Description
The bestselling author of Persepolis brings her signature humor and insight to the heartrending story of a celebrated Iranian musician who gives up his life for music and love.
"A feast you'll devour." --Newsweek
When Nasser Ali Khan, the author's great-uncle, discovers that his beloved instrument is irreparably damaged, he takes to his bed, renouncing the world and all its pleasures. Over the course of the week that follows, we are treated to vivid scenes of his encounters with family and friends, flashbacks to his childhood, and flash-forwards to his children's future. And as the pieces of his story fall into place, we begin to understand the breadth of his decision to let go of life. The poignant story of one man, it is also stunningly universal--a luminous tale of life and death, and the courage and passion both require of us.
Author: Marjane Satrapi
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Published: 04/14/2009
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.84h x 5.98w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9780375714757
ISBN10: 0375714758
BISAC Categories:
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Nonfiction | General
- Biography & Autobiography | Music
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Literary
"A feast you'll devour." --Newsweek
When Nasser Ali Khan, the author's great-uncle, discovers that his beloved instrument is irreparably damaged, he takes to his bed, renouncing the world and all its pleasures. Over the course of the week that follows, we are treated to vivid scenes of his encounters with family and friends, flashbacks to his childhood, and flash-forwards to his children's future. And as the pieces of his story fall into place, we begin to understand the breadth of his decision to let go of life. The poignant story of one man, it is also stunningly universal--a luminous tale of life and death, and the courage and passion both require of us.
Author: Marjane Satrapi
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Published: 04/14/2009
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.84h x 5.98w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9780375714757
ISBN10: 0375714758
BISAC Categories:
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Nonfiction | General
- Biography & Autobiography | Music
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Literary
About the Author
Marjane Satrapi was born in Rasht, Iran. She now lives in Paris, where she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers throughout the world, including The New Yorker and The New York Times. She is also the author of several children's books, the memoir Embroideries, and the internationally best-selling and award-winning comic book autobiography in two parts, Persepolis and Persepolis 2. She co-wrote and co-directed the Academy Award-nominated animated film version of Persepolis.