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"Embroideries," Satrapi rendered the events of her life and times in a uniquely captivating and powerful voice. Now she turns that same keen eye to the heartrending story of her great-uncle, a celebrated Iranian musician who gave up his life for music and love.
Marjane Satrapi
Marjane Satrapi is an internationally acclaimed graphic novelist and filmmaker, best known for her autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis. The novel, which has been adapted into an animated film, explores her experiences growing up during and after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Satrapi's works often blend poignant storytelling with sharp political insights, making her one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary graphic novels. Her other notable works include Embroideries and Chicken with Plums, which further showcase her unique blend of personal history and socio-political commentary.
Born on November 22, 1969, in Rasht, Iran, Satrapi later moved to Vienna and then Paris, reflecting a multicultural background in her storytelling. Her narratives are deeply personal yet universally relatable, presenting complex human emotions and societal critiques. Satrapi's engagement with feminist themes and her own experiences as an expatriate are recurrent themes in her body of work. Apart from her literary achievements, she enjoys painting, which influences her distinct graphic style.
Born: November 22, 1969
Hometown: Rasht, Iran
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Professional Reviews
"A mighty achievement [and] an inspiring coming-of-age story." USA Today
"Delectable . . . Dances with drama and insouciant wit." New York Times Book Review
"It is virtually impossible to read Persepolis without falling in love." Baltimore Sun
"One of the freshest and most original memoirs of our day. [Satrapi's] is a voice calling out to the rest of us, reminding us to embrace this child's fervent desire that human dignity reign supreme." Los Angeles Times
"Cause for celebration . . . Superb." Philadelphia Inquirer
"Delightful . . . It is our good fortune that Satrapi has never stopped visiting Iran in her mind." Newsweek Praise for Embroideries
"Stories of sex, love and marriage, ranging from the disheartening to hysterically funny . . . Embroideries generates a flavorful mix of perspectives with engaging, fully fleshed-out characters." The Miami Herald
"Tantalizing . . . Bold, bewitchingly humorous and politically astute." Elle
"As funny, opinionated, controversial, and surprising as any good comic or conversation should be." Time.com
"Subversive . . . Satrapi's book is a mocking rebuke to the cult of chastity, and a statement about the way human passions find their way around the most determined repression." Salon
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Overview
In
"Embroideries," Satrapi rendered the events of her life and times in a uniquely captivating and powerful voice. Now she turns that same keen eye to the heartrending story of her great-uncle, a celebrated Iranian musician who gave up his life for music and love.
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About the Author
Marjane Satrapi
Marjane Satrapi is an internationally acclaimed graphic novelist and filmmaker, best known for her autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis. The novel, which has been adapted into an animated film, explores her experiences growing up during and after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Satrapi's works often blend poignant storytelling with sharp political insights, making her one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary graphic novels. Her other notable works include Embroideries and Chicken with Plums, which further showcase her unique blend of personal history and socio-political commentary.
Born on November 22, 1969, in Rasht, Iran, Satrapi later moved to Vienna and then Paris, reflecting a multicultural background in her storytelling. Her narratives are deeply personal yet universally relatable, presenting complex human emotions and societal critiques. Satrapi's engagement with feminist themes and her own experiences as an expatriate are recurrent themes in her body of work. Apart from her literary achievements, she enjoys painting, which influences her distinct graphic style.
Born: November 22, 1969
Hometown: Rasht, Iran
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Professional Reviews
"A mighty achievement [and] an inspiring coming-of-age story." USA Today
"Delectable . . . Dances with drama and insouciant wit." New York Times Book Review
"It is virtually impossible to read Persepolis without falling in love." Baltimore Sun
"One of the freshest and most original memoirs of our day. [Satrapi's] is a voice calling out to the rest of us, reminding us to embrace this child's fervent desire that human dignity reign supreme." Los Angeles Times
"Cause for celebration . . . Superb." Philadelphia Inquirer
"Delightful . . . It is our good fortune that Satrapi has never stopped visiting Iran in her mind." Newsweek Praise for Embroideries
"Stories of sex, love and marriage, ranging from the disheartening to hysterically funny . . . Embroideries generates a flavorful mix of perspectives with engaging, fully fleshed-out characters." The Miami Herald
"Tantalizing . . . Bold, bewitchingly humorous and politically astute." Elle
"As funny, opinionated, controversial, and surprising as any good comic or conversation should be." Time.com
"Subversive . . . Satrapi's book is a mocking rebuke to the cult of chastity, and a statement about the way human passions find their way around the most determined repression." Salon
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