Messenger - The Legend of Muhammad Ali

"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Muhammad Ali, one of the most revered-and controversial-figures of the twentieth century, immortalized those words with the beauty, strength, and originality of his boxing style. Now, his epic story is retold in this gorgeous, striking graphic novel Messenger that showcases exactly why he became celebrated worldwide as "The Greatest."

Muhammad Ali was one of the most photographed-and photogenic-figures in the history of sports. He demanded to be looked at, to be seen, and this epic captures his meteoric rise from Cassius Clay to Olympian and heavyweight champion of the world with stunning illustrations befitting his storied legacy. Bringing readers through major moments of his life-his first meeting with civil rights leader Malcolm X, his interview with sports broadcaster Howard Cosell about his reasons for opposing the Vietnam War, and his titanic bout with then-undefeated heavyweight champion George Foreman, among others-this graphic biography will be a crucial and instantly popular resource on The Greatest.

About the author

Written by Marc Bernardin; illustrated by Ron Salas

Summary

A young adult graphic novel about the champion, the generous advocate, and the one and only Muhammad Ali.

Product details

• Authors: Marc Bernardin
• Assisted by: Ron Salas (Illustration), Ronald Lee Salas (Illustration)
• Publisher: First Second
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 14 to 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2023
• EAN: 9781250881632
• ISBN: 978-1-250-88163-2
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 215 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 445 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works; Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire