I won a physical copy of this book in a giveaway from the publisher via Goodreads. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Incredible Nellie Bly:
Journalist, Investigator, Feminist, and Philanthropist
Written by Luciana Cimino
Illustrated by Sergio Algozzino
Introduction by David Randall
Translated by Laura Garofalo
Published by Harry N. Abrams
on March 2, 2021
Genre: Graphic Novel, Biography
Length: 144 pages
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Synopsis:
A visual biography of the groundbreaking investigative journalist.
Born in 1864, Nellie Bly was a woman who did not allow herself to be defined by the time she lived in. She rewrote the narrative and made her own way.
Luciana Cimino"s meticulously researched graphic novel biography tells Bly's story through Miriam, a fictionalized female student at the Columbia School of Journalism in 1921.
As Miriam learns more of Bly's story, she realizes that the most important stories are not necessarily the ones with the most dramatic headlines, but the ones that, in Nellie's words, "come from a deep feeling."
This beautifully executed graphic novel paints a portrait of a woman who defied societal expectations--not only with her investigative journalism, but with her keen mind for industry, and her original inventions.
My Thoughts:
The Incredible Nellie Bly is a fantastic graphic biography of the infamous investigative journalist that made waves by infiltrating a women's insane asylum and traveled around the world in less than 80 days, alone!
This fashionably designed graphic novel highlights Bly's groundbreaking investigations and how she opened the door for future female journalists (some of which share a cameo spread at the end of the book) as well as how she persevered despite the limitations set on women in that time period.
I found this to be quite fascinating with fantastic illustrations with era-appropriate clothing that take us right into the past, including Bly's 'around the world' travel outfit!
Many thanks to Abrams and Goodreads for the chance to read and review this!
Want more nonfiction graphic novels about incredible women?
Try 'Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier' by Jim Ottaviani!
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