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The Art of War: A Graphic Novel
Contributor(s): Tzu, Sun (Author), Katz, Pete (Illustrator)

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 ISBN: 1684124298     ISBN-13: 9781684124299
Publisher: Canterbury Classics
OUR PRICE: $16.99  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: October 2018
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BISAC Categories:
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Nonfiction - General
- History | Military - Strategy
- Technology & Engineering | Military Science
Dewey: 355.02
LCCN: 2017060553
Lexile Measure: 870 GN (Graphic Novel)
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.4" W x 9.6" L (1.24 lbs) 128 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Chinese
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
 
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Publisher Description:
An entertaining graphic adaptation of the oldest military treatise in the world.

Hailed as the oldest philosophical discussion on military strategy, Sun Tzu's The Art of War has been adapted as a graphic novel by award-winning illustrator Pete Katz. In this collectible thread-bound edition, the narrative focuses on a teacher instructing a pupil on the main points of Sun Tzu's treatise, with vibrant battle scenes interspersed throughout. Issues such as planning, tactics, maneuvering, and spying are illustrated with full-color scenes, so that readers may gain a greater understanding of principles from the fifth century BC.

Contributor Bio(s): Tzu, Sun: - Sun Tzu (544 B.C.-496 B.C.) was an ancient Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher from the Zhou Dynasty, who has had a significant impact on Chinese and Asian history and culture, both as an author of The Art of War as well as through legend.Katz, Pete: - Pete Katz is a half-Irish, half-Greek illustrator born in the East End of London, UK. He has been a freelance illustrator for over ten years and has worked for clients including Oxfam, Harvey Nichols, and the British Museum. He is a member of the international Bad Apple Artist Collective and produces portraits and other commissions, as well as working on graphic novels.
 
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