Book Recommendation! "Woman Life Freedom" created by Marjane Satrapi

Intelligent and satirical, this beautifully made graphic novel tells the tragic love story of Iranians and their homeland through generations of revolution. The book is unique in its structure as each chapter is illustrated by a different artist. The project was overseen by successful graphic novelist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, who contacted the artists and compiled their work, often adding sections of her own to enhance the continuity. The book exposes readers to all aspects of modern Iranian life which are often covered up by the regime. From describing the notorios Evin Prison to introducing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp, to uncovering the tiered power structure and corruption in Iran.

Who is Marjane Satrapi?

She is a French-Iranian artist who left Iran after the revolution and now focuses her works on connecting Iran and the West. She creates graphic novels and more recently films as well. Satrapi is best known for her Persepolis series. The original graphic novel Persepolis: the Story of a Childhood follows the upbringing of adolescent in Iran who falls in love with forbidden American culture. The book was also adapted to a film which was nominated for an Academy Award. She also released a sequel, Persepolis 2 (for U.S. readers).

Purchasing her books:

Woman Life Freedom

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood