Castro

A Graphic Novel

Reinhard Kleist

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Arsenal Pulp Press
22 September 2015

Graphic novels: true stories & non-fiction; History; History of the Americas; Politics & government

As America moves closer to normalizing relations with Cuba, this gripping, vivid graphic novel reveals life and times of Fidel Castro, one of the twentieth century's most intriguing, charismatic, and divisive figures. The book is narrated by a German journalist named Karl Mertens, who is plunged into the searing heat of pre-revolutionary Cuba in the mid-1950s. He first meets with Castro while the latter is hiding in the mountains, then follows him through the dramatic revolution and his ascent to the presidency that, despite the Bay of Pigs confrontation and years of international trade blockades, lasts for nearly fifty years. We also witness his involvement in bloody skirmishes, failed missions, and brutal crackdowns, as well as his interactions with and on behalf of the Cuban people, which reveal as much about his fallible human qualities as they do his legend.

Castro is the work of acclaimed German graphic novelist Reinhardt Kleist; it was first published in English by Selfmade Hero for the British market, and is now being made available in the United States for the first time. Bristling with energy and alive with the spirit of Cuba, Castro has much to offer about the complex politics of one of the most enduring and controversial figures in modern history.

Reinhardt Kleist is the author of fourteen books, including two others available in English: The Boxer and Johnny Cash: I See a Darkness. His many awards include the BZ Cultural Award for outstanding cultural achievement from the City of Berlin.

By: Reinhard Kleist
Imprint: Arsenal Pulp Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 251mm, Width: 175mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781551525945
ISBN 10: 1551525941
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 22 September 2015
Recommended Age: From 16 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reinhard Kleist: Reinhard Kleist is a German graphic novelist and comics artist, and the author of fourteen books, including two available in English: The Boxer and Johnny Cash: I See a Darkness. He has won numerous awards, including the BZ Cultural Award for outstanding cultural achievement from the City of Berlin.

Reviews for Castro: A Graphic Novel

Kleist s masterly mix of pathos and politics is never less than compelling and results in a work that should appeal equally to history buffs, political junkies, and readers of literary fiction drawn to the timeliness of the subject. Destined to be a classic. Library Journal (starred review)