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The Photographer

Didier Lefèvre, Emmanuel Guibert, Frédéric Lemercier
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The Photographer

Nonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2003

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Didier Lefèvre, Emmanuel Guibert, Frédéric Lemercier

The Photographer

Nonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Afghanistan • 1980s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In 1986, French photographer Didier Lefèvre joined Médecins Sans Frontières on a mission to document the humanitarian crisis during the Soviet-Afghan war, capturing the journey, the locales, and the strife in Northern Afghanistan. His friend, graphic novelist Emmanuel Guibert, later turned these experiences into a graphic memoir titled The Photographer, integrating Lefèvre’s potent black-and-white photographs with narrative cartoons to portray this intense expedition. The book contains depictions of severe injuries and medical procedures in warzones.

Informative

Adventurous

Mysterious

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

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The Photographer by Didier Lefèvre, Emmanuel Guibert, and Frédéric Lemercier is celebrated for its powerful blend of photography and illustration, providing a gripping account of a humanitarian mission in Afghanistan. Critics laud its emotional depth and historical insight but note that the mixed media format may disrupt narrative flow for some readers. Overall, it's a compelling, educational read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Photographer?

A reader who appreciates The Photographer by Didier Lefèvre, Emmanuel Guibert, and Frédéric Lemercier would likely have an interest in graphic novels that blend documentary photography with illustrated storytelling. Fans of Joe Sacco's Palestine or Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis will find this work's compelling mix of real-life events and visual art appealing.

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Afghanistan • 1980s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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