I grew up in Iran (3. Stranded in Austria)

Author: Marjane Satrapi (Iran), translated by Ma Airon and Zuo Tao
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Publishing Date: 2006-04-01
Features: When people talk about this great ancient civilization, they always associate it with fundamentalism, fanaticism, and terrorism. As an Iranian who grew up in Iran, we know this image is far from the truth. Precisely for this reason, creating Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran has been so important to me. I believe we should not judge an entire nation based on the actions of a few extremists. I also don’t want people to forget the Iranians who lost their lives in prison while fighting for freedom, died in the Iran-Iraq War, suffered under various tyrannies, or were forced to leave their families and homeland. One can forgive, but one must never forget. — Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran
The four-volume series Persepolis was a critical and commercial success when launched in France, translated into over a dozen languages, and awarded multiple comic book prizes, including the 2004 Frankfurt Book Fair’s Best Comic Award. Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran tells the coming-of-age story of an Iranian girl during the Islamic Revolution. This young girl experiences major events such as the overthrow of the king, the Islamic Revolution, and the Iran-Iraq War. Iranian author Marjane Satrapi shares her own personal experiences in this series. Using simple lines and stark black-and-white contrasts, Marjane Satrapi brings this powerful story to life. The extensive use of black gives the visuals a strong impact. As the protagonist Marji grows, readers gain an in-depth understanding of Iran’s history, politics, and culture. This book is part of the Persepolis: I Grow Up in Iran series, titled Exiled in Austria.