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In Ms Davis, the acclaimed French cartooning duo tell a story of this seminal, revolutionary, 1960s icon through an accessible graphic novel narrative. Born in 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama, Angela Davis' family fought in the civil rights movement against racial segregation enforced by the Ku Klux Klan. In 1968, she joined the Black Communist Party and travelled to Cuba, a journey which left its mark on her forever. In 1971, Davis was put on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted List because several Black prisoners whose causes she had championed used weapons she owned in a Marin County courtroom gunfight. She went to prison despite her protestations of innocence. The Black People in Defense of Angela Davis formed, and soon the entire world would know her story and demand her freedom. In 1972, she was found not guilty by an all-white jury. Since then, she has dedicated her life to the fight for justice. The graphic biography also includes illustrated educational supplementary material that adds historical context about the various political organizations and programmes referred to in the book, such as Cointelpro, an illegal FBI programme dedicated to destroying U.S. political groups it deemed 'subversive.'

In a first-person account, Amazing Ameziane leads us through the life story of this iconic auteur, from his humble beginnings as a video shop clerk, to his rise through iconic indie blockbusters, all the way to global superstar. Discover the influences, opinions, and history of one of the world's most acclaimed filmmakers, unmistakable in his style and talent.

From Amazing Ameziane, the creator of Quentin by Tarantino and Don Coppola, comes the next insightful instalment of biographical graphic novels. Based on the lives and films of acclaimed cinema icons, this book focuses on the legendary Sergio Leone of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly fame.Following the story of the man behind the movies, Sergio Leone shows the insight behind the critically-acclaimed Dollars Trilogy director and takes a look at both the impact of his movies and the narrative of his life from his cinematic viewpoint.Created and illustrated by Amazing Ameziane, Sergio Leone is the next instalment in the author's Cine saga, illustrating the behind-the-scenes stories of some of Hollywood's biggest hits.

From Amazing Ameziane, the creator of Quentin by Tarantino and Don Coppola, comes the next insightful book in his saga of Cine graphic novels.Based on the lives and films of acclaimed cinema icons, this book spotlights the inimitable, multi-award-winning Steven Spielberg, director of Jaws, E.T., Back to the Future and countless other masterpieces.With over a dozen Academy Awards (among many others), Steven Spielberg is considered the most acclaimed director in modern cinema history. From classic escapist thrillers like Jaws and Jurassic Park, magical family movies like E.T., to thoughtful historical dramas like Schindler's List, Spielberg has something to offer everyone.In this retrospective graphic novel, Ameziane takes a dive into the mind of the auteur himself, imagining exactly how the cinema icon would tell his story, through his humble beginnings and rise to fame, as well as the struggles and crucial moments of his career. You might know his works, but now you can get to know the man behind the camera.Created and illustrated by Amazing Ameziane, Spielberg is the fifth instalment in the author's Cine series, illustrating the behind-the-scenes stories of some of Hollywood's biggest hitters.