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The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed AmericaThe Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America by David Hajdu
Buy new: $17.16 / Used from: $11.37
I just saw the author of this book on C-SPAN's BookTv. It was a remarkable discussion of the ten years (1945-1955) of burnings of comics and dozens of pieces of legislation that sought to stamp out freedom of thought in the comic book industry.
CARtoonsCARtoons by Andy Singer
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Attitude 3: The New Subversive Online CartoonistsAttitude 3: The New Subversive Online Cartoonists
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Shooting WarShooting War by Anthony Lappe
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Lappe, an videographer with the 'Guerrilla News Network', developed this fascinating book. See also the books by his mom, Frances Moore Lappe, and his sister, Anna Lappe.
PalestinePalestine by Joe Sacco
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $10.00
Legendary Middle East scholar Edward Said called Sacco's work "A political and aesthetic work of extraordinary originality."
World War 3 Illustrated: Confrontational ComicsWorld War 3 Illustrated: Confrontational Comics
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The Madness of King George: The Ingenious Insanity of Our Most "Misunderestimated" PresidentThe Madness of King George: The Ingenious Insanity of Our Most "Misunderestimated" President by Matt Wuerker
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Wuerker is a long-time contributor to Z Magazine and many other publications of independent thought.
Blood Song: A Silent BalladBlood Song: A Silent Ballad by Eric Drooker
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A People's History of American EmpireA People's History of American Empire by Howard Zinn
Buy new: $11.56 / Used from: $9.48
A graphic adaptation of a chapter from Howard Zinn's classic 'People's History,' which has sold almost two million copies and has changed the consciousness of this country.
Juicy Mother: CelebrationJuicy Mother: Celebration
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The Bush Junta: A Field Guide to Corruption in GovernmentThe Bush Junta: A Field Guide to Corruption in Government by Gary Groth
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In the Shadow of No TowersIn the Shadow of No Towers by Art Spiegelman
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Disaster and Resistance: Political Comics by Seth TobocmanDisaster and Resistance: Political Comics by Seth Tobocman by Seth Tobocman
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Students for a Democratic Society: A Graphic HistoryStudents for a Democratic Society: A Graphic History by Harvey Pekar
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Dangerous Woman: The Graphic Biography of Emma GoldmanDangerous Woman: The Graphic Biography of Emma Goldman by Sharon Rudahl
Buy new: $13.46 / Used from: $7.55
Comic historian Trina Robbins blurbed this book by saying, 'Bravo for the proliferation of graphic novels, which has freed us from the tyranny of superhero comics . . . If threatening the established boys' club of comics is an act of aggression, then Rudahl herself is a dangerous woman.'
Wobblies!: A Graphic History of the Industrial Workers of the WorldWobblies!: A Graphic History of the Industrial Workers of the World
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This excellent book provides a variety of artists that revive the history of America's labor movement.
J. Edgar Hoover: A Graphic BiographyJ. Edgar Hoover: A Graphic Biography by Rick Geary
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Che: A Graphic BiographyChe: A Graphic Biography by Spain Rodriguez
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Penguin Soup for the Soul: A NovelPenguin Soup for the Soul: A Novel by Tom Tomorrow
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Real War Stories No.2 Citizen SoldierReal War Stories No.2 Citizen Soldier by Tod Ensign
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The antidote to all the 'Sergeant Rock' comics that glorify war. 'Citizen Soldier' is an important organization to check out.
One Hundred DemonsOne Hundred Demons by Lynda Barry
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Chomsky For BeginnersChomsky For Beginners by David Cogswell
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Chomsky in spandex. The drawings could've been better, but the info is invaluable.
V for VendettaV for Vendetta by Alan Moore
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See also the excellent film adaptation of this comic.
Malcolm X: A Graphic BiographyMalcolm X: A Graphic Biography
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America Gone Wild: Cartoons by Ted RallAmerica Gone Wild: Cartoons by Ted Rall by Ted Rall
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The Passion of the Keef: The Fourth K Chronicles CompendiumThe Passion of the Keef: The Fourth K Chronicles Compendium by Keith Knight
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Graphic Novels: Everything You Need to KnowGraphic Novels: Everything You Need to Know by Paul Gravett
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The CityThe City by Derf
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Attitude Featuring Stephanie McMillan: Minimum SecurityAttitude Featuring Stephanie McMillan: Minimum Security by Stephanie McMillan
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Drawn & Quartered: The History of American Political CartoonsDrawn & Quartered: The History of American Political Cartoons by Stephen Hess
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Killed Cartoons: Casualties from the War on Free ExpressionKilled Cartoons: Casualties from the War on Free Expression
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NOW Who Do We Blame?: Political Cartoons by Tom TolesNOW Who Do We Blame?: Political Cartoons by Tom Toles by Tom Toles
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Attack of the 50-Foot Mikhaela!: Cartoons by Mikhaela ReidAttack of the 50-Foot Mikhaela!: Cartoons by Mikhaela Reid by Mikhaela Reid
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As the World Burns: 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Stay in DenialAs the World Burns: 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Stay in Denial by Derrick Jensen
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An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and True Stories (Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, & True Stories)An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, and True Stories (Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons, & True Stories)
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Sheep of Fools: A BLAB! StorybookSheep of Fools: A BLAB! Storybook by Sue Coe
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All the Rage: The Boondocks Past and Present (Boondocks)All the Rage: The Boondocks Past and Present (Boondocks) by Aaron Mcgruder
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We the People:  A Call to Take Back AmericaWe the People: A Call to Take Back America by Thom Hartmann
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Radio host Thom Hartmann provides great info on democracy in this book, but the drawings could've been better.
Rebel Visions: The Underground Comix Revolution, 1963-1975Rebel Visions: The Underground Comix Revolution, 1963-1975 by Patrick Rosenkranz
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Crumb (Special Edition)Crumb (Special Edition)
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