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Houdini: The Handcuff King by Jason Lutes and Nick Bertozzi.
This graphic novel is part of "The Center for Cartoon Studies Presents" series.
It is a biography that focuses on a single incident in Harry Houdini's life: his famous stunt of jumping, handcuffed, into the icy Charles River in Boston.
The book uses clean, black-and-white art to create a portrait of the man and the suspense of his performances.
It explores aspects of his life including his relationship with his wife Bess, his struggles with antisemitism, and his talent for self-promotion.