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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

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Revolution, childhood, and war in graphic memoir.

Recommended for those who want to learn about growing up in a country in revolution and war in an engaging way. The graphic format adds a unique perspective to the story and helps readers to emotionally connect with the author's experience. The book provides a personal and political account of a fascinating country and its history during a period of dramatic change, and is a reminder of the human cost of war and political repression.

  • Harvey Awards for Best US Edition of Foreign Material (2004)
  • ALA Alex Award (2004)
  • Prix du Festival d'Angoulême for Alph-art du coup de coeur (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

Regular price RM44.45 MYR
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ISBN: 9780375714573
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM94.54 MYR
Publisher: Pantheon
Date of Publication: 2004-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 4.26
(rated by 206531 readers)

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In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah’s regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken only child of committed Marxists and the great-granddaughter of one of Iran’s last emperors, Marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Marjane’s child’s-eye view of dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned whippings, and heroes of the revolution allows us to learn as she does the history of this fascinating country and of her own extraordinary family. Intensely personal, profoundly political, and wholly original, Persepolis is at once a story of growing up and a reminder of the human cost of war and political repression. It shows how we carry on, with laughter and tears, in the face of absurdity. And, finally, it introduces us to an irresistible little girl with whom we cannot help but fall in love.
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Revolution, childhood, and war in graphic memoir.

Recommended for those who want to learn about growing up in a country in revolution and war in an engaging way. The graphic format adds a unique perspective to the story and helps readers to emotionally connect with the author's experience. The book provides a personal and political account of a fascinating country and its history during a period of dramatic change, and is a reminder of the human cost of war and political repression.

  • Harvey Awards for Best US Edition of Foreign Material (2004)
  • ALA Alex Award (2004)
  • Prix du Festival d'Angoulême for Alph-art du coup de coeur (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.