Nat Turner: A Graphic Novel
Nat Turner is the fascinating and action-packed true story of an American freedom fighter, written and illustrated by Kyle Baker as a graphic novel—collecting all four issues of his critically acclaimed miniseries. “A hauntingly beautiful historical spotlight. A-” —Entertainment Weekly The story of Nat Turner and his slave rebellion—which began on August 21, 1831, in Southampton County, Virginia—is known among school children and adults. To some he is a hero, a symbol of Black resistance and a precursor to the civil rights movement; to others he is a monster—a murderer whose name is never uttered. In Nat Turner, acclaimed author and illustrator Kyle Baker depicts the evils of slavery in this moving and historically accurate story of Nat Turner’s slave rebellion. Told nearly wordlessly, every image resonates with the reader as the brutal story unfolds. “Baker’s storytelling is magnificent.” —Variety
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Nat Turner: A Graphic Novel
Nat Turner is the fascinating and action-packed true story of an American freedom fighter, written and illustrated by Kyle Baker as a graphic novel—collecting all four issues of his critically acclaimed miniseries. “A hauntingly beautiful historical spotlight. A-” —Entertainment Weekly The story of Nat Turner and his slave rebellion—which began on August 21, 1831, in Southampton County, Virginia—is known among school children and adults. To some he is a hero, a symbol of Black resistance and a precursor to the civil rights movement; to others he is a monster—a murderer whose name is never uttered. In Nat Turner, acclaimed author and illustrator Kyle Baker depicts the evils of slavery in this moving and historically accurate story of Nat Turner’s slave rebellion. Told nearly wordlessly, every image resonates with the reader as the brutal story unfolds. “Baker’s storytelling is magnificent.” —Variety
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780810972278 |
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Publisher: | Abrams ComicArts |
Publication date: | 07/01/2008 |
Pages: | 216 |
Sales rank: | 636,263 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d) |
Age Range: | 13 - 18 Years |
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