Here ‘objective’ journalism is impossible Penny and Crabapple offer a snapshot of a nation in the grip of a very modern crisis where young and old see little reason to go on the left is scattered and the far right is assuming greater power and influence Along the way they drink far too much coffee become hypnotized by street art and somehow manage not to get arrested or muggedDiscordia is an experiment in form using the illustrated ebook format to its fullest extent to tell a story uniue to the word length and digital platform involved Crabapple's intricate Victorian inspired ink drawings lend a timeless uality to what is a conscious foray into a new kind of journalism inspired by the New Journalism of the s in particular the art journalism collaborations of Hunter Thompson and Ralph Steadman but reworking that tradition for a st century world where young w.
discordia mobile Discordia EpubHere ‘objective’ journalism is impossible Penny and Crabapple offer a snapshot of a nation in the grip of a very modern crisis where young and old see little reason to go on the left is scattered and the far right is assuming greater power and influence Along the way they drink far too much coffee become hypnotized by street art and somehow manage not to get arrested or muggedDiscordia is an experiment in form using the illustrated ebook format to its fullest extent to tell a story uniue to the word length and digital platform involved Crabapple's intricate Victorian inspired ink drawings lend a timeless uality to what is a conscious foray into a new kind of journalism inspired by the New Journalism of the s in particular the art journalism collaborations of Hunter Thompson and Ralph Steadman but reworking that tradition for a st century world where young w.
eBook Laurie Penny ì Discordia PDF ´ ì discordia mobile, Discordia EpubThe book gives good insight into the Greek financial crisis and the rise of neo fascism and how these things affect everyday life for the people of Athens I love the gonzo style A lot Penny writes in a raw and honest Thomson esue way But still I
eBook Laurie Penny ì Discordia PDF ´ ì discordia mobile, Discordia EpubIn July 2012 journalist and author Laurie Penny and Molly Crabapple known for her Victorian inspired art and her role in Occupy Wall Street went to crisis ridden Greece spending six days and nights to gather first hand impressions and see what actual people living there have to say Discordia published only three months later in digital form only is the result of this an essay of about 24000 words by Penny enriched with amazing illustrations by Crabapple often incorporating elements of actual graffiti that is still
eBook Laurie Penny ì Discordia PDF ´ ì discordia mobile, Discordia EpubFive stars are not enough to rate this amazing piece of journalism meets art A critical look at the state of the world as exemplified by crisis ridden Greece that doesn't even pretend to try being objective because there is no such thing Read Whatever your political leanings I dare you not get sad and angry at the capitalist police state that is spreading like a cancer and swallowing our freedom Beautifully illustrated by geek icon artist Molly Crabapple
eBook Laurie Penny ì Discordia PDF ´ ì discordia mobile, Discordia EpubI really like Laurie Penny's journalism and this short bookextended column is a good example of her writing It's accompanied by Molly Crabapples brilliant illustrations so it is a modern gonzo reportage similar but different to Hunter S Thompson and Ralph Steadman The story of Greek misery is distressing however and I worry what the future holds for us
eBook Laurie Penny ì Discordia PDF ´ ì discordia mobile, Discordia EpubCheck this out if you're at all curious about exactly how fucked Greece is right now
eBook Laurie Penny ì Discordia PDF ´ ì discordia mobile, Discordia EpubBrief Kindle eBookreportage with illustrations from Athens Best account I've read of a society crumbling under austerity
eBook Laurie Penny ì Discordia PDF ´ ì discordia mobile, Discordia Epubliving a way over here in Central Canada I was unaware of just how deliberately fucked Greece iswas
eBook Laurie Penny ì Discordia PDF ´ ì discordia mobile, Discordia EpubLaurie Penny and Molly Crabapple journey to Greece to cover the state of the nation following financial collapse Discordia reports on the struggle of normal people who have gone from living comfortably to the other side of the poverty line They look at the failings of the government and austerity measures that are making things worse and the rise of fascism and violence towards immigrantsIt’s an eye opening look at a country many of us wouldn’t hesitate to go to on our summer holidays Perhaps it is a little one sided but it’s a side we don’t really get to hear about My hea
eBook Laurie Penny ì Discordia PDF ´ ì discordia mobile, Discordia EpubInitially I picked this up because I love both Laurie Penny's writing I think she's the closest thing we have to an actual factual Spider Jerusalem and Molly Crabapple's art And I guess I wan
eBook Laurie Penny ì Discordia PDF ´ ì discordia mobile, Discordia EpubA year has passed and it might look like nothing has changed but nothing's ever going to be uite the same not for thodse of us who believe that all we get to decide in this world is what sort of tyrouble we want to be in writes Laurie Penny in this eye witness account of the turmoil in Greek economy and society during that summer of 2002 Clearly inspired by the kind of reporting introduced by iconic writers Ernest Hemingway and Hunter S Thompson Laurie Pennie offers rare ins