# The Art of War: A Graphic Novel - Hardcover

by **Sun Tzu** (Author), **Pete Katz** (Illustrator)

**An entertaining graphic adaptation of the oldest military treatise in the world.**

Hailed as the oldest philosophical discussion on military strategy, Sun Tzu's _The Art of War_ has been adapted as a graphic novel by award-winning illustrator Pete Katz. In this collectible thread-bound edition, the narrative focuses on a teacher instructing a pupil on the main points of Sun Tzu's treatise, with vibrant battle scenes interspersed throughout. Issues such as planning, tactics, maneuvering, and spying are illustrated with full-color scenes, so that readers may gain a greater understanding of principles from the fifth century BC.

### Author Biography

**Sun Tzu** (544 B.C.-496 B.C.) was an ancient Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher from the Zhou Dynasty, who has had a significant impact on Chinese and Asian history and culture, both as an author of _The Art of War_ as well as through legend.

**Pete Katz** is a half-Irish, half-Greek illustrator born in the East End of London, UK. He has been a freelance illustrator for over ten years and has worked for clients including Oxfam, Harvey Nichols, and the British Museum. He is a member of the international Bad Apple Artist Collective and produces portraits and other commissions, as well as working on graphic novels.

**Number of Pages:** 128

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 9.6 x 7.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 23, 2018

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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