The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sís
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an unusual autobiography. It is more graphic novel than picturebook, and the graphic design offers features of a strong informational book (such as the white space). Sís' stylized cartoon illustration harks to the 1960s and 70s art he notes in the book--San Francisco magazines, psychedelic record album covers. It's fascinating to see the idealized view of the West, knowing that contrast is what makes it so.
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