Elleni's Graphic Novel Chronicles 30 Iconic Photographs That Changed History
Italian illustrator Elleni has released a graphic novel titled "Foto Straordinarie," detailing the narratives behind 30 influential photographs that have shaped history. Published by BeccoGiallo, this work combines art and storytelling to present iconic images from the 20th century, including Robert Capa's “The Falling Soldier” and Dorothea Lange’s “Migrant Mother.” Additional notable photos encompass Malcolm Browne's 1963 image of Thích Quảng Đức’s self-immolation and Regis Bossu's “Socialist Kiss.” The 140-page book, which focuses on themes of resistance, was launched in Padua in 2020 and is available for €18.
Key facts
- Elleni is the illustrator of the graphic novel.
- The book is titled "Foto Straordinarie. La storia delle 30 fotografie che hanno cambiato il mondo".
- The publisher is BeccoGiallo, based in Padua.
- The book was published in 2020.
- It has 140 pages and costs €18.
- ISBN is 9788833140599.
- The book covers photographs like Robert Capa's 'The Falling Soldier', Dorothea Lange's 'Migrant Mother', and Malcolm Browne's 'The Burning Monk'.
- Thích Quảng Đức's self-immolation occurred in Saigon on June 11, 1963.
- The article was published on Artribune.
- The book is recommended for younger readers.
Entities
Artists
- Elleni
- Robert Capa
- Dorothea Lange
- Regis Bossu
- Jeff Widener
- Malcolm Browne
- Thích Quảng Đức
- John Lennon
Institutions
- BeccoGiallo
- Artribune
Locations
- Saigon
- Padua
- Italy