After 9/11 America’s War on Terror (2001- )
After 9/11 America’s War on Terror by Sid Jacobson is a first edition graphic novel published by Macmillan on August 19, 2008. This 149-page work presents a detailed exploration of the post-9/11 world, utilizing news reports from various international media sources to depict the critical events, decision-makers, and consequences of America’s “war on terror.” The authors, known for their ability to make complex topics accessible, employ the graphic novel format to convey the intricate context in which this conflict began and evolved.
Readers will find that Jacobson and Colón tackle a demanding narrative, capturing simultaneous events and a wide range of participants through their unique sequential panel art. The book addresses significant themes related to military history, political science, and terrorism, providing a comprehensive overview of the 21st-century American government’s response to global threats. By combining compelling imagery with informative content, this graphic novel effectively answers the pressing question of how the current geopolitical landscape came to be.
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Having made The 9/11 Commission Report understandable for everyone, the award-winning, bestselling graphic novel team of Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colón use all their considerable talents to explain the post-9/11 world. Working from news reports drawn from multiple international media, Jacobson and Colón depict the critical events, decision makers, and consequences of America’s “war on terror,” and, most important, the context in which the war began, unfolded, and unraveled. The most demanding story they have ever tackled, After 9/11 is also the most tailor-made for their medium, capturing simultaneous events, geographic complexity, numerous participants, and a vast array of economic, statistical, and quantitative information—compellingly told through the sequential panel art narrative form unique to graphic books. Proving yet again that graphic novels best meet the challenge of giving the most information with the least amount of ink, Jacobson and Colón answer with clarity and unforgettable imagery the question: How the hell did we end up where we are?
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