{"product_id":"the-complete-maus-art-spiegelman","title":"The Complete Maus  -  Art Spiegelman","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eThe Complete Maus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"9ih6oe\" data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"167\"\u003e🔹 Author: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArt Spiegelman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"rdn9zp\" data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e🔹 Publisher: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePenguin Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"t70n0m\" data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e🔹 Edition \u0026amp; Year: 1996 Edition\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"zb4la2\" data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"319\"\u003e🔹 Binding: Paperback\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"e01pyz\" data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e🔹 Pages: 290\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"1xacf3y\" data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"364\"\u003e🔹 Size: 6.5 in × 9.3 in\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eThe Complete Maus\u003c\/em\u003e by Art Spiegelman is one of the most influential and innovative works in modern literature, combining the visual language of comics with the depth of historical and autobiographical narrative. This 1996 Penguin paperback edition (290 pages, 6.5 × 9.3 inches) presents the complete work, bringing together both volumes of the story in a single, cohesive format.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eThe book tells the story of Spiegelman’s father, a Holocaust survivor, recounting his experiences during World War II, including his survival in Nazi concentration camps. What makes this work unique is its use of anthropomorphic characters—Jews are depicted as mice, Germans as cats, and other groups as different animals—creating a powerful symbolic framework that enhances the narrative’s emotional impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eBeyond the historical account, the book also explores the relationship between the author and his father, adding a deeply personal and psychological dimension to the story. This dual narrative—past and present—creates a layered exploration of memory, trauma, and generational experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eSpiegelman’s storytelling is both visually striking and intellectually profound. The graphic format allows for a unique form of expression, where images and text work together to convey complex emotions and historical realities. The minimalist black-and-white artwork enhances the starkness and gravity of the subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003eOne of the defining strengths of \u003cem data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eThe Complete Maus\u003c\/em\u003e is its ability to make history accessible while preserving its emotional and ethical weight. It challenges traditional boundaries between genres, demonstrating that graphic novels can be as serious and impactful as any literary form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eThis Penguin edition is particularly valuable as it presents the complete narrative in a single volume, making it both convenient for readers and desirable for collectors. Its modern publication adds to its relevance, as the work continues to be widely studied and appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2955\"\u003eThe Complete Maus\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a graphic novel—it is a profound exploration of history, memory, and human resilience, standing as a landmark achievement in both literature and visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17fvu7l\" data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3739\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hxxtd1\" data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3189\"\u003e✦ Author: Art Spiegelman\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rphqvl\" data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e✦ Publisher: Penguin Books, 1996 Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"vqna7x\" data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3269\"\u003e✦ Format: Paperback, 290 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"192j1vb\" data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003e✦ Size: 6.5 × 9.3 inches – larger illustrated format\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"llwouy\" data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003e✦ Genre: Graphic novel \/ Memoir \/ Historical narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"111hpvx\" data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3431\"\u003e✦ Subject: Holocaust and personal history\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"i5ncay\" data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3493\"\u003e✦ Style: Visual storytelling with symbolic representation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"v8t3yr\" data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3548\"\u003e✦ Literary Importance: Pulitzer Prize-winning work\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"7j8b0j\" data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3597\"\u003e✦ Themes: Memory, trauma, survival, identity\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"13pqapw\" data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3682\"\u003e✦ Ideal For: Students, readers of history, graphic novel enthusiasts, collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"bw9g\" data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3739\"\u003e✦ Collector Value: Complete edition in single volume\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1drwi1k\" data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3768\"\u003e🔹 Collector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"4124\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis 1996 Penguin paperback edition of \u003cem data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3828\"\u003eThe Complete Maus\u003c\/em\u003e by Art Spiegelman is a highly significant collectible. As a landmark work in graphic literature and Holocaust narratives, its complete format, literary importance, and enduring relevance make it an essential addition to collections focused on modern literature, history, and visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621324161267,"sku":"CBOO199","price":699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2922\/2643\/files\/eed866f0-IMG_0770-scaled.jpg?v=1790941741","url":"https:\/\/collegestreetbook.in\/products\/the-complete-maus-art-spiegelman","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}