
The Case of Alan Turing (Graphic Novel)
The Extraordinary and Tragic Story of the Legendary Codebreaker
By: Eric Liberge, Arnaud Delalande, David Homel (Translator)
Paperback | 1 November 2016
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Despite his heroics, however, Turing led a secret life as a homosexual; haunted by the accidental death of a young love, he got briefly engaged to Joan Clarke, a fellow cryptanalyst, until he told her the truth. After a young man with whom he was involved stole money from him, he went to the police, where he confessed his homosexuality; he was charged with gross indecency, and only avoided prison after agreeing to undergo chemical castration. Tragically, he committed suicide two years later, by ingesting cyanide through a poisoned apple.
The particulars of Turing’s achievements were only made known in 2012, following the release of once-classified papers. Authors Liberge and Delalande used this information to create a biography that is scientifically rigorous yet understandable for the lay reader. It’s also a meticulous depiction of World War II, and an intimate portrayal of a gay man living in an intolerant world.
Delving deeper into Turing’s life than The Imitation Game, this graphic novel is a fascinating portrait of this brilliant, complicated, and troubled man.
About the Author
Eric Libertge: Eric Liberge has authored or co-authored over thirty graphic novels in his native France, including books on Versailles and World War II, as well as numerous books in the fantasy genre.
Arnaud Delalande is the author of nine novels as well as numerous graphic novels in France, including "Le Piege de Dante (Dante s Trap)," translated into twenty languages. His prizes include le Prix du Roman d Evasion and le Prix Jean d Heurs du Roman.
David Homel was born and raised in Chicago in 1952. He has been a journalist, editor, literary translator, and teacher, and has won numerous awards for translation, including the Governor General s Award for Literature, Canada s highest literary honor. "
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ISBN: 9781551526508
ISBN-10: 1551526506
Published: 1st November 2016
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 112
Audience: General Adult
For Ages: 15+ years old
For Grades: 10+
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 23.7 x 29.3 x 1.3
Weight (kg): 0.81
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