Liberty
Published on 4. July 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-913123-05-5 (ISBN)
Description
The most iconic statue of its kind on the planet. Many know it was a gift from the people of France to the people of America. However, the incredible story of how this monument very nearly didn't happen is not widely known. French sculptor, Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi became the driving force for one of the most ambitious international construction projects of its time. For Bartholdi completing the statue for the centenary celebration of the Declaration of American Independence became his life's work, but its construction would lead to a thrilling
race against the hands of time.
race against the hands of time.
Reviews / Votes
The highly detailed watercolor illustrations, often soft and misty, depict a time long gone by. Text balloons displayed in small type tell the story accompanied by helpful maps. * Youth Services Book Review *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 166 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-913123-05-5 (9781913123055)
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Persons
Joerg Hartmann studied illustration at the Muenster School of Design where he discovered his passion for drawing, especially for comic projects. In Germany, his comics "Nostradamus" (EHAPA), "Wilsberg - In alter Freundschaft"and "Wilsberg - Um Kopf und Kragen" (Carlsen Comics) were published. He loves watercolor painting and runs his own gallery in his hometown of Muenster.
Julian Voloj was born in Muenster, Germany, to Colombian parents. There, he studied literature and linguistics. He is the author of a number of internationally successful graphic novels including "Basquiat" (with Soren Mosdal, Self Made Hero, 2019), "Black and White" (with Wagner Willian, Abrams, 2023) and "(Not) A New York Love Story" (with Andreas Gefe Fairsquare, 2023). He lives in New York City.
Julian Voloj was born in Muenster, Germany, to Colombian parents. There, he studied literature and linguistics. He is the author of a number of internationally successful graphic novels including "Basquiat" (with Soren Mosdal, Self Made Hero, 2019), "Black and White" (with Wagner Willian, Abrams, 2023) and "(Not) A New York Love Story" (with Andreas Gefe Fairsquare, 2023). He lives in New York City.