Phoolan Devi Rebel Queen

Author : Claire Fauvel
Publisher : NBM
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-15
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781681122526

Get Book

Phoolan Devi, Rebel Queen by Claire Fauvel Pdf

She rebelled against the ancient tribal rules of India, her country, resulting in her becoming a Robin Hood type bandit. Essentially sold at the age of 11 to become a wife for a much older man, she ran away when he raped her. From that point on, there were few choices for her but to join a roaming gang of bandits, her ambition and thirst for revenge leading her to become their rebel chief. Ultimately, society caught up with her and she even became a strong voice for change, women, and social justice as a representative in the Indian parliament. A story of courage and unbending determination in front of centuries of established inequities in the classic Indian caste system.

Author : Phoolan Devi,Marie-Thérèse Cuny,Paul Rambali
Publisher : Sphere
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Autobiographies
ISBN : 0751519642

Get Book

I, Phoolan Devi by Phoolan Devi,Marie-Thérèse Cuny,Paul Rambali Pdf

Enduring cruel poverty and degradation, Phoolan Devi survived the humiliation and horrifying gang rape to claim retribution for herself and all low-caste women of the Indian plains. In a three-year campaign which rocked the government, she delivered justice to rape victims and stole from the rich to give to the poor, before negotiating surrender on her own terms. Throughout her years of imprisonment without trial Phoolan Devi remained a beacon of hope for the poor and downtrodden, and in 1996, admist both popular support and media controversy, she was elected to the Indian Parliament. For over a decade journalists, biographers and film-makers have found the power and scope of Phoolan Devi's myth irresistible. Now finally she tells the story of her life through her eyes and in her own voice.

Author : Mala Sen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Brigands and robbers
ISBN : STANFORD:36105008512639

Get Book

India's Bandit Queen by Mala Sen Pdf

Author : Jacques Tardi,Jean-Patrick Manchette
Publisher : Fantagraphics Books
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-23
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781683962861

Get Book

Streets of Paris, Streets of Murder by Jacques Tardi,Jean-Patrick Manchette Pdf

The first of two volumes presenting all of the world-renowned hardboiled crime graphic novels (one of which has never before been collected in English!). In the never-before-collected Griffu, the titular character is a legal advisor, not a private eye, but even he knows that when a sultry blonde appears in his office after hours, he shouldn't trust her ― and she doesn't disappoint. Griffu is soon ensnared in a deadly web of sexual betrayal, real estate fraud, and murder. In West Coast Blues, a young sales executive goes to the aid of an accident victim, and finds himself sucked into a spiral of violence involving an exiled war criminal and two hired assassins. This volume also offers a bonus, 21-page unfinished story by Manchette and Tardi, as well as a single page introduction to another incomplete story, both appearing in English for the first time.

Author : Joseph Lambert
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781368027410

Get Book

Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller by Joseph Lambert Pdf

Helen Keller lost her ability to see and hear before she turned two years old. But in her lifetime, she learned to ride horseback and dance the foxtrot. She graduated from Radcliffe. She became a world famous speaker and author. She befriended Mark Twain, Charlie Chaplin, and Alexander Graham Bell. And above all, she revolutionized public perception and treatment of the blind and the deaf. The catalyst for this remarkable life's journey was Annie Sullivan, a young woman who was herself visually impaired. Hired as a tutor when Helen was six years old, Annie broke down the barriers between Helen and the wider world, becoming a fiercely devoted friend and lifelong companion in the process. In Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller, author and illustrator Joseph Lambert examines the powerful bond between teacher and pupil, forged through the intense frustrations and revelations of Helen's early education. The result is an inspiring, emotional, and wholly original take on the story of these two great Americans.

