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Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
As the brains and driving force behind Facebook Mark Zuckerberg has become the youngest billionaire in the history of the planet. The road to success for both his creation and him personally was not preordained nor was it always a smooth ride. Learn how a young man's frustration with women helped spark an idea that would have him dating Victoria's Secret models and how a socially inept young man wound up creating a company that has revolutionized...
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Violeta Parra was a musician, a poetess, an all-round artist, and the soul of the popular tradition of Chile. The year 2017 marked the 100th anniversary of her birth. Violeta's life was painful and intense, devoted to art and love: for decades, she crossed America and Europe making people all around the world fall in love with the authentic folklore of her homeland. Virginia Tonfoni (writer) and Alessio Spataro (artist) tell her incredible story for...
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Paul McCartney: Carry that weight, takes a snapshot of the afternoon Paul McCartney made the final decision to quit the most beloved band of all time, and imagines the thoughts and feelings behind it. The comic is inspired by the famously frank press release that came with his debut solo album and confirmed the end of The Beatles, and the end of his partnership with John Lennon.
4) Sartre
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
For some he was the philosopher of existentialism, for others the constant provocateur, the politically engaged author, the uncertain militant, the repenting bourgeois, the life companion of Simone de Beauvoir... From his first readings in the Luxembourg Garden to his refusal of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Jean Paul Sartre was all of this at the same time. In his biographic piece, the life and thoughts that made Sartre a known name are brought...
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
TidalWave has created the comic book biographies on the other Beatles, so now it is time to read about the world of Sir Ringo Starr in comic book form. Read about how overcame life-threatening illnesses during childhood to how he became one of the world's best drummers of all time in The Beatles.
The "Orbit" comic book series has been featured in "Rolling Stone" magazine, "Time" magazine, "People" magazine and has featured musical artists such as...
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Bluewater Productions spotlights one of the icons of American politics, Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, in the latest edition of their wildly popular line of biography comics. Often overlooked as a child, and in constant competition with his highly successful brothers, Ted Kennedy has survived the 'Kennedy curse' and triumphed over tragedy and scandal to become the 'Lion of the Senate' and the voice of modern Democratic politics.
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Dr. Rand Paul is the son of former presidential candidate and "intellectual godfather" of the Tea Party, Ron Paul, and considered in many circles to be the Republican's nominee for President during the 2016 elections. Though his short time as the Senator of Kentucky hasn't been without some controversy, Dr. Paul has made an indelible mark on politics.
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
President Donald J. Trumps tenure focused the American electorate on politics in ways not seen in modern history. During this tumultuous four-year period, four Democrats rose from the left to challenge the rights policies.
The movers: Joe Biden has had one of the most challenging journeys in American politics, facing an emotional roller coaster to become Americas youngest Congress member and, eventually, the 46th President of the United States....
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
The longest serving independent member of Congress in American History, the unassuming senator from Vermont is a supporter of the middle class who vows to end the toxic partisan divide in Congress. A grassroots-level groundswell of support has catapulted Sanders into the national spotlight, forcing his competitors to, "Feel the Bern!"
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
With the announcement of their impending nuptials, Prince William and Kate Middleton have captured the public imagination in much the same way the William's parents did a generation ago. Now Bluewater Productions is publishing a behind-the-curtain look at the royal couple a new biography comic book.
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
They've transcended their vigilant hip-hop roots and have become a global phenomenon, the likes of which the music world has rarely seen and after their tremendous Grammy win, a young hip-hop-hopeful learns just what it takes to become the best while retracing the defining events in each of the band member's funkadelic lives. This special graphic novel edition has a bunch of extras.
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Joseph R. Biden experienced one of the most challenging journeys in American politics. America's youngest senator faced an emotional rollercoaster that almost derailed his career. His life, riddled with loss, led to a determination to help the working class and a 47-year career capped by his election as the 46th president of the United States.
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Nick Jonas, the youngest member of the mega-successful teen group, the Jonas Brothers, experienced adversity in ways that shaped him into the talented and versatile performer he is today. Hes a singer, songwriter, Broadway star, and celebrity judge all before the age of 30. His battle with diabetes while finding his voice as an artist has inspired millions.
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
A new graphic novel featuring some of the biggest power players of the Republican party. Political Power, focuses on past and present American politicians. This new graphic novel features the comic book biographies of Sarah Palin, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rush Limbaugh & Glenn Beck. Featuring a cover by famed artist Joe Phillips. The series has been featured on FOX NEWS to People Magazine!
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Was the Soviet Union an 'Evil Empire'? Was President Ronal Reagan at the right place and right time when it collapsed? Or was he one of the shrewdest occupants of the White House? Find out how this Midwesterner-turned-actor-turned-President went from B-movies to revitalizing the Republican Party and orchestrating the end of the Cold War.
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
With the passing of English cosmologist, theoretical physicist, and author, the world has lost one of the greatest scientific minds of the 20th and 21st Centuries. Hawking united the general theory of relativity with quantum mechanics but may be more known for his rare, early-onset and slow-progressing battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Hawking believed in the concept of an infinite multiverse. Perhaps hes watching us mourn his loss.
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
The world of Rock and Roll shook with the arrival of David Grohl. From his time on drums with Nirvana, to his creation of The Foo Fighters, Grohl has captivated fans across the planet. This comic gives a glimpse of all that is Grohl! It will transport you to him playing with Iggy Pop, his record appearances on Saturday Night Live, his face-off on drums with the Muppets Animal and so much more. Grohl continues to jam, Grohl continues to inspire, Grohl...
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
The Led Zeppelin saga is one of the wildest in rock history, and this graphic novel pulls no punches in dramatizing the backstage, behind-the-scenes story! From their early days as the New Yardbirds on through their rise to superstardom (and controversy), all five issues of the original Rock 'N' Roll Comics series are collected in one rockin' volume, with art by Scott Pentzer (Razor), Marshall Ross (Deepest Dimension), David Neer (Sports Superstars),...
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Who knew that an aimless and directionless kid from the South Bronx would grow up to be one of the most trusted and respected military and political leaders of the modern world? Colin Powell's legacy includes being awarded the Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, the President's Citizens Medal, Distinguished Service Medals as the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is his story. This is the tale of...
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