Monica Foggia - Böcker

A visually rich and narratively bold exploration of sacred feminine power, retold through the journey of a curious modern-day seeker. From the series that brought Witchcraft: A Graphic History and Tarot: A Graphic History, comes Goddesses: A Graphic History. This latest volume reclaims goddess traditions from around the world, blending mythology, ritual and feminist history. With a foreword by poet and author Nikita Gill – who also makes a guest appearance in illustrated form as one of the novel’s characters – this graphic history guides readers on a transformative journey led by the mysterious figure of Lilith. Travelling across time and place, readers encounter powerful deities and rediscover long-lost rituals and symbols – from Celtic England to ancient Egypt and beyond – revealing how goddess figures continue to shape our understanding of power and identity.  Across its chapters, readers will explore: Sacred stories retold: timeless myths reinterpreted through a modern feminist lens. A global journey: deities, rituals and symbols from cultures across the world. Seasonal cycles: each leg of Lilith’s journey tied to a season, representing growth, change and transformation. Empowering themes: of matriarchy, self-love and female friendship. Visual storytelling: striking artwork and lyrical narration that bring myth and meaning to life, from the same artist behind Witchcraft: A Graphic History.  As with the previous books in the series, Goddesses: A Graphic History combines meticulous research with artistic flair, offering readers a fresh and inclusive way to engage with ancient traditions. This is a book to inspire curiosity, reflection and reverence for the sacred feminine – perfect for display on any altar, coffee table or collector’s shelf.

Few artists’ lives are as inspiring as that of Niki de Saint Phalle. While she started her career as a fashion model, a subsequent breakdown led to her taking up painting as therapy. Entirely self-taught, Niki spent the rest of her years devoted to art that was based in emotional truth and a feminist point of view. This graphic novel follows Niki’s extraordinary career, from her early “shooting pictures,” in which she fired bullets at bags of paint, to the creation of the exuberantly formed life-sized dolls she called “Nanas,” which established her as an international success. The book also looks at her close collaborations with her husband and fellow artist Jean Tinquely; her painting, drawing, assemblage, performance art, and large-scale installations; and her work in film, theater, and architecture. The texts explore how Niki tackled social and political issues and institutions— and shows why her work remains as eloquent and powerful today as when it was first created. Looking beyond her brightly colored sculptures, this book tells the story of a woman who fought for a fairer world; a headstrong outsider, who made a name for herself in the male-dominated art world of the day; and an autodidact, who became one of the greatest artists of her time.