{"product_id":"9788418101199","title":"LIPANDA, VOLUME 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLIPANDA, VOLUME 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this graphic novel, the reader will find a satirical and biting chronicle of late colonialism, narrated through the eyes of a Belgian journalist sent to the Congo during the height of its independence crisis. The work combines political critique, acerbic humor, and a reflection on culture clash, offering an uncomfortable and lucid look at the contradictions of the Western world in the face of decolonization. It is a visual narrative that questions the prejudices and fantasies of \"Third Worldism.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrussels, 1959. Pimpin, a well-known Belgian journalist, is forced to take a vacation in the Congo, which was a Belgian colony at the time going through an intense struggle for independence. Far from finding rest, he is swept into a whirlwind of conflict: he must deal with nationalist and anti-imperialist militants, navigate his complicated romantic encounters, and, above all, confront his own inner division. Torn between his Western world and the reality of the \"Third World,\" of which he has only a distorted and fantasized vision, Pimpin becomes a mirror of the contradictions of an era of change. The story explores the disconnect between two worlds and the protagonist's inability to understand a reality that does not fit his prejudices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of colonialism and neocolonialism in 1950s Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCulture clash and the Western world's distorted view of the \"Third World.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe identity crisis of an individual caught between two opposing realities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of journalism and the press in constructing narratives about decolonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower and gender relations in a context of political and social conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in graphic novels with strong political and historical content who are looking for intelligent and critical social satire. Especially suitable for those who enjoy stories that address the complexity of decolonization, the clash of civilizations, and critiques of Eurocentrism from an adult and visually powerful narrative perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and uncompromising perspective on the history of Belgian colonialism in Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on prejudices and the Western gaze toward other cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA high-quality visual narrative that combines black humor and social commentary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work that invites the questioning of hegemonic narratives about the \"Third World.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: BAZIL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: BANG EDICIONES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: GRAPHIC NOVELS, GRAPHIC NOVELS: TRUE STORIES AND NON-FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CAOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 640 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work stands out as a unique contribution to historical comics, addressing a key episode of African decolonization with a satirical and critical tone. Its value lies in the author's ability to portray the contradictions of the main character, turning him into a symbol of the Western gaze. For audiences interested in graphic narratives with political weight and psychological depth, \"Lipanda, Volume 1\" offers a stimulating and necessary read, far removed from simplistic storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BANG EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407651103067,"sku":"9788418101199","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841810119.jpg?v=1781858402","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418101199","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}