The life of Frederick Douglass : a graphic narrative of a slave's journey from bondage to freedom / David F. Walker ; art by Damon Smyth ; colors by Marissa Louise ; letters by James Guy Hill.
| Author/creator | Walker, David, 1968- author. |
| Other author | Smyth, Damon, 1991- artist. |
| Other author | Louise, Marissa, artist. |
| Other author | Hill, James Guy, letterer. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | California : Ten Speed Press, [2018] |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | ix, 181 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Graphic narrative of a slave's journey from bondage to freedom |
| Contents | The early life of Frederick Douglass -- A brief history of slavery in America -- Coming to understand slavery -- Unfit to be a slave -- The escape -- Life as a runaway slave -- Photography and Frederick Douglass -- England and freedom -- A voice grows louder -- A brief explanation of the Civil War -- A war against slavery -- Later years. |
| Abstract | Recently returned to the cultural spotlight, Frederick Douglass's impact on American history is felt even in today's current events. Comic book writer and filmmaker David F. Walker joins with the art team of Damon Smyth and Marissa Louise to bring the long, exciting, and influential life of Douglass to life in comic book form. Taking you from Douglass's life as a young slave through his forbidden education to his escape and growing prominence as a speaker, abolitionist, and influential cultural figure during the Civil War and beyond, The Life of Frederick Douglass presents a complete illustrated portrait of the man who stood up and spoke out for freedom and equality. Along the way, special features provide additional background on the history of slavery in the United States, the development of photography (which would play a key role in the spread of Douglass's image and influence), and the Civil War. Told from Douglass's point of view and based on his own writings, The Life of Frederick Douglass provides an up-close-and-personal look at a history-making American who was larger than life.--Amazon.com. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-175) and index. |
| Awards note | YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens Top Ten, 2020 |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Walker, David, 1968- Life of Frederick Douglass. First edition. California : Ten Speed Press, [2018] 9780399581458 |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction comics. |
| Genre/form | Graphic novels. |
| Genre/form | Biographical comics. |
| Genre/form | Comics (Graphic works) |
| Genre/form | Biographical comics. |
| Genre/form | Graphic novels. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction comics. |
| LCCN | 2017049099 |
| ISBN | 9780399581441 (trade paperback) |
| ISBN | 0399581448 (trade paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Ronnie Barnes African American Collection | E449.D75 W35 2018 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |