Truong, Marcelino
Such a Lovely Little War: Saigon 1961-63
- ISBN 13:
- 9781551526478
- author:
- Truong, Marcelino
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arsenal Pulp Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 6.5 x 0.8 x 8.9 inches
- Genre:
- History, Asia, Southeast Asia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Such a Lovely Little War: A Graphic Memoir of the Vietnam War's Early Years. This powerful graphic memoir tells the story of growing up in America and Vietnam during the early years of the Vietnam war. Born to a Vietnamese diplomat and his French wife, Marcelino Truong recounts his experiences as a young boy navigating two cultures and confronting the complexities of war through his family's eyes. As the conflict escalates, Truong's family is torn apart by turmoil at home and abroad. His mother struggles with bipolar disorder, while his father becomes embroiled in the politics of South Vietnam. Visually stunning and emotionally charged, Such a Lovely Little War offers a unique perspective on this tumultuous period in history. Truong's own experiences as a child of diplomats inform this deeply personal and visually powerful work, which blends memoir, history, and art to create a compelling narrative that lingers long after the final page is turned.
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