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Persepolis [Paperback]

Marjane Satrapi (Author)
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Publication Date: 6 Mar 2008 | Series: Persepolis

The Story of a Childhood and The Story of a Return

The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-grandaughter of Iran's last emperor, Satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. This is a beautiful and intimate story full of tragedy and humour - raw, honest and incredibly illuminating.

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage; Film Tie-in ed edition (6 Mar 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 009952399X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099523994
  • Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 2.7 x 20 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A revelation...you will remember it for a very long time (Mark Haddon )

Persepolis is a stylish, clever and moving weapon of mass destruction (David Jenkins Sunday Telegraph )

The magic of Marjane Satrapi's work is that it can condense a whole country's tragedy into one poignant, funny scene after another (Natasha Walter Independent on Sunday )

I cannot praise enough Marjane Satrapi's moving account of growing up as a spirited young girl in revolutionary and war-time Iran. Persepolis is disarming and often humorous but ultimately it is shattering (Joe Sacco )

A tour de force to rival Maus (The Times )

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`A mordantly funny chronicle of the author's childhood in pre- and post-revolutionary Iran.'
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A unique insight into Iran 19 Nov 2006
By Mr. Kevin Hargaden
Format:Paperback
I am not typically a big fan of graphic novels but the work of Joe Sacco took my breath away when I was in college so it was with glee and expectation that I took this book up.

Its superb. Comics are considered juvenile. I am utterly convinced, as a result of this book, that the graphic novel is a great vehicle for discussing the most serious and sombre of topics. The contrast between the simple drawings and the complex events they represent create a balance so that you can read the saddest things without being weighed down.

That having been said, the moving tale of an independent young woman's maturation in and out of post-revolution Iran moved me to tears at some points. I have an insight into the country that countless documentaries or news articles about President Ahmadinejad or Ayatollah Khomeini couldn't give me.

I strongly recommend it to everyone. It will be an eye-opening education.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping graphic novel 20 Aug 2008
By Elen Caldecott
Format:Paperback
This is a simply told story that touches on some very big ideas; the Islamic revolution; loyalty and family; and which boys you should fancy.
The main character is charming, naive, sympathetic and occasionally annoying - in other words, a very convincing young woman.
A fantastic read, especially if you think you don't like comic books!
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44 of 48 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended 29 April 2008
By Hank Ruin
Format:Paperback
This is a fantastic comic that will appeal to both comic fans & non-comic fans alike.

Despite the Amazon title, this edition "Persepolis. The Story of a Childhood and The Story of a Return" actually contains the complete Persepolis series.

"The Story of a Childhood" was original published in France as Persepolis 1 & 2, "The Story of a Return" was original published in France as Persepolis 3 & 4
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I LOVED it! If you are lucky to see War Horse at the theatre, it's initially a bit odd with all the cartoons but within 5 mins you've lost yourself in the brilliantly written... Read more
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You may have heard of the film but this book is the story that inspired it.

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