Barly Baruti (36 results)

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Chaos in Kinshasa. Book.

Paperback. Condition: New. From beloved Congolese comics creator Barly Baruti and Belgian comics critic Thierry Bellefroid, translated from the original French by Batchelder Award-winning translator Ivanka HahnenbergerA Harlem gangster's trip to Central Africa to attend the legendary 1974 Ali-Foreman "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match becomes a one-way ticket to the seedy underground of Zaire-complete with espionage, murder, and a communist plot to overthrow Zaire's infamous President Mobutu.When Ernest, a low-level gangster from Harlem, wins tickets to travel to Zaire to attend the "Rumble in the Jungle," the now-legendary bout between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, he's eager to reconnect with his African roots and escape the ruthless gang leaders he's indebted to back home. But in Zaire, Ernest becomes entangled in an Angolan coup against the country's embattled president Mobutu Sese Seko-inspired by Che Guevara himself-and soon realizes that Zaire may hold even more dangers for him than Harlem ever could.A Cold-War-era thriller set against the backdrop of a landmark moment in sports history, Chaos in Kinshasa features Barly Baruti's characteristic art and Thierry Bellefroid's punchy dialogue woven in with the elements of a great gangster story-sex, spies, bribes, and murder. A thrill ride through a pivotal moment in Cold War, African, and sports history.…

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From beloved Congolese comics creator Barly Baruti and Belgian comics critic Thierry Bellefroid, translated from the original French by Batchelder Award-winning translator Ivanka HahnenbergerA Harlem gangster's trip to Central Africa to attend the legendary 1974 Ali-Foreman "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match becomes a one-way ticket to the seedy underground of Zaire-complete with espionage, murder, and a communist plot to overthrow Zaire's infamous President Mobutu.When Ernest, a low-level gangster from Harlem, wins tickets to travel to Zaire to attend the "Rumble in the Jungle," the now-legendary bout between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, he's eager to reconnect with his African roots and escape the ruthless gang leaders he's indebted to back home. But in Zaire, Ernest becomes entangled in an Angolan coup against the country's embattled president Mobutu Sese Seko-inspired by Che Guevara himself-and soon realizes that Zaire may hold even more dangers for him than Harlem ever could.A Cold-War-era thriller set against the backdrop of a landmark moment in sports history, Chaos in Kinshasa features Barly Baruti's characteristic art and Thierry Bellefroid's punchy dialogue woven in with the elements of a great gangster story-sex, spies, bribes, and murder. A thrill ride through a pivotal moment in Cold War, African, and sports history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 101 pages. 10.50x8.00x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 101 pages. 10.50x8.00x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 101 pages. 10.50x8.00x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Condition: New. Special order item direct from the distributor.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. Poids: 770gr. La quatrième de couverture indique : Durant la Première Guerre mondiale, dans la région des Grands Lacs, en Afrique centrale, l'aviateur Gaston Mercier, lieutenant de l'armée royale belge, est chargé de couler un cuirassé allemand sur le lac Tanganyika. Mercier, pour qui c'est le premier séjour en Afrique, fait la connaissance d'un métis énigmatique, toujours habillé en kilt, qui prétend être le fils du célèbre explorateur écossais, David Livingstone, et d'une congolaise avec qui il aurait fini sa vie. Pendant que la guerre entre puissances coloniales belge et allemande se poursuit au coeur du continent noir, Mercier va se lier d'amitié avec cet étrange personnage et se demander si son histoire est vraie. Peu à peu, au contact de cet homme que tout le monde appelle "Madame Livingstone", le jeune lieutenant se surprend à remettre en cause les raisons de la présence européenne dans la région et les bienfaits de la colonisation.…

Broschiert. Condition: Gut. Mord und Totschlag 11 !!!---. nein.

Broschiert. Condition: Wie neu. Falsches Bild !!!Mord und Totschlag 8 !!!---. nein.

Paperback. Condition: New. From beloved Congolese comics creator Barly Baruti and Belgian comics critic Thierry Bellefroid, translated from the original French by Batchelder Award-winning translator Ivanka HahnenbergerA Harlem gangster's trip to Central Africa to attend the legendary 1974 Ali-Foreman "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match becomes a one-way ticket to the seedy underground of Zaire-complete with espionage, murder, and a communist plot to overthrow Zaire's infamous President Mobutu.When Ernest, a low-level gangster from Harlem, wins tickets to travel to Zaire to attend the "Rumble in the Jungle," the now-legendary bout between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, he's eager to reconnect with his African roots and escape the ruthless gang leaders he's indebted to back home. But in Zaire, Ernest becomes entangled in an Angolan coup against the country's embattled president Mobutu Sese Seko-inspired by Che Guevara himself-and soon realizes that Zaire may hold even more dangers for him than Harlem ever could.A Cold-War-era thriller set against the backdrop of a landmark moment in sports history, Chaos in Kinshasa features Barly Baruti's characteristic art and Thierry Bellefroid's punchy dialogue woven in with the elements of a great gangster story-sex, spies, bribes, and murder. A thrill ride through a pivotal moment in Cold War, African, and sports history.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Chaos in Kinshasa | Barly Baruti | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2024 | Catalyst Books | EAN 9781946395986 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

Condition: Very Good. Baruti, Barly (illustrator).

Condition: Bon. Attention: Ancien support de bibliothèque, plastifié, étiquettes. Merci, votre achat aide à financer des programmes de lutte contre l'illettrisme.

Condition: Bon. Attention: Ancien support de bibliothèque, plastifié, étiquettes. Merci, votre achat aide à financer des programmes de lutte contre l'illettrisme.

Condition: Bon. Merci, votre achat aide à financer des programmes de lutte contre l'illettrisme.

Condition: Très bon. Merci, votre achat aide à financer des programmes de lutte contre l'illettrisme.

Broschiert. 1. Aufl. 46 S., Ill., 30 cm, Einband etwas bestossen, Schnitt leicht gebräunt, sonst gutes Ex. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1000.

Condition: Assez bon. Attention: Ancien support de bibliothèque, plastifié, étiquettes. Merci, votre achat aide à financer des programmes de lutte contre l'illettrisme.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. Edition originale. rare avec un superbe dessin dédicacé et signé de BARLY BARUTI Barly Baruti, de son vrai nom Baruti Kandolo Lilela, né le 9 décembre 1959 à Stanleyville (actuelle Kisangani), est un artiste pluridisciplinaire : animateur culturel, auteur de bande dessinée et auteur-compositeur-interprète belgo-congolais (RDC). C'est à Dakar qu'il fait la rencontre du scénariste Frank Giroud. Ensemble, ils créent la série Eva K. qui compte 3 tomes publiés aux éditions Soleil (1995-1998). Il change son dessin semi-réaliste de style ligne claire pour un dessin plus réaliste. Le même duo poursuit sa collaboration avec le thriller Mandrill publié dans la collection « Bulle Noire » des éditions Glénat. Sept albums paraissent de 1998 à 2007. BARLY BARUTI (illustrator). Dédicacé par l'illustrateur.…

Condition: Bon. Merci, votre achat aide à financer des programmes de lutte contre l'illettrisme.

Condition: Très bon. Merci, votre achat aide à financer des programmes de lutte contre l'illettrisme.