Stranded in Austria - I grew up in Iran - Persepolis 3

Author: (Iran) Marjane Satrapi
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The four-volume series "Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran" was widely acclaimed upon its release in France, translated into over ten languages, and awarded numerous comic book prizes, including the "Best Comic Book Award" at the 2004 Frankfurt Book Fair. "Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran" is a graphic novel that tells the coming-of-age story of an Iranian girl during the Islamic Revolution. This girl experiences major events such as the overthrow of the king, the Islamic Revolution, and the Iran-Iraq War. Iranian author Marjane Satrapi narrates her own personal growth experience. Using simple lines and black-and-white contrasts, Marjane Satrapi brings forth this powerful story. The extensive use of black gives the artwork a strong presence. As the protagonist Marji grows, readers can gain an in-depth understanding of Iran's history, politics, and culture. This book is one of the four volumes in the "Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran" series, titled "Exiled in Austria."
When people talk about this great ancient civilization, they often associate it with fundamentalism, fanaticism, and terrorism. As an Iranian who grew up in Iran, we know that this image is far from the truth. It is precisely for this reason that creating "Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran" has been so important to me. I believe that a country should not be judged based on the actions of a few extremists. I also do not want people to forget the Iranians who have lost their lives in prisons defending freedom, died in the Iran-Iraq War, suffered under various tyrannical regimes, or were forced to leave their families and their homeland. One can forgive, but one must never forget. — Marjane Satrapi
"Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran" is a four-volume series that was widely acclaimed upon its release in France, translated into over ten languages, and awarded numerous comic book prizes, including the "Best Comic Book Award" at the 2004 Frankfurt Book Fair. "Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran" is a graphic novel that tells the coming-of-age story of an Iranian girl during the Islamic Revolution. This girl experiences major events such as the overthrow of the king, the Islamic Revolution, and the Iran-Iraq War. Iranian author Marjane Satrapi narrates her own personal growth experience. Using simple lines and black-and-white contrasts, Marjane Satrapi brings forth this powerful story. The extensive use of black gives the artwork a strong presence. As the protagonist Marji grows, readers can gain an in-depth understanding of Iran's history, politics, and culture. This book is one of the four volumes in the "Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran" series, titled "Exiled in Austria."