{"product_id":"nat-turner-a-graphic-novel-paperback","title":"Nat Turner: A Graphic Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKyle Baker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNat Turner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is the fascinating and action-packed true story of an American freedom fighter, written and illustrated by Kyle Baker as a graphic novel--collecting all four issues of his critically acclaimed miniseries.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A hauntingly beautiful historical spotlight. A-\" --\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The story of Nat Turner and his slave rebellion--which began on August 21, 1831, in Southampton County, Virginia--is known among school children and adults. To some he is a hero, a symbol of Black resistance and a precursor to the civil rights movement; to others he is a monster--a murderer whose name is never uttered. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eNat Turner\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed author and illustrator Kyle Baker depicts the evils of slavery in this moving and historically accurate story of Nat Turner's slave rebellion. Told nearly wordlessly, every image resonates with the reader as the brutal story unfolds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Baker's storytelling is magnificent.\" --\u003ci\u003eVariety\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKyle Baker\u003c\/b\u003e has authored more than 15 graphic novels and illustrated hundreds more in a career that extends over three decades. He is the winner of eight Eisner Awards and four Harvey Awards, among others. A pioneer in the graphic novel format since the 1980s, Baker helped define and evolve the medium with works such as \u003ci\u003eNat Turner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhy I Hate Saturn\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKing David\u003c\/i\u003e. Other titles include \u003ci\u003eThe Cowboy Wally Show\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eTruth: Red, White \u0026amp; Black\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eBirth of a Nation\u003c\/i\u003e. Baker has lectured at Dartmouth, Howard University, the Library of Congress, and the School of Visual Arts, and he regularly teaches homeless teens for the City of New York. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 8.96 x 6.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757718077728,"sku":"9780810972278","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a71405b0c055808aaa5cecacdf9ac86b.webp?v=1780109934","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/nat-turner-a-graphic-novel-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}