Liberty (Paperback)

Voloj, Julian

ISBN 10: 1913123057 / ISBN 13: 9781913123055

Published by Flying Eye Books, London, 2024

About this Item

Paperback. The most iconic statue of its kind on the planet. Many know it was a gift from the people of France to the people of America. However, the incredible story of how this monument very nearly didn't happen is not widely known. French sculptor, Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi became the driving force for one of the most ambitious international construction projects of its time. For Bartholdi completing the statue for the centenary celebration of the Declaration of American Independence became his life's work, but its construction would lead to a thrillingrace against the hands of time. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Liberty (Paperback)
• Publisher: Flying Eye Books, London
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1913123057
• ISBN 13: 9781913123055
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Hartmann, Jorg
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

A graphic history of how America’s most iconic symbol came to be.

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the world and it is synonymous with the American Dream. Countless emigrees were welcomed by her imposing presence on arrival at Ellis Island during the 20th Century. A symbol of freedom and hope for millions. But did you know that her very existence was down to the incredible determination and obsession of one man? And this man, Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi was not even an American! Liberty: the improbable story of how America’s most iconic symbol came to be.

About the Author

Julian Voloj was born in Muenster, Germany, to Colombian parents. There, he studied literature and linguistics. He is the author of a number of internationally successful graphic novels including "The Artist Behind Superman: The Joe Shuster Story", “Basquiat”, “Black and White” and “(Not) A New York Love Story”. He lives in New York City.

Jörg Hartmann studied illustration at the Münster School of Design where he discovered his passion for drawing, especially for comic projects. In Germany, his comics “Nostradamus” (EHAPA), “Wilsberg - In alter Freundschaft”and “Wilsberg - Um Kopf und Kragen” (Carlsen Comics) were published. He loves watercolor painting and runs his own gallery in his hometown of Münster.