Liberty

Description

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The most iconic statue of its kind on the planet. Many know it was a gift from the people of France to the people of America. However, the incredible story of how this monument very nearly didn”t happen is not widely known. French sculptor, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi became the driving force for one of the most ambitious international construction projects of its time. For Bartholdi completing the statue for the centenary celebration of the Declaration of American Independence became his life”s work, but its construction would lead to a thrillingrace against the hands of time.

Review quote:
The highly detailed watercolor illustrations, often soft and misty, depict a time long gone by. Text balloons displayed in small type tell the story accompanied by helpful maps.

Biographical note:
Jörg Hartmann studied illustration at the Münster School of Design where he discovered his passion for drawing, especially for comic projects. In Germany, his comics “Nostradamus” (EHAPA), “Wilsberg – In alter Freundschaft”and “Wilsberg – Um Kopf und Kragen” (Carlsen Comics) were published. He loves watercolor painting and runs his own gallery in his hometown of Münster. Julian Voloj was born in Muenster, Germany, to Colombian parents. There, he studied literature and linguistics. He is the author of a number of internationally successful graphic novels including “Basquiat” (with Soren Mosdal, Self Made Hero, 2019), “Black and White” (with Wagner Willian, Abrams, 2023) and “(Not) A New York Love Story” (with Andreas Gefe Fairsquare, 2023). He lives in New York City.

Promotional headline:
A GRAPHIC HISTORY OF HOW AMERICA”S MOST ICONIC SYMBOL CAME TO BE.