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Maus I & II Paperback Box Set
Series: Pantheon Graphic Library
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Format: Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased
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The winner of the 1992 Pulitzer Prize, this set includes volumes one and two of "the most affecting and successful narrative ever done about the Holocaust" (Raymond Sokolov, "Wall Street Journal."
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The Maus I & II Paperback Box Set by Art Spiegelman presents an unparalleled depiction of the Holocaust, combining brutal honesty with a ground-breaking artistic style. This compelling work delves into the experiences of Vladek Spiegelman, a Polish Jew who survived Auschwitz, narrated by his son, Art, with poignant realism. Through the innovative use of anthropomorphic characters, where Jews are depicted as mice and Nazis as cats, Spiegelman captures the profound horrors and soul-wrenching despair faced by millions. This unique narrative approach not only allows readers to digest the complex themes of identity, survival, and betrayal but also underscores the alienation faced by those who lived through these unimaginable trials.
The story is a dual narrative. On one hand, it presents Vladek's harrowing recollections of endurance and the relentless will to live against all odds during the Holocaust. On the other, it explores Artβs tumultuous relationship with his father in the latter years of his life. The interplay between these tales highlights both personal and historical traumas, as Spiegelman skilfully unveils the long shadows cast by these events on subsequent generations. This rich and layered storytelling allows readers to confront and reflect on the enduring impact of the Holocaust beyond the confines of history books.
Acknowledged for its profound narrative depth and artistic innovation, Maus is frequently celebrated as a hallmark of graphic novels. It not only carved a place for itself in literary history by winning the Pulitzer Prize but also continues to touch each new reader with its honesty and poignancy. Its critical acclaim extends from prestigious publications such as the Wall Street Journal and The New Yorker, which laud it as a masterpiece and a significant historical narrative in comic book form.
The paperback box set includes the original two-volume format of the story, along with a special sixteen-page booklet designed by Art Spiegelman himself. These additional insights offer a deeper understanding of the creative processes behind this iconic work, allowing readers to appreciate the intricacies of both the narrative and its visual storytelling techniques.
Maus is more than just a graphic novel; it is an emotional journey through time, capturing the essence of human resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Widely recognised as a work that resonates with readers across different generations, its inclusion in Varietyβs "Banned and Challenged Books Everyone Should Read" underscores its continued relevance and power to provoke thought and discussion.
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Maus I & II Paperback Box Set
The Maus I & II Paperback Box Set by Art Spiegelman presents an unparalleled depiction of the Holocaust, combining brutal honesty with a ground-breaking artistic style. This compelling work delves into the experiences of Vladek Spiegelman, a Polish Jew who survived Auschwitz, narrated by his son, Art, with poignant realism. Through the innovative use of anthropomorphic characters, where Jews are...Box SetSold Out -
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The Maus I & II Paperback Box Set by Art Spiegelman is highly acclaimed, with reviewers praising it as a groundbreaking narrative on the Holocaust. It is described as a masterpiece combining the documentary style and fable, capturing the tender and complex relationship between Art and his father, Vladek. Critics commend its power and simplicity, noting how it uniquely conveys the horror and tenderness of real historical events through the medium of comics.
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ISBN: 9780679748403
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased
Date Published: 19 October 1993
Country: United States
Imprint: Random House Inc
Illustration: Illustrations, unspecified
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 171.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 947g
Pages: 2
About the Author
ART SPIEGELMAN is one of the worldβs most admired and beloved comic artists, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning Holocaust narrative, Maus. Born in Stockholm in 1948, Spiegelman began studying cartooning in high school and drawing professionally at age sixteen. He studied art and philosophy at Harpur College before joining the underground comics movement in the 1960s. Spiegelman taught history and the aesthetics of comics at the School of Visual Arts in New York from 1979 to 1986, and in 1980 he founded RAW, the acclaimed avant-garde comics magazine, with his wife, FranΓ§oise Mouly. Honors Spiegelman has received include induction into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame and the Art Directorβs Club Hall of Fame. In 2005, he was named one of Time magazineβs 100 Most Influential People. He was made an Officier de lβOrdre des Arts et des Lettres in 2007, and in 2011 he was awarded the Grand Prix at the AngoulΓͺme International Comics Festival. In 2015, he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and in 2018 he became the first comic artist to receive the Edward MacDowell Medal. His art has been exhibited at museums throughout the world, including the Pompidou Center in Paris, the Ludwig Museum in Cologne, the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Jewish Museum in New York City, and the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art.
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