In late 1991 and early 1992, during the First Intifada, Joe Sacco spent two months with Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, traveling and taking notes. Upon his return to America, he began to write and draw the comic series "Palestine," which uses eyewitness journalistic techniques alongside storytelling as a primary medium in comic books to explore this complex and emotionally charged situation. Sacco captures the heart of the Palestinian experience in unforgettable panels, with immense insight and brilliant artistry. "The more I was drawn into reading 'Palestine,' the more I became convinced that I was looking at a political and aesthetic work of rare originality, unparalleled in the convoluted and bombastic debates that have entangled Palestinians, Israelis, and their supporters... with the exception of one or two novelists and poets, no one has been able to present the terrible state of affairs better than Joe Sacco."

In the graphic novel Palestine, Sacco plays a role similar to that of a war artist in the pre-photography era, while faithfully exploring the narrative and textual potential of the comic book. Others use comics to tell political, non-fictional, or biographical stories, but Sacco's work is unique in its level and ambition. He tackles—in what might seem an absurd attempt—horrifying subjects through a medium often dismissed as childish. Yet, Sacco's greatest achievement is his ability to portray contradiction, oppression, and horror in a form that is both accessible and deeply moving. "Palestine" demonstrates the effectiveness and versatility of the comic medium and establishes a landmark for the emergence of an unprecedented art form: graphic journalism.

• Author: Joe Sacco
• Publishing House: Dar Al Tanweer Printing, Publishing & Distribution
• Number of Pages: 288
• Year of Publication: 2013
• ISBN: 9789953582931
• Number of Volumes: 1
• Cover Type: Paperback