Paperback
Iraqi librarian’s brave mission: saving precious books amidst war’s devastation.
Alia's Mission
Saving the Books of Iraq
$18.73
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
15 March 2010
Check Delivery Options
Summary
Now in Dragonfly, Mark Alan Stamaty’s Alia’s Mission is ideal for classroom use in discussions about war and current events. Using a graphic novel form, Mark Alan Stamaty brings to life the inspiring story of one librarian who attempted to save some of these irreplaceable treasures from imminent destruction (the library was ultimately destroyed in a fire) in the war in Iraq. This momentous story bears comparisons to Art Spiegelman’s Maus and Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis. We are timing the rel…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375857638 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 037585763X |
| Author: | Mark Alan Stamaty |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 15 March 2010 |
| Weight: | 101g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 179mm x 4mm |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Mark Alan Stamaty
Mark Alan Stamaty lives in New York City.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.