recommend this beautiful and enjoyable read that will make you want to learn more about the Paris Commune and Louise Michel. – Jenny Sutton * Socialist Review *
Bryan Talbot
Bryan Talbot
Born in 1952, Bryan Talbot is an accomplished author who has contributed to various genres, including underground comics, science fiction, and superhero stories like Judge Dredd and Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight. His notable works include Alice in Sunderland and the Grandville series. He also co-authored the graphic novel Dotter of Her Father’s Eyes with Mary Talbot, which was the first graphic novel to win the Costa Biography Award.
Mary Talbot
Mary Talbot is an internationally acclaimed scholar with extensive publications on language, gender, and power, with a particular focus on media and consumer culture. She is the co-author of the graphic novels Dotter of Her Father’s Eyes and Sally Heathcote: Suffragette.
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