District Comics

An Unconventional History of Washington, DC

By: Matt Dembicki (Editor), Scott O. Brown, Rebecca Goldfield, Chad Lambert, Jim Ottaviani

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Paperback | 1 August 2012

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256 Pages

Age
12 - 18

Grade
7+

Dimensions(cm)
20.4 x 20.4 x 2.54

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From a rustic post-Revolutionary War settlement hugging the swampy banks of the the Potomac to today's politically charged metropolis, Washington, DC has been the backdrop for some of the nation's most important history. But there's way more to the capital than just stone monuments and political hustle and bustle. District Comicstours some of DC's lesser-known moments, with stops along the way for a duel, a drink in the Senate speakeasey, a shoe-shine, and much more. Forty talented contributors share stories you otherwise might never hear, featuring some of the city's most captivating characters--from printers and police officers to pandas and punks. And, of course, a few politicians. This is the unique history you usually only get from wrong turns, chance encounters, and conversations with locals--and it's more surprising and entertaining than anything you'll find in a textbook. AGES: 8+ AUTHOR: Along with compiling and editing the book, artist Matt Dembicki illustrated one of the featured trickster tales. Dembicki is the founder of DC Conspiracy, a comic creators' collaborative in Washington, DC, and has won acclaim for his nature graphic novel, Mr. Big. He currently works as an editor for a higher-education association.

Industry Reviews

"From Colonial-era Georgetown through Obama-era downtown, more than three dozen cartoonists weave a richly textured tapestry of the capital." --The Washington Post "District Comics is already one of my all-time favorite graphic novels. Whether or not you read it in 2012, or plan to read it in 2013, it will most likely end up on your "favorites" list as well." --Katie's Korner: Graphic Novel Reviews for Schools and Libraries "District Comics ... is one of the top graphic titles of the year for use in social studies classes." --School Library Journal Winner of the 2013 Shel Dorf's Original Graphic Novel of the Year Award Winner of the 2012 American Graphic Design Award BEA Editors Pick for 2012 Finalist in the Best Anthology category from The Harvey Awards 2nd Place Winner in the Graphic Novel category for the 2014 SPACE Awards

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