Persepolis (2003) Signed First Edition Reference

Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi’s graphic memoir of growing up in Tehran during and after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Originally published in French by L’Association (2000–2003) in four volumes, the English translation was published by Pantheon in two volumes (2003 and 2004) before being collected in a single “Complete” edition (2007).

First Edition Identification

French first edition: L’Association, four volumes (2000–2003). The true first publication. English first edition: Pantheon, Volume 1 (2003), Volume 2 (2004). First printings identifiable by number lines. Complete edition: Pantheon, 2007. Single volume combining both parts.

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed English Volume 1 first printing: $50–$125
• Signed Complete edition: $40–$100
• Signed French first editions: $75–$200
• Unsigned English first printings: $15–$40

Persepolis is one of the most widely assigned graphic novels in educational settings worldwide. Its cultural significance extends far beyond the comics world, making it one of the most broadly collected graphic novels.