The Puerto Rican War: A Graphic History

The Puerto Rican War: A Graphic History - Hardcover

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The Puerto Rican War: A Graphic History - Hardcover

The Puerto Rican War: A Graphic History - Hardcover

by John Vasquez Mejias
$20.00
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by John Vasquez Mejias (Author)

"A brilliant blend of graphic and literary narration and a lovely work of art in itself." --Kirkus, STARRED Review

Rendered in gorgeously carved wood blocks and buffeted with historical supplemental material, John Vasquez Mejias's The Puerto Rican War tells the story of the the 1950 insurrection on the island that resulted in 38 deaths and a failed assassination attempt against President Harry S. Truman. Told as a fable, in which the leaders of the movement are visited by the ghosts of Michael Collins and Gandhi, this book showcases an important and often overlooked moment in American history and a historical touchstone for the Puerto Rican independence movement.

Author Biography

John Vasquez Mejias is a visual artist and high school art teacher in the Bronx. He regularly produces zines, comics, and performs hand-crafted puppet shows and theater events based on The Puerto Rican War and other subjects. The self-published version of The Puerto Rican War is in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Library.

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Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.67 x 11.16 x 8.55 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 14, 2024
ISBN9781454952466
Author John Vasquez Mejias
PublisherUnion Square & Co.
GenreHistory, Comics & graphic novels, and Other
FormatHardcover
PublishedMay 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages112
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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John Vasquez Mejias is a visual artist and high school art teacher in the Bronx. He regularly produces zines, comics, and performs hand-crafted puppet shows and theater events based on The Puerto Rican War and other subjects. The self-published version of The Puerto Rican War is in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Library.

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