Author : Michael Allred,Steve Horton
Publisher : Insight Comics
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781683834489

Get Book

BOWIE by Michael Allred,Steve Horton Pdf

Inspired by the legendary David Bowie, BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns, & Moonage Daydreams is the original graphic memoir of the great Ziggy Stardust! This graphic novel chronicles the rise of Bowie's career from obscurity to fame; and paralleled by the rise and fall of his alter ego as well as the rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust. As the Spiders from Mars slowly implode, Bowie wrestles with his Ziggy persona. The outcome of this internal conflict will change not only David Bowie, but also, the world. MASSIVELY SUCCESSFUL GRAPHIC NOVEL OF 2020: A New York Times Best Seller CELEBRITY COLLABORATION: Foreword by Neil Gaiman SUPERSTAR ARTIST: Illustrated by Michael Allred CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED! "The Allreds’ art and love for Bowie’s work makes this one stand apart." – Entertainment Weekly STAR-STUDDED: Read of Bowie’s encounters with Elton John, Mark Bolan, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and more

Author : Scott Chantler
Publisher : Gallery 13
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781501190780

Get Book

Bix by Scott Chantler Pdf

From the acclaimed Eisner Award–nominated creator of Two Generals and Northwest Passage comes a gorgeous and spare illustrated exploration of the rapid rise and tragic fall of 1920s legendary jazz soloist Leon “Bix” Beiderbecke. Told in stunning illustrations, Bix is a near-wordless graphic exploration highlighting the career of Leon Bix Beiderbecke, one of the most innovative jazz soloists of the 1920s next to the legendary Louis Armstrong. While composing and recording some of the landmark music in the early history of genre, Bix struggled with personal demons, facing the disapproval of his conservative parents and an increasing dependence on alcohol. Presented in predominantly silent panels to reflect his rebellious outsider quality and inability to communicate in anything other than his own musical terms, Bix tells the story of a music star’s rapid rise and tragic fall—a metaphor for the glories and risks inherent in the creative life.

Author : Jasmine Wells
Publisher : Boom! Studios
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-07
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781646680467

Get Book

Seen: Edmonia Lewis by Jasmine Wells Pdf

It’s about being seen. Both for who you are, and who you hope you can become. History is a mirror, and all too often, the history we’re told in school reflects only a small subset of the population. In the new ongoing graphic novel program; Seen: True Stories of Marginalized Trailblazers, you’ll find the stories of the real groundbreakers who changed our world for the better. Meet Edmonia Lewis, the woman who changed America during the Civil War by becoming the first sculptor of African-American and Native American heritage to earn international acclaim. In the tradition of March, Science Comics, and A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns, Jasmine Walls and Bex Glendining shine a light on a true story of courage, determination and perseverance through one of America’s most violent eras to create true beauty that still resonates today.

Author : Pénélope Bagieu
Publisher : First Second
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-06
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250307354

Get Book

Brazen by Pénélope Bagieu Pdf

2019 Eisner Award Winner for Best U.S. Edition of International Material Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Brazen: their indomitable spirit. With her characteristic wit and dazzling drawings, celebrated graphic novelist Pénélope Bagieu profiles the lives of these feisty female role models, some world famous, some little known. From Nellie Bly to Mae Jemison or Josephine Baker to Naziq al-Abid, the stories in this comic biography are sure to inspire the next generation of rebel ladies. This title has Common Core connections.

Author : Chris Claremont
Publisher : Titan Comics
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-12
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781782767169

Get Book

Marada The She Wolf by Chris Claremont Pdf

From Chris Claremont, the writer of The Uncanny X-Men, Excalibur and Fantastic Four, and John Bolton, artist of Man-Bat, Shame: Conception, and Books of Magic, comes a fantasy classic, fully remastered, fully restored, and collected together for the first time ever! Complete with previously-unseen art and features, this sumptuous volume gathers three tales of the beautiful, star-haired swordswoman, Marada the She-Wolf. Ablaze in blood-soaked battle and insidious sorcery, unearthly desires, terror, and evil, this is the ultimate vision of the ultimate fighting fantasy female! Descended from Ceasar, and preceded by her legendary reputation, Marada the She-Wolf, followÕs MaradaÕs adventures across the Roman Empire. Together with her magical accomplice Princess Arianrhod, they battle evil demons, wizards, witches, and unearthly terror!

Author : Michael T. Gilbert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1951038134

Get Book

The Complete Wraith by Michael T. Gilbert Pdf

The Wraith was a cult classic during the early days of indie comics in the 1970s, and a training ground for Gilbert's later work on Elric and Mr. Monster. Created as a funny-animal version of Will Eisner's Spirit, The Wraith's fans included Eisner himself who wrote "The Wraith has a lot of originality. Your style and approach are very vigorous!" The Wraith appeared in all six issues of Star*Reach's Quack! The Complete Wraith collects every story, scanned from the original art, a wealth of unpublished art and photos, plus an intro by Mr. Monster himself! Gilbert's commentary on each story provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the 1970s comic book scene.

Author : Marie Moinard
Publisher : Nbm Comics Biographies
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1681122707

Get Book

Women Discoverers by Marie Moinard Pdf

20 women who made a difference in Science are presented here. From Ada Lovelace (computing) to Marie Curie (Physics and Chemistry) these exceptional women enabled the world to advance in all fields of science including space exploration (Mae Jamison), telecommunications (the actress also genius discoverer Hedy Lamarr) and Biology (Rosalind Franklin). An inspiration going counter to preconceived notions about women and science, presenting a diverse group from around the world.

Author : Stephen King,Robin Furth,Peter David
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-24
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781982135300

Get Book

The Prisoner by Stephen King,Robin Furth,Peter David Pdf

Enter once more the world of Roland Deschain—and the world of the Dark Tower…presented in a stunning graphic novel form that will unlock the doorways to terrifying secrets and bold storytelling as part of the dark fantasy masterwork and magnum opus from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King. “The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” With these unforgettable words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King’s iconic character Roland Deschain of Gilead. Roland is the last of his kind, a “gunslinger” charged with protecting whatever goodness and light remains in his world—a world that “moved on,” as they say. In this desolate reality—a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic, and yet one that mirrors our own in frightening ways—Roland is on a spellbinding and soul-shattering quest to locate and somehow save the mystical nexus of all worlds, all universes: the Dark Tower. Now, in the first in the graphic novel series adaptation Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three, originally published by Marvel Comics in single-issue form and creatively overseen by Stephen King himself, the full story of Roland’s saga continues. Sumptuously drawn by Piotr Kowalski, Jonathan Marks, Juanan Ramirez, and Cory Hamscher, plotted by longtime Stephen King expert Robin Furth, and scripted by New York Times bestselling author Peter David, The Drawing of the Three adaptation is an extraordinary and terrifying journey—ultimately introducing a generation of new readers to Stephen King’s modern literary classic The Dark Tower, while giving longtime fans thrilling adventures transformed from his blockbuster novels.

Author : Phoolan Devi,Paul Rambali
Publisher : Globe Pequot
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1592286410

Get Book

The Bandit Queen of India by Phoolan Devi,Paul Rambali Pdf

When trust fund baby-turned-waitress Allie and her friends accidentally open a Door to Hell in the basement of Sally's Diner, they don't realize the havoc it will wreak on their Brooklyn neighborhood. Of course, the upside to murder-happy demons coming through the Door all the time is that Allie gets her own sexy and mysterious demon hunter: the dark-eyed, leather-clad, Stetson-wearing Ryan.Ryan teaches Allie everything he knows about fighting the creatures of the underworld-but refuses to give in to the sexual tension that simmers between them. Allie has almost given up on taking her relationship with Ryan to the next level when there's a surge in demonic activity... and the Door disappears.Now Allie and Ryan have to travel through Hell, literally, to try to stop Hell from taking over the Earth. They may not survive the trip, but Allie is about to discover something very important: Mortal peril is a total turn-on.

Author : David M. Booher
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781506743660

Get Book

Canto Volume 1: If I Only Had a Heart by David M. Booher Pdf

A tiny clockwork hero on a quest for a heart for the one he loves, fights for freedom and hope, facing tyrannical forces in a fantastical modern fairytale. Enslaved for generations, Canto’s people once had hearts. Now they have clocks. They are forbidden to love, yet Canto loves a little tin girl. When slavers damage her clock beyond repair, Canto embarks on an incredible journey through his strange and fantastic world to bring back her heart. As he conquers fearsome creatures and finds unlikely allies, he must confront the mysterious figure who has taken their hearts to save the one he loves. Hailed as a “truly entertaining and striking modern fairy tale,” (Newsarama) and a ‘beautiful and heartfelt story about love and heroism,” (The Brazen Bull), Canto is an adventure for past, present and future generations alike. By Eisner and GLAAD Media Award nominated writer David M. Booher (Rain, Specs, Killer Queens) and brilliant artist Drew Zucker. This high-quality hardcover reprint features brand new cover art, collects the entire first series, an expansive cover gallery, sketchbook and process section, and a new introduction by legendary Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai!