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By (author) Katz, Pete
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The Art of War is a beautifully illustrated retelling of one of Chinese literature”s most celebrated and influential books.
The Art of War is an entertaining and visually stunning graphic adaptation of the oldest military treatise in the world and a masterpiece of Chinese literature.
Hailed as the
oldest philosophical discussion on military strategy, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has been adapted as a graphic novel by
award-winning illustrator Pete Katz.
In this
collectible thread-bound edition, the narrative focuses on a teacher instructing a pupil on the main points of Sun Tzu’s treatise, with vibrant battle scenes interspersed throughout.
Issues such as
planning,
tactics,
manoeuvring, and
spying are illustrated with full-color scenes, so that readers may gain a greater understanding of principles from the fifth century BC that continue to
influence generals, politicians and business leaders to this day.
Biographical note
Pete Katz is a half-Irish, half-Greek illustrator born in the East End of London, UK. He has been a freelance illustrator for over ten years and has worked for clients including Oxfam, Harvey Nichols, and the British Museum. He is a member of the international Bad Apple Artist Collective and produces portraits and other commissions, as well as working on graphic novels.
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An innovative graphic take on The Art of War, the book that”s inspired everyone from General Douglas MacArthur and Chairman Mao to KGB spies, Super-Bowl-winning coaches and World-Cup-winning managers
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A unique visual representation of one of, if not the most, important books of military tactics and strategy ever written
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Award-winning illustrator Pete Katz brings Sun Tzu”s teachings to life with his incredible representations of ancient Chinese society and warfare
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