At last! The long-awaited graphic version of the multi-million
copy bestselling corrective to American history myths—adapted by
the famed National Book Award–winning artist behind John Lewis’s
March trilogy
“Loewen’s
book contains so much history that it ends up functioning not just as
a critique, but also as a kind of counter-textbook that retells the
story of the American past.” —The
Nation on Lies My Teacher Told Me
Since
its first publication in the 1990s, Lies My Teacher Told Me
has become one of the most important and successful—and
beloved—history books of our time. As the late Howard Zinn said,
“Every teacher, every student of history, every citizen should read
this book.” Having sold well over 2 million copies, the book also
won an American Book Award and numerous other commendations and
prizes and was even heralded on the front page of the New York Times
long after its first publication.
Now,
the brilliant and award-winning artist Nate Powell—the first
cartoonist ever to win a National Book Award—has adapted Loewen’s
classic work into a graphic edition that perfectly captures both
Loewen’s text and the irreverent spirit of his work. Eye-popping
illustrations bring to life the true history chronicled in Lies My
Teacher Told Me, and ample text boxes and callouts ensure nothing
is lost in translation. The book is perfect for those making their
first foray past the shroud of history textbooks, and it will also be
beloved by those who had their worldviews changed by the original.
