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A sailor's story  Cover Image Book Book

A sailor's story / written and illustrated by Sam Glanzman ; foreword by Max Brooks ; introduction by Larry Hama ; afterword by Chuck Dixon.

Glanzman, Sam. (Author).

Summary:

"Legendary comic book artist Sam Glanzman draws upon his own experiences aboard a WWII destroyer in these gripping tales of Navy life, including a new 10-page story created for this edition. Recounted in graphic novel style, these dramatic adventures realistically depict a teenager's military career, from initiation and advancement through the ranks to tours of the Pacific and kamikaze attacks at the Battle of Okinawa. New introduction by Max Brooks, author of World War Z"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780486798127 (paperback)
  • ISBN: 0486798127 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: vii, 163 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.
  • Publisher: Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, Inc., 2015.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"An unabridged republication of the following works originally published by Marvel Comics, New York: A Sailor's Story (1987) and A Sailor's Story, Book Two: Winds, Dreams, and Dragons (1989)"--Title page verso.
Subject: Glanzman, Sam > Comic books, strips, etc.
Stevens (Destroyer) > Comic books, strips, etc.
World War, 1939-1945 > Naval operations, American > Comic books, strips, etc.
World War, 1939-1945 > Personal narratives, American > Comic books, strips, etc.
Sailors > United States > Biography > Comic books, strips, etc.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Pacific Area > Comic books, strips, etc.
Genre: Graphic novels.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Allentown Public Library 741.5 GLAN (Text) 34455006048843 Adult Nonfiction 1st FL Available -


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