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The Communist Manifesto: A Graphic Novel
by Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels
I've always enjoyed [a:Martin Rowson|19229|Martin Rowson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1342998442p2/19229.jpg]'s work for the Guardian, I was bought this book as a gift and it's fabulous. The characterisation of Marx (and his ubiquitous cigar) is very well done - I particularly like the image of him pissing on the statue of other forms of 'socialism'. The book keeps the broad structure of the Communist Manifesto and the sections of text included make sense and give the feel of the original. The illustrations are suitably apocalyptic. I especially enjoyed the final charge across the barricade and the "aftermath" where Rowson depicts the subsequent history of communism and how it now feels more relevant than it has done for a while. A fantastic quirky read for those familiar with Marx, and hopefully something that might tweak the interest of those who aren't. Superb.