{"product_id":"persepolis-marjane-satrapi-9780375714573","title":"Persepolis | Marjane Satrapi","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B0000; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003ePersepolis: The Story of a Childhood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e9780375714573\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e037571457X\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eMarjane Satrapi\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eJune 1, 2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePages\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e153\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eGraphic Memoirs, Coming of Age, Middle Eastern History, Biography\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePersepolis: The Story of a Childhood\u003c\/em\u003e is Marjane Satrapi's internationally acclaimed graphic memoir, detailing her life growing up in Tehran from ages six to fourteen. Rendered in powerful, high-contrast black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi provides a profoundly personal window into a country undergoing massive upheaval. These formative years encompass the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating, protracted effects of the war with Iraq. As the intelligent and fiercely outspoken only child of committed Marxists, and the great-granddaughter of one of Iran's last emperors, Marjane bears witness to a childhood that is uniquely and tragically entwined with the history of her nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe memoir paints an unforgettable, intimate portrait of daily life in Iran, sharply contrasting the warmth of home life with the terrifying realities of the public sphere. Through Marjane's child's-eye view of dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned whippings, and fallen revolutionary heroes, readers learn the complex history of this fascinating country alongside her. Intensely personal, profoundly political, and wholly original, \u003cem\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/em\u003e serves as both a relatable coming-of-age story and a stark reminder of the human cost of political repression and war. It captures the resilience of the human spirit, showing how individuals carry on with laughter and tears in the face of profound absurdity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis seminal work is essential reading for fans of graphic novels, historical memoirs, and international literature. It is highly recommended for readers seeking a deeply humanized perspective on Middle Eastern history, political science students, and anyone drawn to powerful, coming-of-age narratives that balance heartbreaking historical truths with warmth and sharp humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarjane Satrapi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebrated French-Iranian comic book author, illustrator, and filmmaker born in Rasht, Iran. Currently residing in Paris, she is a regular contributor to global publications, including \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e. Satrapi is the author of several groundbreaking works, including \u003cem\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePersepolis 2\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEmbroideries\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eChicken with Plums\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as multiple children's books. She co-wrote and co-directed the animated feature film adaptation of \u003cem\u003ePersepolis\u003c\/em\u003e, which garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eNamed a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Notable Book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eRecognized by \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e as one of \"The 50 Best Memoirs of the Past 50 Years.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eNational Bestseller and a globally recognized milestone in the graphic novel medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Marjane Satrapi\"\n    },\n    \"illustrator\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Marjane Satrapi\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9780375714573\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"153\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2004-06-01\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n    \"description\": \"Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi's acclaimed graphic memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution.\"\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; height: 1px; background: #8B0000; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eBust-Down Books: More Than a Bookstore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51319627841851,"sku":"037571457X","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780375714573.jpg?v=1780948721","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/persepolis-marjane-satrapi-9780375714573","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}