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Co-operative Revolution

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In this International Year of the Co-op, Co-operative Revolution illustrates the history and enduring appeal of this robust business model.
  • 04 December 2012
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As the dominant economic system is increasingly called into question, the time of the co-operative has well and truly come. Illustrating 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. Using a range of styles and cartoon pastiches, Polyp brings to life ideas and people who are rebooting a sustainable economy.

Radical cartoonist and activist Polyp has worked with campaigning organizations around the world for over fifteen years. He lives and works in a co-operative housing complex in Manchester, England.


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Price: $9.95
Pages: 80
Publisher: New Internationalist
Imprint: New Internationalist
Publication Date: 04 December 2012
Trim Size: 9.00 X 6.75 in
ISBN: 9781780260822
Format: Paperback
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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.
  • The early history. (Graphic novel style) The birth of the co-operative in the North of England, narrated by George Jacob Holyoake, one of the pioneers.

  • Co-ops today. (Illustrated style -mix of text, graphics, statistics, quotes, and a few 'break out' comic book pastiches) A snapshot of the present day results of the pioneers efforts. Co-ops from around the world featured, including Co-op City, The Bronx

  • Co-operation is Natural. (Illustrated style) Explores how all human activity is fundamentally co-operative and the examples there are of co-operation existing within nature.

  • Future history. (Graphic novel style) Set in North of England, 2044, and looks back at large scale economic and political changes in the direction of co-operation over previous decades.