Persepolis is one book, one philadelphia winner by tirdad derakhshani, inquirer staff writer, posted. September 15, 2009 theres this misconception in the west that every iranian is scum, that all men force women into marriages, then beat them, and that everybody is a fanatic. A panel at the annual meeting of the american oriental society honoring the achaemenid historian and member of the persepolis fortification archive projects international advisory board amelie kuhrt included papers by me and by project editors garrison and henkelman, and one by graduate student persepolis fortification archive project. Pennsylvania philadelphia museum of art norouz show. Scott studies french history and the history of women and gender.
It is ironically revealed that vienna, a supposedly liberal country, makes one feel more trapped. Satrapis masterpiece is one of my favorite works in all of comics. This years selection was marjane satrapias the complete persepolis, a graphic novel that documents satrapis childhood experiences in revolutionary iran and later years, as a student living in austria. Persepolis by marjane satrapi plot summary litcharts. As part of big blue marbles one book, one philadelphia celebration, our book club will be exploring contemporary african american poetry about the great migration, including work by. If they hurt you, remember its because theyre stupid.
Paley library lecture hall temple university libraries once again participate in one book, one philadelphia by hosting a book club discussion of this years reading selection, the complete persepolis. Join local writing center philadelphia spells for a screening of persepolis. Another brooklyn community readaloud sunday february 18, 12. One book, one philadelphia, philadelphia, pennsylvania.
Analyzing satrapis visuals july 29, 2019 july 10, 2019 by sampler marjane satrapi is an iranian author and illustrator who grew up in tehran in a middleclass family. From january 22 to march 18, nearly 100 events and programs will center on tommy oranges awardwinning novel, there there. One night, they are raided and a friend named farzad flees. The one book, one philadelphia selection committee has chosen marjane satrapis the complete persepolis as the featured selection for 2010. Poems of the great migration wednesday february 28, 7. Persepolis is an absolutely amazing book, filled with happiness, grief and moments of childhood in a world where all children are forced to grow up. Originally published in france in two volumes, the complete persepolis is satrapis poignant, humorous, and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in iran during a time of political revolution and repression. Persepolis ended up jumpstarting my mothers interest in comics, and in the following weeks she read all three volumes of march, both volumes of maus, the story of my tits, chicken with plums, and two brothers this last one confused her, but she loved everything else. Temple book club discussion on persepolis february 18, 1. Its 1980 in iran, and marjane satrapi isnt rocking out to michael jackson or watching dallas. Marjane satrapis graphic novel, this years one book, one philadelphia selection, is an autobiographical retelling of her childhood in iran during the islamic revolution that she helped craft into an academyaward nominated animated film. Originally published in french, the graphic memoir has been translated to many other languages, including english.
Sep 17, 2009 also, persepolis has been chosen as the 2010 one book, one philadelphia selection. Persepolis the story of a childhood was nominated for the number one book in philadelphia in the year 2010. The beyond the book project website, a ukcanadian research collaboration, has a lot of useful information related to community reading programs. Pennsylvania philadelphia museum of art norouz show 2010. The friends are shaken, and many stop partying altogether. Art and activism database 2010 wca international caucus. Join us for a very special one book, one philadelphia event big blue marble style a community read aloud of jacqueline woodsons another brooklyn. Mar 03, 2010 program presented as part of the 2010 one book, one philadelphia program featuring marjane satrapis the complete persepolis. I read this when it came out and foisted it upon all of my comic reading friends. The one book, one philadelphia program strives to promote literacy and reading, while unifying the city through literature.
The yellow birds by kevin powers, the complete persepolis by marjane satrapi, orphan train by christina baker. The current selection is called the complete persepolis, and it is the authors account of coming of age in iran among polital revolution and social turmoil. Marjane satrapi is speaking about her book persepolis at the free library next wednesday evening 923. Persepolis opens right after the 1979 iranian revolution, which results in the downfall of the americanbacked dictator known as the shah of iran and leads to the rise of the religious hardliners who establish the oppressive islamic republic. Apr 12, 2010 persepolis was the book chosen for the one city, one book campaign in philadelphia.
