APB: Artists against Police Brutality
A Comic Book Anthology
by Bill Campbell, Jason Rodriguez, and John Jennings
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Pub Date Oct 21 2015 | Archive Date Oct 24 2015
Description
We've all seen the pictures: a six-year-old Ruby Bridges being escorted by U.S. marshals on her first day at an all-white, New Orleans school in 1960; a police dog attacking a demonstrator in Birmingham; fire hoses turned on protesters; Martin Luther King Jr. addressing a crowd on the National Mall. These pictures were printed in papers, flashed across television screens, and helped to change the laws of this nation, but not necessarily all of the attitudes. Similarly, we've seen the pictures of Michael Brown lying face down in a pool of his own blood for hours; protesters with their hands up, facing down militarized policemen. There are videos of Eric Garner choked to death, John Crawford III shot down in Walmart for carrying a toy gun, and 12-year-old Tamir Rice gunned down in broad daylight for the same reason. APB: Artists Against Police Brutality is a benefit comic book anthology that focuses on hot-button issues including police brutality, the justice system, and civil rights, with one primary goal: show pictures and tell stories that get people talking. The proceeds will go to the Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted people.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781495607523 |
| PRICE | $17.95 (USD) |
Average rating from 7 members
Featured Reviews
Gonza B, Reviewer
This book is the perfect example to show that it is true that a picture is worth more than a thousand words and a few words are more useful than chitchat.
Questo libro é l'esempio perfetto per dimostrare come sia vero che un'immagine valga piú di mille parole e poche parole siano più utili di tante chiacchiere.
THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND ROSARIUM PUBLISHING FOR THE PREVIEW!
Christopher H, Educator
A stunning, emotionally gripping book that sheds the light on a very serious issue threatening America today in a way that is accessible to all!
Laura L, Librarian
APB is a powerful and very timely anthology that explores different artist's reactions to a society whose power structure allows its supposed defenders to get away with murder. It is a mix of comics and essays that try to speak truth to power. Some writers share experiences of their their unarmed family members who were murdered for the crime of being black; others try to delve into the core, often uncomfortable societal issues. One cartoon depicts what the Michael Brown would have looked like if he truly encapsulated the terrifying Hulk-like presence described by Officer Wilson. These are voices that need to be heard. I strongly recommend this for public libraries.
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