Wobblies!: A Graphic History of the Industrial Workers of the World

This is one of the best books I've ever read and a great addition to anyone's library. The artwork is excellent and diverse. Many different styles of drawing are represented here. I especially like the comic about black IWW members. I got the impression that the color white is portrayed as a shade of black, instead of the opposite representation. At least, that's what it seemed to me, I'm not sure that was the intention of the artist. There are also many original IWW cartoons from its heyday, I think many are drawn by Ralph Chaplin. But even if there were no pretty drawings, this book would be worth a read. The IWW have a rich and too often overlooked history. It is a passionate history. A history of people working together to achieve justice in a world that won't give it without a sacrifice. And it was there sacrifice that gave us some of the rights we have. But what was more important than the 8 hour work day, child labor laws, and other rights the IWW struggled to give us, was the inspiration and example of commitment to justice, love and solidarity for each other, and an uncompromising attitude in the face of brutal repression and persecution. This book really gave me an understanding of who the IWW was and what it could still be(maybe in another manifestation, although it would be great to see the revival of this labor union). I really felt a connection with them after reading this book and a sense of gratitude for them, too. I would love to see this book in school and public libraries, and whoever decides to buy it, share it with as many people as you can. This isn't just a dry, intellectual history. It is a vital history that awakens the heart to a sense of the possibilities of justice.

One corner on the front cover is bent otherwise the book is in good condition. It arrived in a timely manner.

Part of the true history of America. Unknown to most Americans.

It arrived early and is perfect, cheers!

Bought it as a gift for someone. They loved it

As a historian of the IWW, I bought this title hoping for something new and insightful. While the presentation is new, it really suggests what Henry Adams referred to as the devolution of America. The real IWW did some interesting things with the graphic arts -- none of which are cited or displayed by the author. While portrayed as a serious history, this is truly a comic book posing as history. I would not buy it again/

A great read and all American workers should read this book.

Great book and great service.

This publication is a must for both the student of the IWW and the student of cartoon art. I am a retired teacher and a trainer for the IWW and have observed with satisfaction that the younger generation enjoy this book.

Great

Great history of the IWW. Really enjoyed the illustrations by various talented artists.Well done.

1905年に結成されたＩＷＷ（世界産業労働組合）の100周年を記念して出版されたcartoon（漫画）集。十数人の漫画家が、ＩＷＷの人物の来歴、闘いの軌跡を短編で描いていく。末尾にＩＷＷで1900年代初頭に実際に使われたポスターやビラ、機関紙のcartoonが収録されている。ＩＷＷは少なからぬ「漫画家」を生んでいて、イギリスのアナキストの傾向が強かった社会主義者ウィリアム・モリスなどの影響を受けながら、反商業主義的、反権威主義的Cartoonを残している。この本に参加した漫画家たちも、多分にその影響を受けていることが、窺える。