Experience an unforgettable coming-of-age story in a changing Iran - the graphic memoir Persepolis I & II offers a unique perspective on history and personal fate.

Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi’s brilliant autobiographical comic that captures her childhood during and after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. This two-volume book provides not only exceptional historical context but also a compelling personal account of a girl growing up in turbulent times, within a family full of love and tragedy. Satrapi masterfully combines humor, wisdom and emotion, and her drawings remain unforgettable. The work is celebrated as one of The Guardian’s 100 best books of the 21st century.

This unique graphic memoir broadens your horizons and offers a glimpse into the life and history of Iran through the eyes of a child trying to understand the world around her and her place in it. Persepolis delivers a powerful emotional experience intertwined with important historical events.

Why buy Persepolis I & II?

An exceptional blend of comics and literature

An original storytelling form that will appeal to both literature lovers and fans of visual art.

An authentic view of the iranian revolution

A personal story of a girl against the backdrop of major political and social change.

Emotionally powerful yet humorous

The reader is taken from laughter to reflection and admiration for human courage and resilience.

The two-volume edition contains the complete story

Both Satrapi’s childhood and her return to her homeland are part of the full experience.

A modern literary classic

Ranked among The Guardian’s 100 best books of the 21st century.

Key features and contents

• Two-volume graphic novel (Persepolis I & II).
• Author: Marjane Satrapi (translated by Anjali Singh).
• Contains an autobiographical account from the time of the Iranian Revolution and the war.
• Comic format with distinctive black-and-white illustrations.
• This edition offers a unique combination of history, personal narrative and artistic expression.