About the book
The brilliant graphic memoir of growing up in Iran during and after the Islamic revolution.
Marjane Satrapi lived through the Iranian Revolution as a little girl. This is her classic memoir-in-comic-strips, the story of a child entangled in the history and politics of her country. It paints an unforgettable portrait of growing up in revolutionary and war-torn Iran, in a family that was both outrageous and ordinary, beset by tragedy and yet buffered by love. Funny, wise, ultimately heartbreaking and told with unforgettable pictures.
‘A revelation...you will remember it for a very long time’ Mark Haddon
‘The magic of Marjane Satrapi’s work is that it can condense a whole country’s tragedy into one poignant, funny scene after another’ Independent on Sunday
THE COMPLETE PERSEPOLIS VOLUMES I & II: Includes The Story of a Childhood and The Story of a Return
TRANSLATED BY ANJALI SINGH
**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**
Editions of Persepolis I & II
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099523994
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781784879099
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The brilliant graphic memoir of growing up in Iran during and after the Islamic revolution.
Marjane Satrapi lived through the Iranian Revolution as a little girl. This is her classic memoir-in-comic-strips, the story of a child entangled in the history and politics of her country. It paints an unforgettable portrait of growing up in revolutionary and war-torn Iran, in a family that was both outrageous and ordinary, beset by tragedy and yet buffered by love. Funny, wise, ultimately heartbreaking and told with unforgettable pictures.
‘A revelation...you will remember it for a very long time’ Mark Haddon
‘The magic of Marjane Satrapi’s work is that it can condense a whole country’s tragedy into one poignant, funny scene after another’ Independent on Sunday
THE COMPLETE PERSEPOLIS VOLUMES I & II: Includes The Story of a Childhood and The Story of a Return
TRANSLATED BY ANJALI SINGH
**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Persepolis I & II about?
The brilliant graphic memoir of growing up in Iran during and after the Islamic revolution.
Marjane Satrapi lived through the Iranian Revolution as a little girl. This is her classic memoir-in-comic-strips, the story of a child entangled in the history and politics of her country. It paints an unforgettable portrait of growing up in revolutionary and war-torn Iran, in a family that was both outrageous and ordinary, beset by tragedy and yet buffered by love. Funny, wise, ultimately heartbreaking and told with unforgettable pictures.
‘A revelation...you will remember it for a very long time’ Mark Haddon
‘The magic of Marjane Satrapi’s work is that it can condense a whole country’s tragedy into one poignant, funny scene after another’ Independent on Sunday
THE COMPLETE PERSEPOLIS VOLUMES I & II: Includes The Story of a Childhood and The Story of a Return
TRANSLATED BY ANJALI SINGH
**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Persepolis I & II?
Graphic novels, Comic books, Manga, Cartoons > Comics (Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga etc): genres > Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Memoirs, true stories and non-fiction
Where can I read a sample of Persepolis I & II?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780099523994
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Persepolis I & II?
Marjane Satrapi
Who is the Publisher of the book Persepolis I & II?
Random House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Persepolis I & II is available as paperback(ISBN 9780099523994) and paperback(ISBN 9781784879099)
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