Also, persepolis has been chosen as the 2010 one book, one philadelphia selection. Linder professor of social science at the institute for advanced study. The book is not only incredibly interesting, it is thoroughly entertaining because there is always humour, even in the darkest parts of the story. Persepolis by marjane satrapi by aidan mabey on prezi. Tracee reiser, a member of the selection committee, tells the local newspaper, the day, a lot of people, i think, dont understand the history of how people from this area in africa came to the united states and then the reoccurring oppression that resulted from enslavement. If you would like to have your library participate in one book, one philadelphia by displaying materials, promoting book discussions andor presenting an activity, exhibit or event during the program period january 8 march 15, 2008or for more informationplease contact rebecca.
The theme of violence, forgiveness, and justice in persepolis. The simplicity of her black and white drawings engages readers. Terrance hayes, tyehimba jess, crystal williams, elizabeth alexander, and lyra van cliefstefanon. One book, one philadelphia big blue marble bookstore. This marks the beginning of years of political and religious turmoil in iran. The historical body count by the end of persepolis is enormous. Persepolis by marjane satrapi an autobiographical graphic novel originally in french translated to english in 2004 feature film in 2007 also in french two book series 4 book series in original french summary intended audience and message execution and success intention. More freedom less 3 marjanes desire to remain in the margins. Mar 14, 2010 one book, one philadelphia shares this years selection, the complete persepolis, a graphic novel by iranian author marjane satrapi. I gave a copy to a niece several years ago, and then recently bought another copy for another niece for her 11th birthday ill hold off on part 2 for her until she is 14. By the end of the book, marjane expresses her sorrow that we could have avoided it all, indicating a. The title persepolis is a reference to the ancient capital of the persian empire. Marjane satrapi describes how she used to attend a french coeducational and nonreligious school, but how this is outlawed because the islamic republic. Analyzing satrapis visuals july 29, 2019 july 10, 2019 by sampler marjane satrapi is an iranian author and illustrator who grew up.
Marjane satrapi next year, philadelphians will have the chance to think, discuss, and argue all things iranian, thanks to iranianfrench author marjane satrapis graphic novel, the complete persepolis, which will be announced today as the selection for the 2010 one book, one philadelphia. Persepolis offers more than just a historical recount of past events. Marjane satrapi describes how she used to attend a french coeducational and nonreligious school, but. Marjane satrapi the complete persepolis joseph fox. Persepolisthe story of a childhood was nominated for the number one book in philadelphia in the year 2010. This evening will include an exciting performance by udi bar david, philadelphia orchestra cellist and director of intercultural journeys, and kazem davoudian, iranian composer and santur virtuoso.
Persepolis was the book chosen for the one city, one book campaign in philadelphia. Next week, the eighth annual one book, one philadelphia event will be drawing to a close. One book, one philadelphia shares this years selection, the complete persepolis, a graphic novel by iranian author marjane satrapi. I really hope that this extended deadline will give more of you a chance to submit work. An international womens day exhibition, is a partnership between the womens caucus for art of philadelphia, the african studies department at the university of pennsylvania and one book, one philadelphia for the celebration of the text, persepolis. Gender, the middle east, and western reactions, march 3, 2. In powerful blackandwhite comic strip images, satrapi tells the story of her life in tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the. Please join us on march 3 for this exciting conversation. Marjane satrapi was born in rasht, iran, and now lives in paris, where she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers across the globe, including the new yorker and the new york times. Mar 11, 2010 next week, the eighth annual one book, one philadelphia event will be drawing to a close. Persepolis, the graphic novel by marjane satrapi that is the one book philadelphia selection for 2010, has attracted readers and graphic artists since its publication in 2003. Originally published in france in two volumes, the complete persepolis is satrapis poignant, humorous, and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in iran during a.
