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Love and survival amid cultural divide and conflict.

Habibi could be a good read for readers interested in a graphic novel that intricately weaves themes of love, survival, cultural divide, and storytelling. Craig Thompson's beautiful artwork and rich storytelling create a deeply resonant and moving tale of two refugees' bond in an uncannily familiar world that is fueled by lust, fear, and greed. The book's unique feature is the simultaneous combination of contemporary issues and timeless stories, making it both relevant and captivating. The book also gives a refreshing insight into the common heritage of Christianity and Islam, exploring the beauty, love, and tragedy of these two religions.

  • Harvey Awards Nominee for Best Graphic Album-Original, Best Artist (for Craig Thompson), Best Cartoonist (for Craig Thompson) (2012)
  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best Writer/Artist (for Craig Thompson) (2012)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Graphic Novels & Comics (2011)
  • IGN Award for Best Original Graphic Novel (2011)
  • Pingprisen for best foreign graphic novel (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Habibi

Regular price $24.83
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ISBN: 9780375424144
Authors: Craig Thompson
Publisher: Pantheon
Date of Publication: 2011-09-20
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 41546 readers)

Description

From the internationally acclaimed author of Blankets , a highly anticipated new graphic novel. Sprawling across an epic landscape of deserts, harems, and modern industrial clutter, Habibi tells the tale of Dodola and Zam, refugee child slaves bound to each other by chance, by circumstance, and by the love that grows between them. We follow them as their lives unfold together and apart; as they struggle to make a place for themselves in a world (not unlike our own) fueled by fear, lust, and greed; and as they discover the extraordinary depth—and frailty—of their connection. At once contemporary and timeless, Habibi gives us a love story of astounding resonance: a parable about our relationship to the natural world, the cultural divide between the first and third worlds, the common heritage of Christianity and Islam, and, most potently, the magic of storytelling.
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Love and survival amid cultural divide and conflict.

Habibi could be a good read for readers interested in a graphic novel that intricately weaves themes of love, survival, cultural divide, and storytelling. Craig Thompson's beautiful artwork and rich storytelling create a deeply resonant and moving tale of two refugees' bond in an uncannily familiar world that is fueled by lust, fear, and greed. The book's unique feature is the simultaneous combination of contemporary issues and timeless stories, making it both relevant and captivating. The book also gives a refreshing insight into the common heritage of Christianity and Islam, exploring the beauty, love, and tragedy of these two religions.

  • Harvey Awards Nominee for Best Graphic Album-Original, Best Artist (for Craig Thompson), Best Cartoonist (for Craig Thompson) (2012)
  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best Writer/Artist (for Craig Thompson) (2012)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Graphic Novels & Comics (2011)
  • IGN Award for Best Original Graphic Novel (2011)
  • Pingprisen for best foreign graphic novel (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.