Nelson Mandela

A fully authorized visual biography, this graphic novel with a foreword by Nelson Mandela himself is adapted from his memoir, The Long Walk to Freedom. The story of a lone man who, despite unimaginable odds, brought down one of the world's most revolting regimes is brought to life in full color by a team of South African artists. The book depicts Mandela's childhood in a small South African town, his growing political activism with the African National Congress, his 27 years in prison, his dramatic release, and his years as president of South Africa. Featuring new interviews, first-hand accounts and newly discovered archival materials, this visually dramatic biography introduces Mandela's compelling story to a whole new generation of readers.
A fully authorized visual biography, this graphic novel with a foreword from Nelson Mandela himself is an adaptation of his memoir, Long Walk to Freedom. The story of a solitary man who, despite unbelievable hardships, brought down one of the most repugnant regimes of the world is presented in vivid color by a team of South African artists. The book depicts Mandela's boyhood in a small South African village, his growing political activism with the African National Conference, his 27-year incarceration, his dramatic release from him, and his years from him as president of South Africa. With new interviews, firsthand accounts, and recently uncovered archival material, this visually dramatic biography introduces Mandela's gripping story to a whole new generation of readers.