Orwell

Name: Orwell
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781910593875
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By Pierre Christin

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Orwell provides an intimate look at the life and work of George Orwell, England's foremost novelist and political essayist. From his education at Eton and time in Burma's police to his involvement in the Spanish Civil War and life in London's slums, the graphic novel paints a detailed portrait of the man behind the dystopian masterpiece 1984. Combining historical narrative with striking illustrations by renowned artists, it sheds light on Orwell's fierce opposition to Stalinism and his lasting influence on political literature.
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This graphic novel is ideal for readers interested in political history, literary biography, and fans of Orwell's works. It appeals to those who appreciate a blend of historical insight with compelling visual storytelling.

An intimate look at the life and work of one of England’s greatest novelists and political essayists, and author of the dystopian masterpiece 1984

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An intimate look at the life and work of England's greatest novelist and political essayist, and author of the dystopian masterpiece 1984

George Orwell's most celebrated work, 1984, and the prescient vision it contains of a society governed by Big Brother predates the constant monitoring of people and data we are familiar with today by almost 70 years. But his life was every bit as fascinating and forward-looking as his books.

Orwell studied at Eton, joined the police in Burma, fought in the Spanish Civil War, fiercely opposed Stalinism, and lived in London's slums while working as a journalist.

With illustrations by artists including Annie Goetzinger, Juanjo Guarnido, Enki Bilal, Manu Larcenet, Blutch, and André Juillard, Pierre Christin's Orwell offers readers an intimate yet definitive portrait of our greatest political writer.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910593875

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 610g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Pierre Christin is the creator of the bestselling ‘Valérian’series. Inspired by research into the world’s communist regimes, he went on to produce the classic European graphic novels The Town That Didn’t Exist, The Black Order Brigade, and The Hunting Party. Sébastien Verdier a self-confessed graphic-novel addict since college days, published his first book, Ultimate Agency, in 2004, with a text by François Corteggiani. His acclaimed collaborations have since included work with Didier Quella-Guyot, Éric Corbeyran, and – a long-standing team – Pierre Christin.