March: Book One

by Lewis, John; Aydin, Andrew; Powell, Nate

• ISBN13: 9781603093002
• ISBN10: 1603093001
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-08-13
• Publisher: PENGUIN
• More Book Details

About This Book

March: Book One is a groundbreaking graphic-novel memoir that offers a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis' lifelong struggle for civil and human rights. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the civil rights movement and its impact on modern society.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, March: Book One is used by students and educators in history, social studies, and civics classes at the high school and college levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the civil rights movement, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of historical events.

History and Editions

March: Book One was first published in 2013 and has since become a #1 New York Times bestseller. The book has been praised by everyone from President Bill Clinton to LeVar Burton to Tim Cook. It is also a Coretta Scott King Honor book and the first graphic novel to win a Robert F. Kennedy Book Award. The book's success has led to the creation of an oversized hardcover edition, which offers a grander scale of the stunning work of Lewis, Aydin, and Powell.

Author and Other Works

March: Book One was created by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell. John Lewis is a living legend of the civil rights movement, known for his key roles in the historic 1963 March on Washington and his lifelong commitment to nonviolent civil disobedience. Andrew Aydin is a writer and historian who has worked closely with John Lewis to bring his story to life. Nate Powell is the illustrator of the book, known for his powerful and emotive artwork.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781603093002
• Oversized Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781603093835
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9781603093003 (Note: This e-book ISBN is specific to the paperback edition)
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9781603093836 (Note: This e-book ISBN is specific to the oversized hardcover edition)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Top Shelf Productions (published by Random House Publishing Group)
• Publication Date: August 13, 2013
• Number of Pages: Varies by edition
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Oversized Hardcover Edition: Available with updated design and larger format for better readability.
• Related ISBNs:
• 9781603093835 (Oversized Hardcover)
• 9781603093003 (eBook for Paperback Edition)
• 9781603093836 (eBook for Oversized Hardcover Edition)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for March: Book One, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

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 to ever 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.

Andrew Aydin is creator and co-author of the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic memoir series, MARCH. 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 Will Eisner Comics Industry Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award Special Recognition, and the Coretta Scott King Book Award Author Honor, among other honors. Aydin's other comics work includes writing the X-Files Annual 2016 (IDW), writing for the CBLDF Liberty Annual 2016 (Image), and writing an upcoming issue of Bitch Planet (Image).

Nate Powell is a New York Times best-selling graphic novelist born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1978. He began self-publishing at age 14, and graduated from School of Visual Arts in 2000. His work includes MARCH, You Don't Say, Any Empire, Swallow Me Whole, The Silence Of Our Friends, The Year Of The Beasts, and Rick Riordan's The Lost Hero. Powell is the first and only cartoonist ever to win the National Book Award. Powell has discussed his work at the United Nations, as well as on MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show and CNN.