The Communist Manifesto

Paperback, 80 pages

English language

Published June 5, 2018 by SelfMadeHero.

ISBN:: 978-1-910593-49-3

(2 reviews)

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.

The Guardian’s editorial cartoonist Martin Rowson employs his trademark draftsmanship and wit to this lively graphic novel adaptation. Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Marx’s birth, The Communist Manifesto is both a timely reminder of the politics of hope and a thought-provoking guide to the most influential work of …

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.

The Guardian’s editorial cartoonist Martin Rowson employs his trademark draftsmanship and wit to this lively graphic novel adaptation. Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Marx’s birth, The Communist Manifesto is both a timely reminder of the politics of hope and a thought-provoking guide to the most influential work of political theory ever published.

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Martijn Reintjes reviewed The Communist Manifesto by Martin Rowson

Review of 'The Communist Manifesto' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

“Let the ruling classes tremble at a Communistic revolution. The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win.

Workingmen of all countries unite!”
― Karl Marx, The Communist Manifesto

While the content of the manifesto itself remains unchanged, the illustrations in this graphic novel version add a new level of depth and understanding to the ideas presented by Marx and Engels. The gore-filled images may be disturbing to some readers, but they also serve to emphasize the violence at the heart of the Capitalist system.

Overall, this graphic novel version of "The Communist Manifesto" is a fresh and engaging take on a important piece of political literature. It is sure to appeal to fans of both graphic novels and political theory.

Ika Makimaki reviewed The Communist Manifesto by Martin Rowson

Review of 'The Communist Manifesto' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

How had I not read this before? Fortunately that has been fixed now. Required reading for understanding life and society.
You have nothing to lose but your chains.
You have a world to win.