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I try to ask visual questions. Ill ask what someone was wearing, if that seems relevant. If possible, Ill walk over the
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"I try to ask visual questions. I'll ask what someone was wearing, if that seems relevant. If possible, I'll walk over the same ground that they're depicting. Of course, I can never get it precisely as it was"

- Joe Sacco

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In this quote, Joe Sacco, a journalist and graphic novelist, describes his technique to gathering information for his work. He discusses asking visual questions, which suggests that he has an interest in catching the visual details of a circumstance or occasion. He likewise points out inquiring about what somebody was wearing, showing that he takes note of even the smallest details in order to precisely illustrate a scene. Sacco also discusses physically walking over the same ground as the people he is portraying, revealing his commitment to comprehending their experiences. Nevertheless, he acknowledges that he can never ever completely recreate the specific details of a situation, highlighting the restrictions of his work. In general, this quote showcases Sacco's meticulous and extensive method to storytelling through his special mix of journalism and art.

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Joe Sacco This quote is written / told by Joe Sacco somewhere between October 2, 1960 and today. He was a famous Journalist from Malta. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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