Marjane establishes this as the central theme of persepolis from the beginning. Persepolis is disarming and often humorous but ultimately it is shattering joe sacco the magic of marjane satrapis work is that it can condense a whole countrys tragedy into one poignant, funny scene after another natasha walter independent on sunday persepolis is a stylish, clever and moving weapon of mass destruction david. Originally published to wide critical acclaim in france, where it elicited comparisons to art spiegelmans maus, persepolis is marjane satrapis wise, funny, and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in iran during the islamic revolution. For a statebystate listing of what communities are reading, as well as programs in the uk, australia, and canada, see the one book page at the library of congresss center for the book. I thought about reading it, but i cant say that i am a fan of graphic novels. Marjane satrapi the complete persepolis joseph fox bookshop. Unpredictable connections monday, may 17th, 2010 in 1933 and 1934, archaeologist ernst herzfeld excavated an astonishingly large cache of inscribed tablets at persepolis, once the monumental capital of the persian empire, and now a unesco world heritage site. This is a joint project of the mayors office and the free library of philadelphia that promotes reading, literacy, library use, and community building by motivating tens of. Coverage in philadelphia papers, free library website, publicized in philadelphia. Marjane satrapi was born in rasht, iran, and now lives in paris, where she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers across the globe, including the new yorker and the. A story of return, brilliantly illustrates a comingofage story, where young marji struggles with her iranian identity and history, all the while dealing with her frustration and loneliness in vienna. Persepolis has been called a comic book time listed the first volume as one of the best comics of 2003. Satrapi has been quoted as saying that one of her goals in writing the book was to debunk some of the misconceptions associated with presentday iran and its label as an axis of evil. This small display accompanies this years one book, one philadelphia selection, marjane satrapis the complete persepolis.
One book one philadelphia kickoff event the middle east. Some of our favorite local writers will be reading aloud the entire book, which should run about 3 hours. See more ideas about persepolis book, comics and feminist books. Exile and the graphic novel explores how various graphic novelists have used the theme of exile, whether from a home country, culture, or ethnic group, to create moving works of literary and visual art. Please join the mec and the philadelphia free librarys one book one philadelphia program in the opening celebration of marjane satrapis persepolis. Camden county college invites you to join the conversation read the book, talk about it, see the movie, view the display, enter the contest. He tries to jump from one buildings roof to another, and he falls to his death. Persepolis, the graphic novel by marjane satrapi that is the onebookphiladelphia selection for 2010, has attracted readers and graphic artists since its publication in 2003. The sudden stories series discusses the reading selection and guides the participants through the. Nov 20, 2007 if you would like to have your library participate in one book, one philadelphia by displaying materials, promoting book discussions andor presenting an activity, exhibit or event during the program period january 8 march 15, 2008or for more informationplease contact rebecca. During an eightweek annual season, one book, one philadelphia offers free programming that includes book circles, panel discussions, film screenings, art workshops for all ages, cooking demonstrations, performances, and family and childrens activities throughout all 54 locations of the free library of philadelphia and at schools and partner. Persepolis book symbols marjane satrapi uses symbolism in her graphic novel to deal with the horrors of her childhood, and create imagers for other students to understand what she went through. One book, one philadelphia fosters reading, literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue citywide.
Celebrating its 18th season, one book, one philadelphia is a signature program of the free library that promotes literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue by encouraging the entire greater philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single. A comparison posted on november 15, 20 by angela ho marjane satrapis book, persepolis 2. The one book, one region program in southeastern connecticut selects it for their 2017 focus. Program presented as part of the 2010 one book, one philadelphia program featuring marjane satrapis the complete persepolis. Finish the day by creating noroozinspired art projects. The philadelphia free library god love them has chosen marjane satrapis the complete persepolisas the featured selection for 2010s one book, one philadelphia. The one book, one philadelphia graphic art contest needs your work a change in the gallery hanging schedule pushed our deadline back till monday february 8th 2010 at 5pm. By the end of the book, marjane expresses her sorrow that. Reading these books, you will see the story of one of the most ancient civilisations unfold beneath your eyes, you will see this society evolve from one of the most modern societies of the regions to one of the most traditional in a few years, you.
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