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Martin Rowson: The Communist Manifesto (Paperback, 2018, SelfMadeHero)

Published in 1848, at a time of political upheaval in Europe, Karl Marx and Friedrich …

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.