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Notes for a War Story is a graphic novel that unfolds as an urban fable set in a lawless, conflict‑ridden society. The narrative is told through Gipi’s distinctive, razor‑sharp illustrations that combine realism with dreamlike elements, creating a powerful visual and thematic experience of a war‑torn nation.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Gipi
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