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A graphic novel, in this International Year of the Co-op,The Co-operative Revolution illustrates the history and enduring appeal of this robust business model.
As the dominant economic system is increasingly called into question here comes a business model who’s time has well and truly come. Charting the history of the co-operative movement from its humble beginnings in the north of England to a worldwide network, this graphic novel presents a robust foundation for future well-being. So let’s celebrate social enterprise!
Radical political cartoonist and activist Polyp has been working with campaigning organizations around the world for over 15 years, and is the author and illustrator of Big Bad World Cartoon Molotovs in the face of corporate rule and illustrator of Speechless: World History Without Words. He lives and works within a large Co-operative housing block in Manchester, UK.
Size: 24cm x 17cm, 80 pages
As the dominant economic system is increasingly called into question here comes a business model who’s time has well and truly come. Charting the history of the co-operative movement from its humble beginnings in the north of England to a worldwide network, this graphic novel presents a robust foundation for future well-being. So let’s celebrate social enterprise!
Radical political cartoonist and activist Polyp has been working with campaigning organizations around the world for over 15 years, and is the author and illustrator of Big Bad World Cartoon Molotovs in the face of corporate rule and illustrator of Speechless: World History Without Words. He lives and works within a large Co-operative housing block in Manchester, UK.
Size: 24cm x 17cm, 80 pages
'This wonderful book – hopefully destined for every school library and history syllabus – using all the force and power which only comics narrative can provide, is a sterling example of what people can do when working together and in unity and one no fair minded individual should miss.'
Comicsreview.co.uk
'The story of the Co-operative movement’s birth has been retold as never before.'
Manchester Evening News
'The Co-operative Revolution is a gripping graphic novel.'
Tribune Magazine
'Polyp's new graphic novel is a great introduction to the co-operative movement. '
5-Stars customer review
'The artist is at his most imaginative here.'
5-Stars customer review
'A must read for anyone interested in people working together. A great episode in English social history, with ideas we can use to-day.'
5-Stars customer review
Comicsreview.co.uk
'The story of the Co-operative movement’s birth has been retold as never before.'
Manchester Evening News
'The Co-operative Revolution is a gripping graphic novel.'
Tribune Magazine
'Polyp's new graphic novel is a great introduction to the co-operative movement. '
5-Stars customer review
'The artist is at his most imaginative here.'
5-Stars customer review
'A must read for anyone interested in people working together. A great episode in English social history, with ideas we can use to-day.'
5-Stars customer review
Additional Information
| Code: | BCOOP |
|---|---|
| Supplier | New Internationalist |
| Product Keys | Educational |
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