9/11 Report: the Graphic Novel
If you watched The Today Show this morning, you may have caught a fascinating piece on an upcoming release which QPB is proud to offer: The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation. When this graphic novel, by visionary comic legends Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colón, first arrived in our offices, we were all pretty skeptical: that horrible day recalled in comic book form? But then we all also realized: had any of us actually read that thick, voluminous official report from the 9/11 Commission? Would we ever? Sitting down with this slimmer, more accessible version of that historic document, we were unexpectedly riveted, moved and informed in a way we never imagined. This is a vital, heartbreaking and unforgettable work of art inspired by one of the worst, most transformative days in modern history.
Comments
I just ordered a copy of this book from my favorite local independent bookseller after having seen it reported about on a morning news show. I'm intrigued by the concept, and will see what I think once I have my hands on a copy. Personally, I would never read the entire 9/11 Commission Report, and not because the whole thing doesn't interest me. It definitely does, but the prospect of 600 pages plus of legalese and conflicting timelines is just too much for me to digest, I'll admit it. But this version, yes, I'll read that. I hear the naysayers saying it's not tasteful, but frankly anything that promotes the information seems a good idea to me. We'll see.
Posted by: Lisa Guidarini | August 23, 2006 01:17 PM