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“Now and then the images from those years come into alignment, and I see something…”

Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White by Lila Quintero Weaver

June 27, 2023 by GentleRain Leave a Comment

I tend to think I have a pretty good handle on the state of the graphic novel/comic scene, which is why when I stumble across a great book like this that I missed, it thrills me and makes me think about what else is out there that I haven’t found yet. This was a random find at a used bookstore, which is often my favorite way to find a book. It’s like a little gift that suddenly pops into your life! I wonder if part […]

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir, Graphic Novels/Comic Books Tagged With: Civil Rights Movement, graphic memoir, historical, immigrant experience, Lila Quintero Weaver, Racism

GentleRain's CBR15 Review No:31 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Graphic Novels/Comic Books · Tags: Civil Rights Movement, graphic memoir, historical, immigrant experience, Lila Quintero Weaver, Racism ·
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