2008

Provides an account of the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign in graphic novel form.

From two of the best political reporters in the country comes the gripping inside story of the historic 2008 presidential election.

Photojournalist Pete Souza documents the meteoric rise of the charismatic Barack Obama from his first day in the U.S. Senate up to the Pennsylvania presidential primary. Souza, who also accompanied the senator to seven countries including Kenya, South Africa, and Russia, had access to photograph the senator and presidential candidate in private and public moments during Obama's rise to political stardom. Most of these have not been seen before. Souza provides extended commentary about each photo to place it in context, and describe the scene and participants.--From publisher description.

Relates inside stories from the 2008 U.S. Presidential election, providing insight into the personalities, events, and key issues that led to the outcome, and includes an interview with President Barack Obama.

Showcases more than 170 campaign posters and prints that endorse and support Barack Obama for the 2008 presidency, and discusses the political context and significance in the history of American presidential campaign art.

Dan Balz and Haynes Johnson followed this campaign from the candidates' first forays into Iowa and New Hampshire to the historic night of Obama's victory celebration.

Presents political verse focusing on the 2008 race for the U.S. presidency, covering the campaign and its various contenders, including Hillary Clinton, Mitt Romney, Fred Thompson, and forty-fourth president of the U.S., Barack Obama.

Presents an illustrated, photographic analysis of Barack Obama's presidential campaign and how he rose from his modest upbringing to become the first African-American president in U.S. history.

Profiles seven 2008 presidential candidates, including Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, and Fred Thompson, discussing their beliefs, public and private lives, and presidential prospects.