On Tyranny Graphic Edition: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy

Description: On Tyranny Graphic Edition by Timothy Snyder, Nora Krug A graphic edition of Timothy Snyders On Tyranny, the New York Times bestselling guide to protect democracy and resist modern-day authoritarianism. In the twentieth century, European democracies collapsed into fascism. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A graphic edition of Timothy Snyders On Tyranny, the New York Times bestselling guide to protect democracy and resist modern-day authoritarianism.A captivating graphic edition of Timothy Snyders bestselling book of lessons for surviving and resisting the arc toward authoritarianism.Timothy Snyders On Tyranny is one of the essential books of recent years, using the darkest moments in twentieth-century history to teach twenty lessons on resisting modern-day authoritarianism. These include a warning to be aware of how symbols used today could affect tomorrow, an urgent reminder to research everything for yourself and to the fullest extent, and an encouragement to use personalised and individualised speech rather than cliched phrases when arguing a pointIn this graphic edition, Nora Krug draws from her highly inventive style in Heimat - at once a graphic memoir, collage-style scrapbook, historical narrative and trove of memories - to breathe new life, colour and power into Snyders modern classic, turning a quick-read pocket guide of lessons into a visually striking rumination and call for action.History does not repeat, but it does instruct. In a time of great uncertainty and instability, this edition of On Tyranny emphasises the importance of being active, conscious, and deliberate participants in resistance. Author Biography Timothy Snyder (Author)Timothy Snyder is Levin Professor of History at Yale University and the author of fifteen critically acclaimed books including The Road to Unfreedom and most recently On Tyranny which was an international bestseller.His previous books include Black Earth, which was longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize and won the annual prize of the Dutch Auschwitz Committee; and Bloodlands, which won the Hannah Arendt Prize, the Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding, the Ralph Waldo Emerson Award in the Humanities and the literature award of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.He lives in New Haven, Connecticut.Nora Krug (Illustrator)Nora Krug is a German-American author, illustrator and associate professor in the Illustration Program at the Parsons School of Design in New York City. Her drawings and visual narratives have appeared in publications including The New York Times, the Guardian and le Monde Diplomatique, and in a number of anthologies. A recipient of numerous prestigious fellowships, her books are included in the Library of Congress and the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Columbia University. Her illustrations have been recognized with three gold medals from the Society of Illustrators and a Silver Cube from the New York Art Directors Club. Krugs work has been exhibited internationally, and her animations shown at the Sundance Film Festival. Review Vastly important, deeply affecting, powerful, magnificent -- Philippe Sands, author of East West Street and The RatlineA more concise, profound, or essential book on the subject does not exist -- J.J. Abrams, filmmaker, Star Trek and Star Wars: The Force AwakensOn Tyranny is a must read, a clear-eyed guidebook... a manual for how to protect and preserve Democracy -- Ken Burns, filmmakerNora Krug has visualized and rendered some of the most valuable lessons of the 20th century -- Shepard Fairey, artist and activistHer colorful images here - some drawn and some collaged, including many historical photos and artifacts - add a new layer of complexity, and make the search for understanding in images of the past part of the story * New York Times *One of the most important books of our time... This book should be read and experienced by everyone, its lessons carved into our hearts -- Nate Powell, graphic novelist, March and Save It for LaterKrugs illustrated edition of On Tyranny is more than an instant classic. It is an act of resistance - and a gift of love -- Joshua Oppenheimer, filmmaker, The Act of Killing and The Look of SilenceA chilling description of how authoritarian mindsets work -- Hillary Clinton Review Text Vastly important, deeply affecting, powerful, magnificent Review Quote Vastly important, deeply affecting, powerful, magnificent Promotional "Headline" A graphic edition of Timothy Snyders On Tyranny , the New York Times bestselling guide to protect democracy and resist modern-day authoritarianism. Details ISBN1847927068 Author Nora Krug Pages 128 Language English Year 2021 Illustrator Nora Krug ISBN-10 1847927068 ISBN-13 9781847927064 Format Hardcover Publisher Vintage Publishing Imprint The Bodley Head Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2021-10-28 AU Release Date 2021-10-28 NZ Release Date 2021-10-28 UK Release Date 2021-10-28 Subtitle Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century Birth 1954 Affiliation Andrew Ali Aghapour Position Associate Professor of Operations Management DEWEY 321.90222 Alternative 9781529193459 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134564461;

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