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March: Book One Paperback – Illustrated, August 13, 2013

by John Lewis (Author), Andrew Aydin (Author), Nate Powell (Illustrator)
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Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) is an American icon, one of the key figures of the civil rights movement. His commitment to justice and nonviolence has taken him from an Alabama sharecropper's farm to the halls of Congress, from a segregated schoolroom to the 1963 March on Washington, and from receiving beatings from state troopers to receiving the Medal of Freedom from the first African-American president.

Now, to share his remarkable story with new generations, Lewis presents March, a graphic novel trilogy, in collaboration with co-writer Andrew Aydin and New York Times best-selling artist Nate Powell (winner of the Eisner Award and LA Times Book Prize finalist for Swallow Me Whole).

March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis' lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis' personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement.

Book One spans John Lewis' youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement, and their battle to tear down segregation through nonviolent lunch counter sit-ins, building to a stunning climax on the steps of City Hall.

Many years ago, John Lewis and other student activists drew inspiration from the 1958 comic book "Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story." Now, his own comics bring those days to life for a new audience, testifying to a movement whose echoes will be heard for generations.
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    March
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  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
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  5. Publication date
    August 13, 2013
  6. Reading age
    13 - 16 years
  7. Dimensions
    6.56 x 0.39 x 9.5 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1603093001
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1603093002
  10. Lexile measure
    GN760L
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Gr 8 Up–Beginning with a dream sequence that depicts the police crackdown on the 1965 Selma-Montgomery March, this memoir then cuts to Congressman John Lewis's preparations on the day of President Obama's inauguration. Lewis provides perspective on the occasion, explaining and describing his own religious and desegregationalist origins in Alabama, his early meeting with Dr. King, and his training as a nonviolent protester. The bulk of the narrative centers around the lunch counter sit-ins in 1959 and 1960 and ends on the hopeful note of a public statement by Nashville Mayor West. The narration feels very much like a fascinating firsthand anecdote and, despite a plethora of personal details and unfamiliar names, it never drags. Even with the contemporary perspective, the events never feel like a foregone conclusion, making the stakes significant and the work important. The narration particularly emphasizes the nonviolent aspect of the movement and the labor involved in maintaining that ideal. The artwork is full of lush blacks and liquid brushstrokes and features both small period details and vast, sweeping vistas that evoke both the reality of the setting and the importance of the events. This is superb visual storytelling that establishes a convincing, definitive record of a key eyewitness to significant social change, and that leaves readers demanding the second volume.–Benjamin Russell, Belmont High School, NHα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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*Starred Review* Congressman Lewis, with Michael D’Orso’s assistance, told his story most impressively in Walking with the Wind (1998). Fortunately, it’s such a good story—a sharecropper’s son rises to eminence by prosecuting the cause of his people—that it bears retelling, especially in this graphic novel by Lewis, his aide Aydin, and Powell, one of the finest American comics artists going. After a kicker set on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, on March 7, 1965 (the civil rights movement’s Bloody Sunday), the story makes January 20, 2009 (President Obama’s inauguration) a base of operations as it samples Lewis’ past via his reminiscences for two schoolboys and their mother, who’ve shown up early at his office on that milestone day for African Americans. This first of three volumes of Lewis’ story brings him from boyhood on the farm, where he doted over the chickens and dreamed of being a preacher, through high school to college, when he met nonviolent activists who showed him a means of undermining segregation—to begin with, at the department-store lunch counters of Nashville. Powell is at his dazzling best throughout, changing angle-of-regard from panel to panel while lighting each with appropriate drama. The kineticism of his art rivals that of the most exuberant DC and Marvel adventure comics—and in black-and-white only, yet! Books Two and Three may not surpass Book One, but what a grand work they’ll complete. --Ray Olson

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Top Shelf Productions; Illustrated edition (August 13, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1603093001
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1603093002
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 16 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN760L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.56 x 0.39 x 9.5 inches
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    Nate Powell is a National Book Award-winning cartoonist who began self-publishing as an Arkansas teenager in 1992. His work includes SAVE IT FOR LATER, civil rights icon John Lewis’s MARCH trilogy, COME AGAIN, TWO DEAD, ANY EMPIRE, and SWALLOW ME WHOLE.

    Powell’s work has received four Eisner Awards, two Ignatz Awards, the Comic-Con International Inkpot Award, multiple ALA and YALSA distinctions, and is a two-time finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He has discussed his work at the United Nations, on MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show, PBS, and CNN.

    Powell releases two new books in 2024: the graphic novel FALL THROUGH from Abrams ComicArts, and a comics adaptation of James Loewen’s influential LIES MY TEACHER TOLD ME from The New Press.

    He lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

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    Congressman John Lewis was a leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. He was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and played a key role in the struggle to end segregation. Despite more than 40 arrests, physical attacks, and serious injuries, John Lewis remained a devoted advocate of the philosophy of nonviolence. He is co-author of the first comics work ever to win the National Book Award, the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel memoir trilogy MARCH, written with Andrew Aydin and illustrated by Nate Powell. He is also the recipient of numerous awards from national and international institutions including the Lincoln Medal, the John F. Kennedy "Profile in Courage" Lifetime Achievement Award, and the NAACP Spingarn Medal, among many others. He lives in Atlanta, GA.

