Julian Voloj Knihy

Vzestup a pád Bobbyho Fishera Bobby Fischer (1943–2008) je v šachovém světe považovaný za legendu, mimo šachové kruhy pak za určitý symbol epochy studené války. Fischer, zázračné šachové dítě, se v patnácti letech stal nejmladším americkým velmistrem všech dob. V roce 1972 hrál o titul mistra světa s ruským velmistrem Borisem Spasským – a jejich souboj v éře vrcholícího soupeření USA a SSSR se stal legendou. Nikdy předtím nebyla šachům věnována taková pozornost – a Bobby Fischer se v devětadvaceti letech dostal na úplný vrchol. Pak ale následoval nezadržitelný pád: projevila se u něj duševní choroba, stal se silně paranoidním a zcela se oddal různým fantastickým konspiračním a antisemitským teoriím, což bylo o to bizarnější, že byl sám židovského původu. Jeho spory s americkými úřady došly dokonce do bodu, že veřejně schvaloval útoky na New York z 11. září 2001. V USA mu hrozilo zatčení, a tak strávil zbytek života v různých zemích světa jako uprchlík. Zemřel v ústraní na Islandu. Bobby Fischer, výjimečný šachista, se tak z první globální šachové celebrity a americké kulturní ikony stal psancem a podivínem. Komiksové zpracování jeho životních osudů proto překračuje svět šachu a stává se i svědectvím o bouřlivém období studené války.

The secret story of Superman's creation, told from the perspective of illustrator Joe Shuster, reveals how after creating the famed character, he and his partner Jerry Siegel made a deal they ultimately regretted.

An engrossing and counter view of one of the most dangerous elements of American urban history, this graphic novel tells the true story of Benjy Melendez, a Bronx legend, son of Puerto-Rican immigrants, who founded, at the end of the 1960s, the notorious Ghetto Brothers gang. From the seemingly bombed-out ravages of his neighborhood, wracked by drugs, poverty, and violence, he managed to extract an incredibly positive energy from this riot ridden era: his multiracial gang promoted peace rather than violence. After initiating a gang truce, the Ghetto Brothers held weekly concerts on the streets or in abandoned buildings, which fostered the emergence of hip-hop. Melendez also began to reclaim his Jewish roots after learning about his family's dramatic crypto-Jewish background.

"The dazzling, provocative work of Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) would come to define the vibrant New York art scene of the late '70s and early '80s. Punk, jazz, graffiti, hip-hop: his work drew heavily on the cultural trappings of lower Manhattan, to which he fled--from Brooklyn--at the age of 15. This stunning graphic novel captures the dramatic life and exhilarating times of this archetypal New York artist, covering everything from the SAMO graffiti project to his first solo show, from his relationship with Andy Warhol to the substance abuse that would cost him his life. Today, Basquiat's influence can be seen not only in fine art but in fashion, design, and music. Now, for the first time, his remarkable story is told in graphic novel form. This playful, authoritative biography shows Basquiat's work to be more important, his themes more urgent, than ever before."--Provided by publisher.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a downtown subculture, the narrative explores the eclectic lives of squatters, anarchists, and artists, creating a rich tapestry of urban existence. Through the lens of Mr. Patterson, readers encounter a world filled with graffiti, tattoos, and the spiritual practices of Santeria, revealing the complexities and creativity of those living on the fringes of society. The book delves into themes of rebellion, identity, and community in a uniquely gritty environment.

La 4ème de couverture indique : "From café culture to home schooling, remote community networks, and smart cities, Wi-Fi is an invisible but fundamental element of contemporary life. Loosely regulated, low-cost, and largely overlooked by researchers, this technology has driven the rise of the smartphone and broadband internet, and is a vital element in the next wave of automation. Thomas, Wilken, and Rennie provide the first comprehensive account of the social and cultural consequences of Wi-Fi, highlighting the ways in which it has changed our homes, communities, and cities. They discuss its origins as an experimental technology, the conflicts generated around its ownership and control, and the ideas and expectations attached to it by technologists, activists, and entrepreneurs. The authors reveal the ways in which Wi-Fi is an inherently social and political technology, animated by conflicting aspirations for local, public, and community control, and defined by private and corporate interests. As this book shows, Wi-Fi has extended and intensified our online lives while also promising a more inclusive internet. Wi-Fi is essential reading for students and scholars of media and communication, as well as anyone who wants a better understanding of this ubiquitous and influential technology."

A graphic history of how America's most iconic symbol came to be. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the world and it is synonymous with the American Dream. Countless emigrees were welcomed by her imposing presence on arrival at Ellis Island during the 20th Century. A symbol of freedom and hope for millions. But did you know that her very existence was down to the incredible determination and obsession of one man? And this man, Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi was not even an American! Liberty: the improbable story of how America's most iconic symbol came to be.

Vom Wunderkind zum Staatsfeind: Das bewegende Leben der Schachikone Bobby Fischer, umgesetzt als Graphic Novel Aufgewachsen in Brooklyn bei einer alleinerziehenden Mutter, fand der Einzelgänger Bobby seine Berufung im Schach. Bereits mit 13 Jahren wurde er durch die „Partie des Jahrhunderts“ gegen Schachmeister Donald Byrne bekannt, ein Jahr später wurde er der jüngste US-Schach-Champion. Als 15-Jähriger brach er die Schule ab, um sich ganz dem Schach zu widmen, und errang den Titel eines Großmeisters. Internationale Bekanntheit erlangte er, als er 1972 den amtierenden Schachweltmeister Boris Spasski besiegte – ein Wettstreit zwischen den USA und der Sowjetunion am Höhepunkt des Kalten Krieges. Doch der Erfolg hielt nicht an, Fischer wurde zunehmend paranoid und verlor sich in Verschwörungsmythen. Diese grafische Biografie erzählt vom bemerkenswerten Aufstieg und Fall der Schachlegende Bobby Fischer. Eine komplexe Gratwanderung, die zeigt, wie nah beieinander Genie und Wahnsinn liegen können.

Oskar Rohr (1912-1988) ist eine deutsche Fußballlegende. 1932 schoss er Bayern München zur ersten deutschen Meisterschaft, ehe er ins Ausland wechselte und ab 1934 in Frankreich spielte. Im dritten Reich galt er daher als "Fahnenflüchtiger" und wurde bei Kriegsbeginn zur Unperson erklärt. Damit begannen Flucht und spätere Internierung des Profifußballers. Die spannende Geschichte von Oskar Rohr wird von Autor Julian Voloj ("Joe Shuster") gemeinsam mit dem Zeichner Marcin Podolec ("Fugazi") erzählt. Eine äußerst spannende Zeitreise in die Fußballgeschichte des Dritten Reichs.