Incredible Nellie Bly: Journalist, Investigator, Feminist, and Philanthropist

Nellie Bly was a groundbreaking investigative journalist who defied societal expectations and rewrote the narrative. Luciana Ciminos' graphic-novel biography tells Bly's story through Miriam, a fictionalized female student at the Columbia School of Journalism in 1921. Bly was one of the few journalists who interviewed Belva Ann Lockwood, the first woman candidate for a presidential election, and predicted that women would not get the vote until 1920. Her most well-known exploits are also covered, such as pretending to be mad to get institutionalized and her journey around the world in 72 days.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2021
Publisher: Abrams

Nellie Bly, a trailblazing investigative journalist, emerged in 1864 as a woman who refused to be confined by the societal norms of her time. Instead, she courageously rewrote the narrative and charted her own course. Luciana Ciminos' meticulously researched graphic-novel biography delves into Bly's remarkable story through the fictionalized character of Miriam, a student at the Columbia School of Journalism in 1921. During her interview with the renowned journalist, Miriam gains insights into Bly's captivating adventures, her unwavering focus on self-reliance from a young age, the scathing letter that propelled her into a successful career as a newspaper columnist, and her unwavering dedication to empowering women.

In a remarkable testament to her journalistic prowess, Bly was among the few journalists to interview Belva Ann Lockwood, the pioneering woman candidate for a presidential election in 1884. Bly's astute prediction proved accurate, as women did not gain the right to vote until 1920. Among Bly's most renowned exploits, she famously pretended to be mad to gain admission to an insane asylum, enabling her to conduct an undercover investigation. Her most awe-inspiring achievement, however, was her remarkable journey around the world in 72 days, accomplished solely by herself, a feat deemed unthinkable for a woman in the late 19th century.

As Miriam delves deeper into Bly's story, she realizes that the most impactful and profound narratives often carry the most dramatic headlines. However, it is the stories that stem from a deep emotional connection that truly resonate with people. This beautifully executed graphic novel paints a vivid portrait of a woman who defied societal expectations not only through her groundbreaking investigative journalism but also through her keen business acumen and innovative inventions.

Nellie Bly's legacy continues to inspire and empower individuals to challenge the status quo and break barriers, proving that determination, resilience, and a fierce commitment to social justice can pave the way for extraordinary achievements.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 176 x 247 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419750175