Guantanamo Voices

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True Accounts from the World’s Most Infamous Prison

By Sarah Mirk

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Guantanamo Voices explores the complex history of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp through the experiences of ten individuals connected to it, including prisoners, service members, lawyers, and journalists. The graphic novel delves into the lives of those detained since 2002, revealing stories of injustice and resilience without simplifying the debate about the camp’s existence. It combines journalism with diverse artistic styles to illuminate ongoing human rights issues at this notorious site.
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Guantanamo Voices is suited for readers interested in contemporary history, human rights, and graphic journalism. It appeals to adults and older teens who appreciate thoughtfully illustrated narratives that reveal complex political and ethical issues.

An anthology of illustrated narratives about the prison and the lives it changed forever.

An anthology of illustrated narratives about the world's most infamous prison

Description

On the morning of September 11, 2001, two planes collided with the towers of the World Trade Centre in New York City. In January 2002, a group of suspected terrorists were transferred to a Naval Base in Guantanamo, Cuba. They were the first of hundreds of men who would be held there—and 40 still remain. These prisoners were characterised as the "worst of the worst" but many of them have never been properly charged or tried in a proper court and have been denied due process.

The Guantanamo Bay detention camp is a place that most Americans would rather not think about. But the stories of the people whose lives have been shaped by Guantanamo deserve to have their stories heard. In Guantanamo Voices, journalist Sarah Mirk and her team of talented, diverse artists tell the stories of ten people who spent time at the prison since its opening in 2002, including service members, prisoners, lawyers, and journalists.

Guantanamo Voices doesn’t ask the simplistic, black-and-white question about whether Guantanamo is "good" or "bad." Instead, it documents a history that’s happening right now—and sheds light on the prisoners and their stories.

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The New York Times Book Review praises the book’s moving details and artful presentation. Publishers Weekly notes the warm, unified colour palette that makes heavy topics approachable. Kirkus Reviews calls it an eye-opening indictment of a serious American wrong, while Booklist highlights its exposure of surreal inhumanity alongside efforts toward justice. KQED commends its accessibility and myth dispelling. Influences from respected graphic artists lend it a distinctive style.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419746901

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams ComicArts

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 208

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Adult Graphic Novels Education & Reference Fiction Graphic Novels Sarah Mirk

About the Author

Sarah Mirk is a multimedia journalist whose work focuses on telling nuanced, human-focused stories. She is an editor of The Nib and the former online editor of national feminism and pop-culture magazine Bitch. She lives in Portland, Oregon.