AN ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY THAT REMINDS OF A DOCUMENTARY

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ruled Turkey with an iron fist, either as Prime Minister or as President, since 2003. This illustrated biography chronicles the early steps of Turkey's strongman until his establishment in the political landscape of the country.

Throughout all these years, his influence on the evolution of Turkey has been decisive – his supporters applaud his reforms, while many criticize his authoritarian governance and undemocratic practices, such as stifling freedom of speech and oppressing minority rights.

Can Dündar, a Turkish journalist and contributor to the Washington Post, who now lives in exile in Germany, dedicated many years to researching for the writing of this biography, a product of his collaboration with the Egyptian-Sudanese comic artist Anwar. Their aim is not to condemn or criticize but to present the facts, shedding light on the complex socio-political reality of Turkey.

“Can Dündar belongs to the elite group of exceptionally brave journalists who risk everything so that the world can know the truth.” – Jennifer Clement, former president of PEN International

“Can Dündar is a journalist of remarkable courage.” – Orhan Pamuk, Nobel Prize in Literature 2006

THE WORK WAS AWARDED THE ATOMIUM COMIC STRIP PRIZE 2022