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Muhammad Ali, Kinshasa 1974
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Muhammad Ali, Kinshasa 1974
Award-winning writer JD Morvan and renowned photographer Abbas' stunning graphic novel masterpiece which uses iconic photos to uniquely illustrate the historical 'Rumble in the Jungle' boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.
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Award-winning writer JD Morvan and renowned photographer Abbas' stunning graphic novel masterpiece uniquely illustrates the historical 'Rumble in the Jungle' boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.
On the 30th October 1974, the most famous boxing match of the 20th century took place. Nicknamed the "Rumble in the Jungle", it pitted Muhammad Ali, desperate to win back his world champion belt, against George Foreman, the current holder. Foreman had just knocked out the only two boxers to have ever beaten Ali. By his own admission, Ali was terrified of facing him in the ring.
Now, the photojournalist Abbas immortalises this legendary meeting, having kept his photos in his personal archives for 36 years before unveiling them to the world.
In a cross between a documentary, photo report, and graphic novel, Muhammad Ali, Kinshasa 1974 reveals the context of the most powerful photographs taken by one of the greatest photographers of the Magnum Photos agency. Enriched by the testimony of Abbas himself, Jean-David Morvan's script is rigorously brought to life by artist Rafael Ortiz.
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The book is highly praised for its unique blend of rarely seen photographs and comic book art, providing a powerful visual take on an iconic sporting event. It effectively combines sports journalism and comics history, offering a dynamic portrayal of Muhammad Ali as never seen before. Through vivid artwork and engaging storytelling, it captures the excitement and historical context of the Rumble in the Jungle, making it a must-have for boxing fans.
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ISBN: 9781787736207
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 February 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Comics
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ortiz
- By Abbas
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 567g
Pages: 136
About the Author
Jean-Davide Morvan started out as a comics artist before realising his masterful talent for storytelling. Born in France, he studied art at the Instiut St Luc in Brussels. In 2004, he became the writer of classic Franco-Belgian comic, Spirou & Fantasio. Over the years he has produced over 230 comics, winning multiple awards including the Youth Award in 2006 at Angouleme International Comics Festival, and Best Story in 2008 at Prix Saint-Michel. Abbas is a world renowned photographer, originally from Iran. He dedicated a lot of his work to political and social coverage of developing southern nations, and from 1970 onwards, many of his works appeared in magazines across the world. After capturing the Iranian revolution, he self-exiled for 17 years before returning. One of his most controversial subjects has been religion, extensively documenting different faiths, from Islam to Buddhism, with accompanying essays. He has produced many books of his photographic works and has held exhibitions all over the globe. In 1981 he joined Magnum Photography Agency and was a governing member until he died in 2018.
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