Che
a graphic biography
$21.38
- Paperback
112 pages
- Release Date
30 November 2017
Summary
Che: A Revolutionary Life in Comics
Since his murder 50 years ago in Bolivia, Ernesto “Che” Guevara has become a universally known revolutionary icon and political figure whose image is among the most recognizable in the world. This dramatic and extensively researched book breathes new life into his story, portraying his struggle through the medium of the underground political comic — one of the most prominent countercultural art forms since the 1960s.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781786633286 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1786633280 |
| Author: | Spain Rodriguez, Paul Buhle |
| Publisher: | Verso Books |
| Imprint: | Verso Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2017 |
| Weight: | 390g |
| Dimensions: | 266mm x 198mm x 9mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Spain is one of the true giants of the comics medium. He is a singular artist; his work is unmistakable.” - Joe Sacco “Spain’s take on Che is brilliant and radical.” - Art Spiegelman
Spain’s take on Che is brilliant and radical. – Art SpiegelmanSpain is one of the true giants of the comics medium. He is a singular artist; his work is unmistakable. – Joe Sacco
About The Author
Spain Rodriguez
Spain Rodriguez was one of the most well-known artists in the comix underground. He (along with Robert Crumb) was one of the original members of Zap Comics and has a reputation as an outstanding political artist. He was the author of several other graphic novels, including the highly acclaimed Nightmare Alley. His work is prominently featured in BLAB!, an annual comic anthology that has also featured Charles Burns, Mark Mothersbaugh, Daniel Clowes, and Chris Ware. He died in 2012.
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