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Book Launch: Demystifying Vladimir Putin in a New Graphic Novel
Tue, November 15th, 2022
In Person, Washington, DC, and Live Online
Despite Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, nuclear saber-rattling, and crackdown on dissent at home, the Russian leader remains one of the world's least understood leaders. Luckily, Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin, a new graphic novel by Carnegie Vice President for Studies Andrew S. Weiss, provides fresh insight into what makes Putin tick.
Illustrated by New York Times bestselling comics artist Brian “Box” Brown, the book captures Putin’s outsized impact on the global stage and portrays his goals and fears in the context of Russia’s convulsive 1,000-year history.
Please join Andrew and veteran journalist Julia Ioffe for an engaging discussion of Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin. A book signing and reception will follow the event. Copies will be available for purchase.
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
Event Speakers
Andrew S. Weiss
James Family Chair, Vice President for Studies
Andrew S. Weiss is the James Family Chair and vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he oversees research on Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia. His graphic novel biography of Vladimir Putin, Accidental Czar: the Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin, was published by First Second/Macmillan in 2022.
Julia Ioffe
Julia Ioffe is a writer for and founding partner of the media company Puck. She previously reported on politics and world affairs for The Atlantic.