War: The Human Cost

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War: The Human Cost contains the work of 67 artists from around the world, with 80% of the work being made specifically for this book. With groundbreaking, visually stunning strips, the book reveals truths regarding the realities of conflict, and the unethical practices of those who profit from it. From first hand accounts, through biting satire, to well researched exposés and factual pieces, this expressive and humanist work joins the dots from the duplicitous political think tanks and arms manufacturers, to warzone and human rights abuses, right through to the refugees and asylum seekers and those who put their lives on the line to end the bloodshed and create peace. From well known and veteran artists such as Steve Bell, Spain Rodriguez, Peter Kuper, Mack White, Aleksandar Zograf, Marcel Ruijters, Abu Mahjoob, Colin Upton, Mark Stafford and Mazen Kerbaj to lesser known underground talent including Lawrence Elwick, Christopher Rainbow, Paul O Connell, Hannes Pasqualini, Ulli Lust, Alejandro Alvarez, Nelson Evergreen, Dan Locke, Inko, Eric Theriault, Nicole Schulman, Jimi Gherkin and Dan Archer ; this anthology showcases a moving and visually stunning collection of comic strips and art.

The accompanying War & Peace CD, an eclectic collection of fantastic music features tracks by 20 artists including Michael Franti & Spearhead, Big Youth, Sly & Robbie, The Levellers, DJ Spooky, Zion Train, Blue King Brown, Kal, Bela Emerson, Groove Corporation, Andre Afram Asmar & many more. Spanning World Music, Reggae, Punk, Gypsy/ Roma, Folk, Dub, Experimental & Electronica, like the book, explores the themes of conflict, struggle, standing up for peace and positivity in the face of oppression.