Description
Celebrate People's History! is a vibrant full-colour graphic history that showcases global dissent and historical activism. This engaging book serves as a powerful tribute to collective resistance throughout nearly three thousand years, highlighting moments from the ancient Secession of the Plebs to contemporary movements like the 2017 protests against the Confederate Soldiers Monument in Durham. With a detailed introduction by Charlene Carruthers and a foreword by renowned author Rebecca Solnit, this edition emphasizes the importance of grassroots organizing and the revolutionary spirit ingrained in our societal fabric.
Each poster in this book uniquely interprets often-overlooked events and figures focusing on crucial themes such as racial justice, women's rights, queer liberation, labor movements, and environmental activism. The second edition features one hundred new posters presented in stunning duotone, transforming essential historical moments into a visual narrative that spans continents and decades. With contributions from talented contemporary artists like Miriam Klein Stahl, Swoon, Cristy C. Road, and many others, this book celebrates the long-standing human legacy of activism, encouraging readers to inspire change in their communities.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781936932870
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781936932870
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Description:
A full-colour graphic history of global dissent and historical activism, celebrating the possibilities of collective resistance—with an introduction by Charlene Carruthers and a foreword by Rebecca Solnit.
Spanning nearly three thousand years of history — from the ancient Secession of the Plebs to the 2017 protests of the Confederate Soldiers Monument in Durham, from Sojourner Truth to Naoto Matsumura — these posters pay tribute to the long-standing human legacy of revolution, creative activism, and grassroots organizing. In this book, contemporary artists imagine and interpret often-overlooked events and figures in movements for racial justice, women's rights, queer liberation, labour organizing, and environmental conservation.
The second edition ofCelebrate People's History!includes one hundred new posters printed in duotone, presenting these essential moments as a visual tour through decades and across continents. Featured artists include Miriam Klein Stahl, Swoon, Cristy C. Road, Bishakh Som, Sabrina Jones, Nicole Schulman, Christopher Cardinale, Eric Drooker, Klutch, Carrie Moyer, Laura Whitehorn, Dan Berger, Ricardo Levins Morales, Chris Stain, and more.
Each poster in this book uniquely interprets often-overlooked events and figures focusing on crucial themes such as racial justice, women's rights, queer liberation, labor movements, and environmental activism. The second edition features one hundred new posters presented in stunning duotone, transforming essential historical moments into a visual narrative that spans continents and decades. With contributions from talented contemporary artists like Miriam Klein Stahl, Swoon, Cristy C. Road, and many others, this book celebrates the long-standing human legacy of activism, encouraging readers to inspire change in their communities.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781936932870
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781936932870
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Description:
A full-colour graphic history of global dissent and historical activism, celebrating the possibilities of collective resistance—with an introduction by Charlene Carruthers and a foreword by Rebecca Solnit.
Spanning nearly three thousand years of history — from the ancient Secession of the Plebs to the 2017 protests of the Confederate Soldiers Monument in Durham, from Sojourner Truth to Naoto Matsumura — these posters pay tribute to the long-standing human legacy of revolution, creative activism, and grassroots organizing. In this book, contemporary artists imagine and interpret often-overlooked events and figures in movements for racial justice, women's rights, queer liberation, labour organizing, and environmental conservation.
The second edition ofCelebrate People's History!includes one hundred new posters printed in duotone, presenting these essential moments as a visual tour through decades and across continents. Featured artists include Miriam Klein Stahl, Swoon, Cristy C. Road, Bishakh Som, Sabrina Jones, Nicole Schulman, Christopher Cardinale, Eric Drooker, Klutch, Carrie Moyer, Laura Whitehorn, Dan Berger, Ricardo Levins Morales, Chris Stain, and more.