MS Davis: A Graphic Biography

In this follow-up to theirNew York Timesbestselling graphic biography of Muhammad Ali, the acclaimed French writer and artist duo tell the story of Black activist, professor, and prison abolitionist Angela Davis.

Publisher Marketing: "In 1971, the FBI put Angela Davis on their 10 Most Wanted List because they alleged that she orchestrated a politically motivated Marin County courtroom gunfight. She went to prison despite her protestations of innocence. Soon the entire world would know her story and demand her freedom. In 1972, she was found not guilty by an all-white jury. Ms Davis is the story of her dedication to the fight for justice"--Back cover. Review Quotes : A highly accessible look into the life of a revolutionary icon.-- "Booklist" Review Quotes : Angela Davis shines through these brilliantly illustrated pages, which reveal her innocence, the cruelty of society, the maliciousness of the FBI, and the horrors of capitalism.-- "Valeurs" Review Quotes : Ms Davis departs from the conventions of graphic biography by offering snippets of Davis's life out of chronological order, often with fictional embellishments to serve a greater narrative purpose. Amazing Ameziane deploys different artistic styles and approaches for different scenes, sometimes presenting stories in the form of newspaper comic strips, others calling to mind the iconic design look of Milton Glazer, and some in the style of 19th century book illustration.-- "Forbes" Review Quotes : A stirring tribute to an icon and the fight against racism.-- "La Rimbambulle" Publisher Marketing : NAACP Award Nomination, Outstanding Graphic Novel 2023

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 188 | Publication Date: 2023-03-14