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Mr. Block
The Subversive Comics and Writing of Ernest Riebe
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Recommended for: Comics lovers, historians, and labour activists looking to engage with radical cultural history and social critique through humour and art.
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Before the Golden Age of comic books, there was Mr. Block: a bumbling, boss-loving, anti-union blockhead, brought to life over a hundred years ago by subversive cartoonist Ernest Riebe.
A dedicated labour activist and member of the Industrial Workers of the World, Riebe dreamed up his iconic, union-hating anti-hero to satirize conservative workers' faith in the capitalist system that exploits them. This wickedly funny anthology of Riebe's writings and comics is a treasure trove of radical 20th-century art and an essential addition to the bookshelves of comics lovers, historians, and labour activists alike.
As income inequality skyrockets and the collective power of the working class is undermined, the lessons from Mr. Block's misadventures and misbeliefs are as relevant today as ever. Building the new world from the ashes of the old demands many tools—and laughter will always be one of them.
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David Roediger praises the book for its combination of "wicked humour" and important lessons about the church, state, and boss-worker relations, encouraging readers to "study and chuckle." Peter Cole calls it a "funny, smart, and timely" collection that revives Riebe’s legendary satirical work. The reviews highlight the comic's enduring relevance and sharp critique of capitalism and labour politics.
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ISBN: 9798887440019
Publisher: PM Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: PM Press
Illustration: 1 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 203.0mm
Height: 266.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 128
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The Graphic History Collective is a group of activists, artists, writers, and researchers interested in comics, history, and social change. They produce history projects in accessible formats to help people understand the roots of contemporary social issues. Their projects show that you don't need a cape and a pair of tights to change the world. For more, visit www.graphichistorycollective.com. Paul Buhle, a labor historian of 1960s vintage, published Radical America Komics in 1969. After an explicable lapse of 35 years, he has produced, since 2005, a number of non-fiction comics, including Wobblies! A Graphic History. He lives in Rhode Island. Iain McIntyre is a Melbourne-based historian, musician, and community radio broadcaster who has written a variety of books about activism, culture, and music. Recent publications include Dangerous Visions and New Worlds: Radical Science Fiction, 1950 to 1986; Environmental Blockades: Obstructive Direct Action and the History of the Environmental Movement; and On The Fly!: Hobo Literature and Songs, 1879-1941.
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