
Che
A Graphic Biography
Spain Rodriguez(Author)
Paul Buhle(Editor)
Verso Books (Publisher)
Published on 17. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
106 pages
978-1-84467-168-7 (ISBN)
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Description
Since his death in 1967, Ernesto "Che" Guevara has become a universally known revolutionary icon and political figure whose image is among the most recognizable in the world. This dramatic and extensively researched book breathes new life into his story, portraying his struggle through the medium of the underground political comic-one of the most prominent countercultural art forms since the 1960s. Spain Rodriguez's powerful artwork illuminates Che's life and the experiences that shaped him, from his motorcycle journey through Latin America, his rise to prominence as a leader in Fidel Castro's revolutionary movement, his travels in Africa, his involvement in the insurgency that led to his death in Bolivia, and his extraordinary legacy.
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Spain is one of the true giants of the comics medium. He is a singular artist; his work is unmistakable. -- Joe Sacco Spain's take on Che is brilliant and radical. -- Art SpiegelmanMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 267 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
376 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84467-168-7 (9781844671687)
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Persons
Spain Rodriguez was one of the most well-known artists in the comix underground. He (along with Robert Crumb) was one of the original members of Zap Comics and has a reputation as an outstanding political artist. He was the author of several other graphic novels, including the highly acclaimed Nightmare Alley. His work is prominently featured in BLAB!, an annual comic anthology that has also featured Charles Burns, Mark Mothersbaugh, Daniel Clowes, and Chris Ware. He died in 2012.