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Ms Davis : a graphic biography  Cover Image Book Book

Ms Davis : a graphic biography / writer, Sybille Titeux de la Croix ; artist, Amazing Améziane ; translated by Jenna Allen.

Titeux de la Croix, Sybille, (author.). Améziane, 1972- (illustrator.). Allen, Jenna, (translator.).

Record details

  • ISBN: 1683965698
  • ISBN: 9781683965695
  • Physical Description: 183 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color), portraits ; 28 cm
  • Edition: First Edition.
  • Publisher: Seattle, WA : Fantagraphics Books, Inc., 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"While the authors have attempted to make this graphic biography as factually accurate and honest as possible, some standard literary devices have been used to help tell Angela Davis' story. They include the creation of composite fictional narrators, such as her young friend, Linda, and the journalist, June."
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 179).
Includes filmography.
Summary, etc.:
"In 1971, the FBI put Angela Davis on their 10 Most Wanted List because they alleged that she orchestrated a politically motivated Marin County courtroom gunfight. She went to prison despite her protestations of innocence. Soon the entire world would know her story and demand her freedom. In 1972, she was found not guilty by an all-white jury. Ms Davis is the story of her dedication to the fight for justice"-- Back cover.
Language Note:
In English, Translated from French.
Subject: Davis, Angela Y. (Angela Yvonne), 1944- > Comic books, strips, etc.
Women revolutionaries > United States > Biography > Comic books, strips, etc.
Revolutionaries > United States > Biography > Comic books, strips, etc.
Civil rights movements > United States > 20th century > Comic books, strips, etc.
United States > Social conditions > 1960-1980 > Comic books, strips, etc.
Genre: Biographical comics.
Nonfiction comics.
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at GRPL.

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0 current holds with 1 total copy.

Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Madison Square 322.42092 D29 T5 (Text) 31307025463623 Non Fiction Available -

Summary: "In 1971, the FBI put Angela Davis on their 10 Most Wanted List because they alleged that she orchestrated a politically motivated Marin County courtroom gunfight. She went to prison despite her protestations of innocence. Soon the entire world would know her story and demand her freedom. In 1972, she was found not guilty by an all-white jury. Ms Davis is the story of her dedication to the fight for justice"--

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