Politicians such as Newt Gingrich, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama are forced to live in the world they made in this satiric graphic novel.
What does it mean to live in America today? If you know there’s no right answer to that question, you’ll want to read Barack Hussein Obama — a book about you; about your country, your family, your president. Barack Hussein Obama is not a graphic novel. It’s neither a biography nor an experiment, but a whole, fully realized parallel America, a dada-esque, surrealistic satirical vision that is no more cockeyed than the real thing, its weirdness no more weird, its vision of the world no more terrifying. The zombieesque simulacra of Joe Biden and Hillary and Newt and Obama wander, if not exactly through the corridors of power, through an America they made and have to live in, like it or not. American cartoonist Steven Weissman takes from the lives of the leaders of the free world, his friends, his family, his sworn enemies, and gives them a new life that is both withering and oblique, devastating and contemplative, chaotic and pellucid. Before you lose your will to vote, read Barack Hussein Obama. 112 pages
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Steven Weissman lives in Los Angeles, CA with his wife and son. His books include Mean, Chewing Gum in Church, Don't Call Me Stupid, White Flower Day, Kid Firechief, Champs, and Chocolate Cheeks.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Slitz
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
You don't need to like Obama. Hell, you barely need to know who he is because the entire basis of the book doesn't drag politics into the mix. Barack Hussein Obama is not a graphic novel, but a collection of the surreal adventures of Obama, family, and coworkers in standalone and sometimes continued plotlines. I wish I had read more comics from the year to compare it, but if you dig surreal humor this book is a great buy since you don't have to invest much into any plot, just enjoy it as you go. You can also check out [...] and read some of the strips there, but you'll still be missing out on the best stuff. In short: the art is creative, the dialogue is hilarious, lessons are learned, and the price of the book is affordable. Go for it!
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By Bjorn Miner
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This accurate depiction of the life and times of Barack hussein Obama is an inspiration, live long Obama swag mane
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