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    ANDREW AYDIN is creator and co-author of the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic memoir series, MARCH, which chronicles the life of Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis, as well as the sequel, RUN. Co-authored with Rep. Lewis and illustrated by Nate Powell, MARCH is the first comics work to ever win the National Book Award, and is a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Book Award, the Printz Award, the Sibert Medal, the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, the Will Eisner Comics Industry Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award Special Recognition, and the Walter Award, among others.

    Aydin is Artist-in-Residence at the Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Aydin formerly served as Digital Director & Policy Advisor to Rep. Lewis in Washington, D.C. A graduate of Trinity College in Hartford and Georgetown University in Washington, Andrew wrote his master’s thesis on the history and impact of Martin Luther King & The Montgomery Story. Andrew often participates in reading programs with incarcerated youth, speaks at schools and universities, and has appeared as a guest on the Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, CBS This Morning, NPR, CNN, the BBC and many other outlets.

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My book arrived damaged from shipping; this could have been avoided with a couple pieces of chipboard or a harder form of shipping packaging. I purchased this book to replace my original copy which I gave to my godson. Wonderful story. The writing and illustrations are captivating and help put perspective to the Civil Rights Movement. A must read in these trying times. (2020)The cover and pages are dented and damaged but it doesn't damage the story of John Lewis a true AMERICAN.
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Jamusu
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUCH NEEDED MEMOIR OF A NOT SO DISTANT SHAMEFUL ERA IN AMERICAN HISTORY.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2016
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"March: Book One", the first book of a trilogy in the graphic novel format, is a tantalizing account of, “The United States Civil Rights Movement”, as seen through the eyes of United States Congressmen John Lewis. Written by Lewis and his co-writer Andrew Aydin, with illustrations by Nate Powell, this autobiographical memoir delivers to the reader an acute awareness of the unjust trials and tribulations forced upon Black Americans by White Americans during this not so distant era in American history.

Currently, it is difficult to fathom what it was like to be a Black American living under the dark hateful and ominous cloud of segregation. Most young Americans of todays generation have little to no knowledge of this oppressive ideology and hierarchy of racial bias that was widely accepted as the norm. Even those Americans familiar with this period sometimes view these acts of injustice as memories that should be forgotten or no longer discussed. This is a faulty misconception in that a more thorough understanding of race relations in this country will never be fully attained unless we as a society actively confront this shameful time period in our history with compassion and respect. "March: Book One", can be used as a vehicle to bring about this understanding.

This autobiographical memoir is an emotional visual rendering of historical significance that follows Lewis' life from his very humble farming beginnings, to his college years whereby he fought for basic human rights not given Blacks due to social segregation based on racial discrimination. It also follows his present day life as a U.S. Congressman while preparing for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. It provides the viewer a look into the pivotal role he played in abrogating the atrocities of segregation through measures of non-violent resistance, although he and many others were violently attacked by those intent on keeping things the same.

These events are masterly interwoven to form a very enjoyable reading/viewing experience. Lewis and Aydin's astutely written text transports the reader back to these moments; arduously unjust moments that can only be accurately written by a person who actually lived through them. Powell's mesmerizing illustrations show Lewis and a number of heroic figures as they organized marches, protests, and student sit-ins at, “White Only”, restaurants that more often times than not led to their arrests. Powell also masterfully used varying shading techniques and brush strokes that brilliantly rendered a tension filled atmosphere befitting Lewis and Aydin's accompanying text.

“March: Book One", by Lewis, Aydin, and Powell is an invaluable lesson for any society interested in achieving deep-rooted social change in the face of discrimination and segregation as based on racial biases. As a lover of American history and avid graphic novel/comic book reader with a small collection of over 3,000 titles, I found this graphic novel a joy to read and study. It is well written and beautifully illustrated. Also, the layout is easy to follow; granting those who have never read a graphic novel or comic book a perfect entry into this medium.

I, as a result, emphatically suggest you purchase this award winning graphic novel as a means of learning of the sacrifices made by this legendary living icon (Congressman Lewis) as related to his fight to attain basic civil rights and equality stripped away from Blacks by the United States Government during "The American Civil Rights Movement".

Let it be known, I do not view, “March: Book One”, as an attempt to demonize the United States Government or those individuals who participated in these now socially unacceptable acts of in humanity. I instead see it as a historical document of record that reveals the tremendous strides this country has consciously made the past sixty years or so to combat discrimination and segregation as based on racial biases. Although there is still more work to be done, it is clear that things have changed for the better.

The fact that the events within the pages of this graphic novel occur less often, give me hope that we as American's will continue to repentantly grow in this area. This will in return ensure we do not repeat the sins of our past while attempting to usher into existence a United States of America indicative of the writings of our forefathers.

