In a work more disturbing than fiction, "the father of graphic novels" ("The New York Times") Will Eisner examines the outrageous fabrication of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, which purports to be the actual blueprint by Jewish leaders to take over the world. Hatched as an anti-Semitic plot by the Tsar's secret police to deflect widespread criticism of the government, the Protocols, first published in 1905, succeeded beyond the propagandistic ambitions of its originators; the lie became and internationally accepted truth. Presenting a pageant of historical figures, including Tsar Nicholas II, Henry Ford and Adolf Hitler, Eisner exposes the twisted history of the Protocols from nineteenth-century Russia to modern-day Ku Klux Klan members to Islamic fundamentalists. The Plot unravels one of the most devastating hoaxes of the twentieth century. Reviews "The Plot, completed shortly before his death [in 2005], unravels the convoluted origins of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, the still widely circulated forgery that purports to be a Jewish plan for world domination... Eisner's genius lay in the interplay between his words and his artwork... an intriguing book, masterfully drawn." Financial Times "A fitting, serious and well-drawn end to Eisner's illustrious career." The Guardian "Eisner can be regarded as one of the fathers of the literary graphic novel scene. This slice-of-life tale set during the Great Depression is his masterwork" (Publishing News on The Contract With God Trilogy (ISBN 0 393 06105 1))." About the Author * Born in New York City in 1917, WILL EISNER was the author of the first graphic novel, A Contract With God, and the legendary comic strip The Spirit. The comic industry's top annual awards, "The Eisners", are named in his honour. From The Publisher: A work more disturbing than fiction from "the father of graphic novels" ("New York Times"). "The ultimate illustration of how absurdly comical and cancerous 'The Protocols' has been to mankind."--Thane Rosenbaum, "Los Angeles Times Book Review"
"The Plot," which examines the astonishing conspiracy and the fabrication of "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion," has become a worldwide phenomenon since its hardcover publication, taught in classrooms around the globe. Purported to be the actual blueprints by Jewish leaders to take over the world, the "Protocols," first published in 1902, have become gospel truth to international millions. Presenting a pageant of historical figures from nineteenth-century Russia to today's ideologues, including Tsar Nicholas II, Henry Ford, and Adolf Hitler, Will Eisner unravels and dispels one of the most devastating hoaxes of the twentieth century. |
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