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Book Synopsis: The winner of the 2001 Eisner Award for Best New Graphic Album. Sacco spent five months in Bosnia in 1996, immersing himself in the human side of life during wartime, researching stories that are rarely found in conventional news coverage, emerging with this astonishing first-person account.
Praised by The New York Times, Brill's Content and Publishers Weekly, Safe Area Gorazde is the long-awaited and highly sought after 240-page look at war in the former Yugoslavia. Sacco (the critically-acclaimed author of Palestine) spent five months in Bosnia in 1996, immersing himself in the human side of life during wartime, researching stories that are rarely found in conventional news coverage.
The book focuses on the Muslim-held enclave of Gorazde, which was besieged by Bosnian Serbs during the war. Sacco lived for a month in Gorazde, entering before the Muslims trapped inside had access to the outside world, electricity or running water. Safe Area Gorazde is Sacco's magnum opus and with it he is poised too become one of America's most noted journalists.
The book features an introduction by Christopher Hitchens, political columnist for The Nation and Vanity Fair.
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Discover the gripping and eye-opening world of war-time Bosnia with Safe Area Gorazde: The War in Eastern Bosnia 1992-1995. This Eisner Award-winning graphic album takes you on a journey through the human side of life during one of the most harrowing conflicts of our time. Unlike conventional news coverage, this powerful book delves into stories rarely told, giving you an intimate and illuminating perspective.
Praised by prestigious publications like The New York Times, Brill's Content, and Publishers Weekly, Safe Area Gorazde is a highly sought-after account of the war in former Yugoslavia. Written by Joe Sacco, the critically-acclaimed author of Palestine, this 240-page masterpiece offers an unflinching look at the Muslim-held enclave of Gorazde, besieged by Bosnian Serbs. Sacco spent an entire month living in Gorazde, before the trapped Muslims had access to the outside world, electricity, or running water.
Safe Area Gorazde is more than just a book; it is Sacco's magnum opus. This remarkable piece of journalism transcends the boundaries of traditional storytelling, capturing the raw emotions, untold stories, and incredible resilience of the people caught in the crossfire. With an introduction by Christopher Hitchens, renowned political columnist for The Nation and Vanity Fair, this book promises to leave an indelible mark on your understanding of war and its impact on humanity.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary account of survival and courage. Immerse yourself in the uncensored truth of Safe Area Gorazde: The War in Eastern Bosnia 1992-1995. Order your copy today and experience the power of journalism at its finest.
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