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joek226's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
3.75
A collection of work from Seth Tobocman, his artwork is very raw, bold in application and to the point with its message. Originally published in 1989, reissued twice with 2009 being the most recent, the topics (unfortunately still relevant) range from police brutality, fair housing and the gentrification of New Yorks neighborhoods, the treatment of marginalized communities, foreign policy, and much more. It’s makes perfect sense that I picked this book up from a flea market in the back lot of a punk record store 👍
laydownyoursoul's review against another edition
5.0
Unbelievable.
Some standout quotes for my own reference:
"I cannot cry but I can fight. Because I can fight and you cannot"
"Unite. We can't lose... there are millions of us"
"I have no right to live. But I will anyway"
"There are solutions. Why aren't they being tried?"
Extremely raw and emotional, and overall very inspiring both from the message and the quality of the art and inventiveness in technique. Really cool seeing early use of computer programs for art too. Just an incredible work from incredible artists. Masterfully combines words and pictures.
So glad it's back in print!
Some standout quotes for my own reference:
"I cannot cry but I can fight. Because I can fight and you cannot"
"Unite. We can't lose... there are millions of us"
"I have no right to live. But I will anyway"
"There are solutions. Why aren't they being tried?"
Extremely raw and emotional, and overall very inspiring both from the message and the quality of the art and inventiveness in technique. Really cool seeing early use of computer programs for art too. Just an incredible work from incredible artists. Masterfully combines words and pictures.
So glad it's back in print!
doyledit's review against another edition
5.0
Really powerful and violent art. Makes me want to do something better with my life.
library_lurker's review against another edition
4.0
i remember sitting on the floor of bound together books in san francisco when i was eighteen. this was the first book i grabbed from the shelves, and i read it all there, and it blew open my little mind. now, ten years later, i happened to find it in the zine section of my library (i guess it's too much for the card catalogue!) and it was still an interesting and vital read.
glitterandtwang's review against another edition
4.0
this isn't really a graphic novel so much as a collection of illustrations and comics seth tobocman produced over the years. it's surprising (and a little disheartening) to see how relevant his political images remain today.
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