The Puerto Rican War

A Graphic History

John Vasquez Mejias

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Union Square & Co.
21 August 2024

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

"""A brilliant blend of graphic and literary narration and a lovely work of art in itself.""-Kirkus, STARRED Review

Rendered in gorgeously carved wood blocks and buffeted with historical supplemental material, John Vasquez Mejias's The Puerto Rican War tells the story of the the 1950 insurrection on the island that resulted in 38 deaths and a failed assassination attempt against President Harry S. Truman. Told as a fable, in which the leaders of the movement are visited by the ghosts of Michael Collins and Gandhi, this book showcases an important and often overlooked moment in American history and a historical touchstone for the Puerto Rican independence movement."

By: John Vasquez Mejias
Imprint: Union Square & Co.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 210mm,
ISBN: 9781454952466
ISBN 10: 1454952466
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 21 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Vasquez Mejias is a visual artist and high school art teacher in the Bronx. He regularly produces zines, comics, and performs hand-crafted puppet shows and theater events based on The Puerto Rican War and other subjects. The self-published version of The Puerto Rican War is in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Library. https://www.johnvasquezmejias.com

Reviews for The Puerto Rican War: A Graphic History

“The woodblock method lends density and gravitas to the work that command attention; each centimeter of each panel is rich in visual detail, inviting readers to linger over the page….A brilliant blend of graphic and literary narration and a lovely work of art in itself.” —Kirkus, STARRED Review