The Ultimate Vampire Resource and Directory

In this moving urban portrait, Will Eisner revisits his familiar South Bronx neighborhood and shows how the historical events of the 1930s and '40s influenced the lives of everyday people. During the tumultuous times of the Great Depression and World War II, Jacob Shtarakah is a simple man trying to make a better life for his family. Unfortunately, he is confronted at every turn by the far-reaching effects of global events. In this graphic novel, the reader experiences the hopes and fears of this hardworking immigrant as he copes with events that are beyond his control but in control of his life.