Description
Discover the profound and impactful graphic novel, 'The Complete MAUS', a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that encapsulates the harrowing experiences of the Holocaust through the unique lens of cartoon artistry. Perfectly blending elements of tragedy and humor, this collection narrates the poignant story of Vladek Spiegelman and his wife as they navigate life in Hitler's Europe. Art Spiegelman masterfully depicts these historical events with a vivid illustration style that features cats and mice, creating an unforgettable depiction of survival and memory. This contemporary classic has captured the hearts of millions, making it an essential addition to any bookshelf or graphic novel collection. Published by Penguin UK in 2003, this trade paperback edition is in brand new condition and boasts 296 pages of powerful storytelling. Commemorating the 30th anniversary of this iconic work, 'The Complete MAUS' continues to resonate with readers, exploring the intricate dynamics of guilt, the legacy of trauma, and the complexities faced by the children of Holocaust survivors. A must-read for history enthusiasts and comic book lovers alike, this book offers a unique narrative that is impossible to convey through any other medium. Dive into the world of 'MAUS' and experience its unmatched significance and emotional depth. Order now and add this extraordinary title to your collection!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141014081
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 296
Description:
2016 is the 30th anniversary of Maus - the million-selling, Pulitzer-winning, father-son memoir about the Holocaust
'A quiet triumph, moving and simple - impossible to describe accurately, and impossible to achieve in any medium but comics' - Washington Post
Maus is the harrowing story of the author's parents, Vladek Spiegelman and his wife, living in Hitler's Europe, and then his father dealing with Art Spiegelman's questions as he explores this past - all drawn with cats and mice. Vividly detailing the unspeakable through the pictorial and diminutive, it blends tragedy and comedy by turns. Against a backdrop of history too large to pacify, Art Spiegelman brilliantly meditates upon the guilt, relief and extraordinary sensation of survival - and how the children of survivors are in their own way affected by the trials of their parents.
This is a contemporary classic of immeasurable significance.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141014081
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 296
Description:
2016 is the 30th anniversary of Maus - the million-selling, Pulitzer-winning, father-son memoir about the Holocaust
'A quiet triumph, moving and simple - impossible to describe accurately, and impossible to achieve in any medium but comics' - Washington Post
Maus is the harrowing story of the author's parents, Vladek Spiegelman and his wife, living in Hitler's Europe, and then his father dealing with Art Spiegelman's questions as he explores this past - all drawn with cats and mice. Vividly detailing the unspeakable through the pictorial and diminutive, it blends tragedy and comedy by turns. Against a backdrop of history too large to pacify, Art Spiegelman brilliantly meditates upon the guilt, relief and extraordinary sensation of survival - and how the children of survivors are in their own way affected by the trials of their parents.
This is a contemporary classic of immeasurable significance.