An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They Stick, and How to Reclaim Reality
Essential reading for todays climate.Comic Book Legal Defense FundMade to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath meets Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe in this illustrated guide to navigating todays post-truth landscape, filled with examples of modern-day propaganda campaigns.Were bombarded with information like never before. Some of its true, some of its spin, and some of its flat-out fake news. And thats by design. Propaganda helps governments and corporations sell us products, lifestyles, and ideas. Sometimes the agenda is harmless, but other times its destructive, and its not always easy to spot the difference.Whether you want to be informed on the issues or debunk misinformation wherever you encounter it, How to Win the War on Truth is here to help. Youll learn:The history of propaganda, from Edward Bernays to Fox News Why simple messages are so powerful Who profits from propaganda How propaganda is manufactured and delivered directly to you How to find the truth for yourself Filled with cleverly illustrated real-world examples of propaganda in all its forms, How to Win the War on Truth will help you see the world with clear eyes for the first time. Because when it comes to preserving democracy and fighting for our rights, its essential that we do.
About Artists & Writers:
Samuel C. Spitale is a media studies expert who has written for Huffington Post, as well as Geek magazine and Advocate.com. Previously, he worked at Lucasfilm Ltd. in global product development. He is the author of Star Wars: Collecting a Galaxy.Allan Whincup is aformer art director who works as a freelance illustrator and designer. His projects include logo design, character design, storyboarding, and creating assets for animation. He has also worked on games, CD covers, and comics.