They Called Us Enemy George Takei 2019 Graphic Memoir Paperback Top Shelf For Sale

A compelling and highly regarded graphic memoir by George Takei, They Called Us Enemy recounts his childhood experience of being forcibly incarcerated with his family in U.S. camps for Japanese Americans during World War II.

Written by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, and Steven Scott, with artwork by Harmony Becker, this illustrated memoir combines personal history, family memory, civil rights, and American history in a powerful graphic-novel format.

Published by Top Shelf Productions in 2019, this paperback edition presents Takei\'s firsthand perspective on childhood, forced removal, incarceration, family resilience, democracy, loyalty, and the long-term impact of wartime policy. The black-and-white artwork gives the memoir a distinctive visual style and makes it accessible to readers of graphic novels, memoirs, history, and social-justice literature.

This is a strong addition to a personal library, classroom collection, graphic memoir collection, or modern American-history collection.

• Title: They Called Us Enemy
• Author: George Takei
• Co-Writers: Justin Eisinger and Steven Scott
• Art: Harmony Becker
• Publisher: Top Shelf Productions
• Publication Year: 2019
• Format: Paperback / Graphic Memoir
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 978-1-60309-450-4
• ISBN-10: 1-60309-450-4
• Pages: 204
• Approximate Size: 9\" H × 6.5\" W × 0.55\" D
• Book Weight: approximately 15.3 oz
• Original Cover Price: $19.99 US / $25.99 CAD
• Illustrations: Black-and-white sequential graphic art throughout

The memoir follows George Takei from childhood through the period when his family was forcibly removed from their home and incarcerated during World War II. Through a combination of personal recollection and graphic storytelling, the book explores themes including:

• Japanese American incarceration during World War II
• Family resilience
• Civil liberties and constitutional rights
• Patriotism and democracy
• Childhood memory
• Race and identity
• The long-term effects of wartime government policy

The book also connects Takei\'s childhood experiences with his later public life and reflections on American democracy.

Pre-owned copy in good overall condition with visible light shelf and handling wear. The covers show minor edge and corner wear, and there are small surface marks consistent with previous ownership and reading. The spine appears intact and the binding remains secure. Interior pages appear clean and readable from the photographs provided, with strong black-and-white printing and no major tears or missing pages observed.

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This title has broad appeal across several buyer groups, including:

• George Takei readers and collectors
• Graphic memoir enthusiasts
• Modern history readers
• Japanese American history collections
• World War II history readers
• Teachers and classroom libraries
• Civil rights and social-history collections
• Graphic novel readers seeking nonfiction works

Its recognizable author, distinctive illustrated format, and historically significant subject matter make it an appealing modern nonfiction title.

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