On the books : a graphic tale of working woes at NYC's Strand bookstore
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Published
Portland, OR : Microcosm Publishing, 2014.
Status
Valley Cottage Free Library - Graphic Novel
B FARRELL
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B FARRELL
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Bookstores -- New York (State) -- New York -- Employees -- History -- 20th century -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Bookstores -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century -- Comic books, strips, etc.
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. -- Local 2179 (New York, N.Y.) -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Labor disputes -- New York (State) -- New York -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Strand Bookstore -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Bookstores -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century -- Comic books, strips, etc.
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. -- Local 2179 (New York, N.Y.) -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Labor disputes -- New York (State) -- New York -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Strand Bookstore -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Published
Portland, OR : Microcosm Publishing, 2014.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
125 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
IN graphic novel format.
General Note
"Microcosm #160."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"A David and Goliath story, On The Books is the first-hand comic strip account of the labor struggle at NYC's legendary Strand bookstore in the summer of 2012. Told by Greg Farrell--an employee of the store who interviewed numerous other members of the staff--the book examines the motives and actions of those involved, including the store, the staff, the union local, and the people of New York City, as understood by the author. Through interstitial comic portraits, Farrell gives voice to his comrades, who often share a nuance of the story that would have otherwise gone overlooked, and provide a depth of opinion and fairness to accompany Farrell's often very personal interpretation of events. In it's ten short chapters the book explores at once the inner workings of our national retail environment, the inner struggle to exist within it as a young working person, the current state of the book trade, and what happens when that no longer seems possible."--Publisher's website.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Farrell, G. (2014). On the books: a graphic tale of working woes at NYC's Strand bookstore . Microcosm Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Farrell, Greg. 2014. On the Books: A Graphic Tale of Working Woes At NYC's Strand Bookstore. Microcosm Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Farrell, Greg. On the Books: A Graphic Tale of Working Woes At NYC's Strand Bookstore Microcosm Publishing, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Farrell, Greg. On the Books: A Graphic Tale of Working Woes At NYC's Strand Bookstore Microcosm Publishing, 2014.
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