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Ms Davis
A Graphic Biography
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This graphic novel is well suited for readers interested in civil rights history, political activism, and innovative graphic storytelling. It appeals to those seeking a compelling biographical narrative with educational insights, especially fans of graphic novels that blend art and social justice themes.
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See moreIn this follow-up to their New York Times bestselling graphic biography of Muhammad Ali, the acclaimed French writer and artist duo tell the story of Black activist, professor, and prison abolitionist Angela Davis.
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NAACP Award Nomination, Outstanding Graphic Novel 2023
In Ms Davis, the acclaimed French cartooning duo tell a story of this seminal, revolutionary, 1970s icon through an accessible graphic novel narrative.
Born in 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama, Angela Davis' family fought in the civil rights movement against racial segregation enforced by the Ku Klux Klan. In 1968, she joined the Black Communist Party and travelled to Cuba, a journey which left its mark on her forever.
In 1971, the FBI put Davis on their 10 Most Wanted List. They accused her of orchestrating a politically motivated Marin County courtroom gunfight because she owned the guns. She went to prison despite her protestations of innocence. The Black People in Defense of Angela Davis formed, and soon the entire world would know her story and demand her freedom. In 1972, she was found not guilty by an all-white jury. Since then, she has dedicated her life to the fight for justice.
The graphic biography also includes illustrated educational supplementary material that adds historical context about the various political organisations and programmes referred to in the book, such as COINTELPRO, an illegal FBI programme dedicated to destroying U.S. political groups it deemed "subversive."
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Ms Davis adopts a unique narrative approach by presenting parts of Davis's life out of order and with fictional elements to enhance the storytelling. The illustrator Amazing Ameziane employs diverse artistic styles throughout, ranging from newspaper comic strips to designs inspired by Milton Glazer and 19th-century book illustrations, creating a visually engaging experience. -- Forbes
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781683965695
Publisher: Fantagraphics
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 March 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Fantagraphics
Illustration: 188 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Translated by Jenna Allen
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 274.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 188
About the Author
Sybille Titeux de la Croix studied academic drawing, sculpture, photography, video-making and printmaking at the elite professional school ENsAD (École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs) in Paris. Her passion for literature led her to creative writing. Published in seven different languages, her graphic biography, Muhammad Ali, was on the New York Times Best-Seller list. French cartoonist Amazing Améziane worked as an art director, illustrator, and graphic designer before he launched his comics career as a scriptwriter in 2001. Along with Paco Ignacio Taibo II, he has worked on the comic adaptation of Cuatro Manos [Four Hands]. In 2017, he drew the graphic biography Muhammad Ali, written Sybille Titeux de la Croix, which was published internationally and landed on the New York Times Best-Seller list. Now Ameziane splits his time between his own Noir comics, his projects with Titeux de la Croix, his collaboration with Jared Reinmuth on Big Black: Stand at Attica!, and filmmaking. Jenna Allen is a freelance translator based in Colorado.
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