Deze kunstenaar duikt in de menselijke conditie door middel van visuele verhalen, waarbij hij zich vaak richt op thema's als verdringing en solidariteit. Zijn werk wordt gekenmerkt door rauwe authenticiteit en een diepgaande interesse in het lot van individuen die in moeilijke omstandigheden verkeren. Door middel van zijn illustraties en grafische romans probeert hij de complexe emoties en onzichtbare verhalen vast te leggen van degenen die vaak door de maatschappij over het hoofd worden gezien. Zijn artistieke benadering is gebaseerd op directe observatie en empathische weergave.
Already a bestselling work in Europe, Johnny Cash: I See a Darkness vividly portrays the unpredictable life of a loner, patriot, outlaw, and music rebel, making this unique biography a compelling read for multiple generations of graphic novel and music fans.
An intoxicating portrait of boxer Emile Griffith, an African American bisexual athlete and one of the world's greatest fighters The American boxing champion Emile Griffith gained notoriety in 1962 when he brutally defeated the Cuban fighter Benny Paret. Ten days after the fight, Paret, who had directed a homophobic slur at Griffith during the weigh-in, died from his injuries. In Knock Out!, Reinhard Kleist draws a powerful, emotive portrait of a bisexual African American athlete who, facing racism and homophobia in 1960s America, found success in the world of boxing. It's the story of a fierce and ambitious fighter, and of a knockout blow that ended one life and changed a second forever.
Poland, 1941. Sixteen-year-old Harry Haft is sent to Auschwitz. When he is forced to fight against other inmates for the amusement of the SS officers, Haft shows extraordinary strength and courage, and a determination to survive. As the Soviet Army advances in April 1945, he makes a daring escape from the Nazis. After negotiating the turmoil of postwar Poland, Haft immigrates to the United States and establishes himself as a professional prizefighter, remaining undefeated until he faces heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano in 1949. In The Boxer, Reinhard Kleist reveals another side to the steely Harry Haft: a man struggling to escape the memories of the fiancée he left behind in Poland. This is a powerful and moving graphic novel about love and the will to survive.
Kleist employs a cast of characters drawn from Cave's music and writing to tell the story of a formidable artist and influencer. In graphic novel format, he paints a portrait of Cave's childhood in Australia, his early years fronting The Birthday Party, the sublime highs of his success with The Bad Seeds, and the crippling lows of his battle with heroin.
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In October 1958, a young German journalist arrives in Havana, Cuba, and sets out to meet and interview Fidel Castro on behalf of a German newspaper. He finds himself in a country plunged into revolution. From the viewpoint of this young journalist, Kleist presents a detailed look at the life and politics of the Cuban 'Maximo Lider' Fidel Castro, from his childhood to the present day. Beautifully realised in Kleist's bold, striking style, Castro is a unique portrait of one of the most enduring and controversial figures in modern history.
Reinhard Kleists LOW zeigt David Bowie in Westberlin auf der Suche nach Inspiration für sein Album LOW. Die brillante Kolorierung stammt von Thomas Gilke.
1972 erlebte die Geburt des Rock'n'Roll-Messias Ziggy Stardust, dessen provokantes Spiel mit sexueller Identität und Geschlechterrollen den Grundstein für David Bowies Aufstieg zum „einflussreichsten Popmusiker aller Zeiten“ (New Musical Express) legte.
Reinhard Kleist erzählt das unglaubliche, aber wahre Leben des jüdischen Boxers Hertzko Haft, der im Konzentrationslager von seinen Bewachern zum Faustkampf gezwungen wurde und daraus seine Überlebensstrategie machte. Nachdem Reinhard Kleist mit „Cash“ und „Castro“ bereits zwei sehr erfolgreiche grafische Biografien gezeichnet hat, geht er nun einen Schritt weiter. Mit „Der Boxer“ hat er sich an sein bisher schwierigstes Thema gewagt und herausgekommen ist seine spannendste Graphic Novel.
Reinhard Kleist vypráví pravdivý příběh polského Žida, boxera Hertzka Hafta, který přežil koncentrační tábor a v USA pak zahájil profesionální kariéru. Mladinký Hertzko začal svou boxerskou kariéru z donucení – strážci v koncentráku ho pro zábavu nutili boxovat se spoluvězni. Herztko věděl, že dokud bude vyhrávat, zůstane naživu. Když pak po dramatickém útěku z pochodu smrti odjel do Ameriky, pokračoval v tom, co se naučil v lágru. Doufal, že se jako slavný boxer dostane na titulní stránky novin po celém světě a jeho milá, kterou ztratil někde v Polsku a o níž neměl žádné zprávy, se o něm dozví a přihlásí se k němu. Kleista k nakreslení komiksu inspirovala fascinující kniha Jednou budu všechno vyprávět, v níž Haftův syn Alan vylíčil osudy svého otce.
