The communist manifesto

A Graphic Novel

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80 pages

English language

Published Dec. 25, 2018 by SelfMadeHero.

ISBN:
978-1-910593-49-3
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OCLC Number:
1037353520

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Published in 1848, at a time of political upheaval in Europe, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels's Manifesto for the Communist Party was at once a powerful critique of capitalism and a radical call to arms. It remains the most incisive introduction to the ideas of Communism and the most lucid explanation of its aims. Much of what it proposed continues to be at the heart of political debate into the 21st century. It is no surprise, perhaps, that The Communist Manifesto (as it was later renamed) is the second bestselling book of all time, surpassed only by the Bible. --amazon.com

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reviewed The communist manifesto by Martin Rowson

A Visually Dense Comic Adaptation

I've had this comic adaptation of The Communist Manifesto in my collection for years but couldn't get into the right mood to read it before now. I love comics and particularly enjoy adaptations, but Rowson's art has a denseness and muddled approach that distracted more than enhanced the text for me. I wanted to wholeheartedly enjoy this book, but I don't think I could recommend it either as an introduction to Marx or as a treat for those of us who admire his work.

Subjects

  • Communism
  • Socialism
  • Adaptations
  • Comic books, strips