Man van het jaar #16

A lone figure stands in the middle of a wide boulevard, bags in hand, facing down an immense tank while a soldier looks on from its turret — the cover leaves no doubt that this 2024 entry in the Man van het jaar series turns its lens on the anonymous man who became the defining image of Tiananmen Square. Pécau, Gin, and Scarlett bring their signature blend of history and human drama to one of the twentieth century's most arresting moments of individual courage. Published by Daedalus, this is a compelling addition to the long-running series that finds extraordinary stories in the people behind pivotal historical events.