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What is fascism, kids?
JOHN GREEN debates the potential of a book that explores fascism in US history and its contemporary impact to reach the audience it deserves
Illustrations Sue Coe
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The Young Person’s Illustrated Guide to American Fascism
by Sue Coe and Stephen Eisenman
OR Books, £17.99
IT may seem somewhat contradictory to admire a book and be critical at the same time.
This book is undoubtedly praiseworthy, simply on the basis of its aim in exposing creeping fascism in the US and for the powerful series of linocuts and drawings by Sue Coe that visualise the danger.
In his introduction Profesor Stephan Eisenman provides an excellent and succinct history of fascism and also provides a running commentary on Sue Coe’s art and the role of a political artist today. It is an ideal handbook for teachers and students seeking to discuss fascism.
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