Illustrated Biographies - Famous People - Christchurch City Libraries
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A glimpse into the lives of celebrities, world leaders, political figures, sports stars, and other (in)famous people as you've never seen them before! Evocative illustrations bring a new dimension to these biographies, showing that underneath it all, many of these famous people are just like the rest of us. A Christchurch City Libraries list.
Beyonce is a truly iconic woman in the entertainment world, and this biography is chock full of life stories and interesting infographics showcasing her many talents and larger than life behaviour. Drawing on her 26-year career,…
A loving and feminist look into the lives of a lot of feisty and influential women through history (herstory?); every woman featured here is connected through one characteristic: her indomitable spirit. Some world-famous names, some less…
The story of the man behind the iconic face plastered on countless T-shirts and dorm room posters. Portrayed through the medium of underground political comics - one of the most prominent counter-cultural art forms since the 1960s - Che's…
A cross between a history textbook and graphic novel, this is the story of the famous wartime Prime Minister's political life. It doesn't contain much about Churchill's personal life, but it's perfect for anyone interested in seeing the…
Eugene Victor Debs was the leader of the Socialist Party in America in the early twentieth-century and a beloved figurehead of American Radicalism. A timely look back into the beginnings of Socialism in this era of Bernie Sanders, Occupy…
Often touted as the greatest tennis player of all time, Roger Federer's story is a tale worth telling. Drawing on interviews with the man himself and those close to him, this book features biographical content as well as plenty of…
A biography docudrama that marries fiction with the story of one of the greatest couturiers in history, this work is a breathless and stunning presentation of Christian Dior’s greatest designs, beautifully rendered by bestselling artist…
A stunningly illustrated portrait of the (in)famous exotic dancer-turned WWI spy Mata Hari, the original Femme Fatale. This biography tells her story from her own perspective while in jail awaiting her execution. It features lavish artwork…
Considered one of the best footballers of all time, Lionel Messi is synonymous with modern day football and the rise of mega-celebrity sports stars. This is a well-researched biography, which displays the dizzying data and stats of Messi's…
An innovative illustrated biography of the 23-time Grand Slam winner, Serena Williams, which explores her tennis style like never before. Using stunning graphics, both her play style and astonishing records are on display. Drawing on…
Many refer to Osamu Tezuka as Japan’s ‘God of Manga’, and this is a study of not only the man himself, but the world-famous industry he helped create in a post-war Japan. This is a graphical deep-dive into the early years of pop culture…
A detailed but accessible account of the life of one of the world’s most inspirational political activists. This vibrantly illustrated biography takes the reader on a journey from Mandela’s childhood in a small South African village…
A fascinating introduction to the careers of three ground-breaking women who devoted their scientific careers to the study of apes, chimpanzees, and other primates. Entertaining and informative, and full of charming illustrations, this…
With striking black-and-white drawings, this graphic biography looks at the troubled life of award-winning American musician, Johnny Cash, from his early career in the 1950s, through to his death in 2003. Cash’s life makes for compelling…
George Takei is famous for being a Star Trek actor and an LGBTQ+ icon, but his breath-taking memoir focuses on his early childhood in an American concentration camp for people of Japanese descent during WWII. This teen-friendly illustrated…
Illustrated biographies of fifty influential LGBTQ+ icons from around the world, including Alan Turing, Frida Kahlo, Ellen DeGeneres, Ma Rainey, and Georgina Beyer. Each page features a brief, engaging biography, and colourful, dynamic…
Aimed at teens, this illustrated biography uses expressive drawings and accessible text to tell the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor who decided to sacrifice everything in order to take a stand again Adolf Hitler and the Nazis…
This teen-friendly illustrated biography tells the inspirational story of Ruth Bader Ginsberg (RBG), from her childhood in New Yor through to her role as one of the few female Supreme Court justices. A modern feminist icon, RGB is tireless…
Follow Charles Darwin as he sets sail aboard HMS Beagle in search of adventure and discovery. This beautifully illustrated novel ditches the common image of Darwin as a white bearded biologist, instead focusing on the years the young man…
