Catalog

Record Details

Catalog Search



Shubeik lubeik / Deena Mohamed.

Muḥammad, Dīnā, (author,, illustrator,, translator.).

Summary:
"A brilliant and imaginative debut graphic novel that brings to life a fantastical Cairo where wishes are real. Author, illustrator, and translator Deena Mohamed presents a literary, feminist, Arab-centric graphic novel that marries magic and the socio-political realities of contemporary Egypt. Shubeik Lubeik-a fairytale rhyme meaning "Your Wish is My Command" in Arabic-is the story of three characters navigating a world where wishes are literally for sale; mired in bureaucracy and the familiar prejudices of our world, the more expensive the wish, the more powerful and therefore the more likely to work as intended. The novel's three distinct parts tell the story of three first class wishes as used by Aziza, Nour, and Shokry, each grappling with the challenge inherent in trying to make your most deeply held desire come true. Deena's mix of calligraphy and contemporary styles, brings to life a vibrant Cairene neighborhood, and a cast of characters whose struggles and triumphs are deeply resonant. Shubeik Lubeik heralds the arrival of a huge new talent and a brave, literary, political, and feminist new voice in comics"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781524748418
  • ISBN: 1524748412
  • Physical Description: 518 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
  • Edition: First American edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Pantheon Books, [2022]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"This book was once in Arabic, so it is read from right to left"--Inside cover.
"Originally published in Egypt in three volumes by Dar Al Mahrousa Center for Publishing, Cairo, in 2017, 2019, and 2021."--Title page verso.
Language Note:
In English, translated from the Arabic.
Subject: Wishes > Comic books, strips, etc.
Desire > Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels
Egypt > Social conditions > 21st century > Comic books, strips, etc.
Égypte > Conditions sociales > 21e siècle > Bandes dessinées.
Genre: Fantasy fiction.
Fantasy comics.
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels.
Historical comics.

Available copies

  • 10 of 11 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Albright Memorial Library GRAPHIC MUHAMMA (Text) 50686016268349 Adult Fiction Available -
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library AGN MUH (Text) 37268003177672 AHMFL Adult Graphic Novels Recently Returned -
Altoona Area Public Library 741.5962 MUH (Text) 33240005374155 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Annie Halenbake Ross Library 741.5 Muh (Text) 00160664 ADULT Graphic Novel Available -
Exeter Community Library MUH (Text) 33249025520515 Adult Graphic Novel Available -
Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity GN MUH SHU 2022 (Text) 31001101876457 Adult Graphic Novel Available -
Robesonia Community Library MUH (Text) 33249023389665 Adult Graphic Novel Checked Out 05/02/2024
Somerset County Library YA GRAPHIC MUHA (Text) 35907001779060 SOCM Young Adult Available -
Valley Community Library GRAPHIC MUHAMMA (Text) 50690111323470 Adult Fiction Available -
Milford Library F GN MUH (Text) 30352101379435 Graphic Novel Available -


Additional Resources