My only gripe which is embarrassingly petty on my behalf has to do with the year long wait for the release of “Volume Two" of this trilogy. Most graphic novel/comic book collectors are severely impatient when it comes to obtaining the next issue of an ongoing series, a category I am admittedly a part of. I will be as I am extremely grateful to have been granted the opportunity of owning a copy of this most wonderful piece of literary genius.

Respectfully,
Jamusu.
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wiredweird
5.0 out of 5 stars Comics assigned in history class?
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013
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It's going to happen - and "March" could well be the first such assignment.

This presents a graphic-novel bio of Rep. John Lewis (D), an influential activist in the 1960s civil rights movement. The word "graphic" applies in other ways than just the graphic-novel medium, though. It graphically brings back the violence of that era (without the most disturbing imagery), violence against the Americans asking for basic rights as Americans, police letting it happen. It captures some of the realities of the era, like planning an interstate road trip so as to avoid the whites-only enclaves along the way. (Planning the trip from refuge to refuge brought to mind the Underground Railroad of an earlier era, serving an eerily similar purpose.) It also brings to life the heroism of non-violence, the bravery to stand in the way of hatred and violence without responding in kind. In one brief passage, "March" notes honorable and determined people who, on looking deep within themselves, could not find that special kind of bravery. Face the enemy, yes; face with peace, no.

So much comes together to make this an exceptional record. There's Lewis himself, a recognized and honored leader of the movement, who continues to work for equality today. There's the raw drama of the time, and especially of the non-violence movement. There's that moment in living history captured before it can fade. These events occurred fifty or more years in the past, and the ones who lived it won't live forever. The time to record their stories in their words won't last that much longer. There's also Nate Powell's stunning artwork. I've valued his delicate and expressive use of the comic idiom since I  first   saw   it , and this volume demonstrates his skill at its highest peak to date. And, I'm sure that blurb on the back cover by a living former U.S. president was not given lightly.

I can't ignore the possibility that Lewis engaged in this project at least partly as a political and publicity ploy. Politicians need to get their name in front of people, and keep getting it there, and he's a politician. If that's the case, so be it. People do things for multiple reasons. "March" remains a valid, moving, first-hand historical record whatever the motivations of its creators might be. (Powell expected to get paid for his work, I'm sure, but that doesn't invalidate the mastery displayed here.) This has my highest recommendation.

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Sergeant O
5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to your personal library, good read for the kids too.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2015
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Great read, Great art, Great story with insights from someone who has lived through those dark times in our nation. I read this with great admiration for Black Americans during the Civil Rights movement. They were treated like animals and their lives meant nothing to the White Americans, often beaten, unjustly jailed, or even killed simply for being black. The bravery and sacrifice of so many of these people should remind us all of the daily struggles and injustices they were subjected too for so many years. Dr. King, Mr. Lewis and others fault the fight through peaceful marches, using the power of words, the belief in a better America, a just America, and an inclusive America - they won their fight. However, today in America we still struggle with remnants of past ghosts of injustices in the inner city, police brutality, and racial profiling. The response is too often with riots, looting, and burning the community down which further perpetuates the stereo type of Black Americans as ghetto thugs and that is unfortunate. What is needed are strong young articulate leaders able to bring people together, to be change agents for their communities, cities, state, and country. Leaders that truly see the problem and have meaningful solutions that will light the spark of restoring so many broken inner city communities. Let Dr. King, Congressman Lewis and others serve as the positive role models for how to address the root of problems and how to go about to help solve them. I love this book and wholeheartedly thank those who sacrificed much. Today so many of us owe a great debt to their legacy. We take for granted what they fault for since it was before our time but we should not forget and we should continue to move forward and help make America even Greater.
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Isaac Vergne
5.0 out of 5 stars Great books, innovative!
Reviewed in Brazil on September 6, 2020
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A innovative way to tell such a important story. Important not only to the Americans, but to citizens of any country that faced and is facing racism and prejudice in any way?
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Oskr
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto estado y antes de lo esperado
Reviewed in Mexico on August 28, 2019
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Excelente novela gráfica sobre la lucha de los derechos de los afroamericanos.
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Kuschel17
5.0 out of 5 stars Spannend!
Reviewed in Germany on November 8, 2020
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Ein tolles Buch.....dem die Grafik mal wieder das besondere Etwas gibt....ich freue mich auch die weiteren Bände ?! Wenn diese kommen....
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Emi Bevacqua
5.0 out of 5 stars Am buying books 2 and 3 of this series immediately!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2020
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I love that John Lewis was inspired by a comic book based on Martin Luther King's quest for civil rights, and have no doubt that March will go on to galvanize future leaders making gains in social justice as well. This book truly is on par with Maus and Persepolis for historical accuracy, unflinching realism, and cultural ethos. Both my 12-yr olds agree with me.
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Sahana
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing insight into the struggle of African Americans
Reviewed in India on August 18, 2019
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Wonderful story that gives you an insight into the fight of young African American students against segregation. This can be read by children and adults of all ages and I think it's a worthy inclusion into everyone's read list.

The book quality is great but if you don't want to spend 400rs for a small book you might want to give it a miss. If you are a graphic novel fan go right ahead and buy it.
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