{"title":"Valentin Gendrot","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Valentin Gendrot, a renowned French author known for his bold and insightful works that seamlessly blend journalism with graphic narrative. Gendrot brings a unique perspective to the realms of politics and current affairs, drawing readers into the heart of complex societal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis work is meticulously crafted, often delving into the nuanced dynamics of French society. In \u003cem\u003eCop\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFlic\u003c\/em\u003e, Gendrot shares his own experiences of infiltrating the French police force, providing an eye-opening view into its inner workings. These books are not only engaging but also provoke thought and discussion around pressing contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a reader curious about the current socio-political landscape, eager to understand the realities that extend beyond headlines, Valentin Gendrot's collection offers both education and inspiration. Dive into his works to explore themes of power, justice, and the human condition, all delivered with the compelling blend of a graphic novel's visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cop-by-valentin-gendrot-9781922310774","title":"Cop","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of a French journalist who infiltrated the country's police force, revealing a culture of racism and violence in which officers act with impunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens behind the walls of a police station? To answer this question, undercover journalist Valentin Gendrot put his life on hold for two years. He decided to undertake training and become a police officer. Several months later, Gendrot was working in a police station in one of the tough northern arrondissements of Paris, where relations between the law and locals are strained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGendrot hides nothing. He witnesses police brutality, racism, blunders, and cover-ups. But he also sees the oppressive working conditions that officers endure and mourns the tragic suicide of a colleague.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAsking important questions about who holds institutional power and how we can hold them to account, \u003cem\u003eCop\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping exposé of a world never before seen by outsiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA courageous investigation. \u003cem\u003eCop\u003c\/em\u003e reveals insights that will be familiar to those at the receiving end of racist policing anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Antony Loewenstein, The Saturday Paper\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn explosive new book by an investigative journalist has drawn fresh attention to police brutality and racism in France. Chronicling the author's training and the six months he spent as a police officer in one of Paris' poorest districts, its vivid portrayal underlines how France's history of racism and present-day police tactics have remained relatively unexamined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Matt Bradley, NBC News\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA journalist who spent almost six months undercover in a Paris police force witnessed racism, almost daily violence, and a culture of impunity for officers who mistreated civilians. The book's release follows a period of increased criticism of police in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Jamie Clifton, Vice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46546350178540,"sku":"9781922310774","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11518863482872.jpg?v=1749832149"},{"product_id":"flic-by-valentin-gendrot-9781922585714","title":"Flic","description":"flic\n(French noun, masculine)\n(slang, derogatory)\ncop; police officer\n\nFlic\n(noun)\nThe gripping and groundbreaking work of French comics journalism.\n\n\nWhat happens behind the walls of a police station? What kind of living does a cop make? And how does a culture of racism and violence become entrenched? Valentin Gendrot went undercover in Paris to find the answers - revelations that rocked France and led to a series of investigations, including an internal affairs case on Gendrot himself.\n\nFlic is an expose of a world never before seen by outsiders, an urgent story for our times, powerfully illustrated by the talented Thierry Chavant.\n\n\n\n'In his intimate and revealing inside look at France's police culture, journalist Valentin Gendrot depicts his two year undercover investigation. Juxtaposed with playful feline illustrations, this shocking expose is as relevant as ever.'\n-New York Public Library, 'NYPL Recommends- Best New Comics for Adults'\n\n'I am a criminologist, and Flic is as effective and nuanced a depiction of policing as I have encountered. That it is presented in cartoon form, with all the characters depicted as cats - well, it shouldn't work, but it does.'\n-Richard Evans, Inside Story\n\n'What  Gendrot  depicts is a world of nihilistic cynicism. Stewing in racist invective and anti-bureaucratic rage at the mountains of paperwork they are buried under, Gendrot's fellow officers come across as frustrated and thwarted. They take that anger out on usually defenseless immigrants. While Gendrot depicts many potent scenes of vindictive violence - at one point, he witnesses cops pummeling a teenager with all the vicious senselessness of a scene out of A Clockwork Orange - he also digs into the policing institution's sad state of logistical affairs. After one officer kills himself, Gendrot delves into the sense of helplessness that leads so many other police to do the same (51 in 2017). The work builds into an empathetic chronicle of human suffering, with Gendrot emerging more mystified more than outraged. It's a thought-provoking affront to any reader looking for simple solutions.'\n-Publishers Weekly","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076719329516,"sku":"9781922585714","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14268263482872.jpg?v=1765212873"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/valentin-gendrot.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}