History

What are graphic novels for? Lots of different things, and one of the best is journalism—reporting on real-life…

We picked these books because being a teenager is a crappy deal and sometimes you have to figure out your own way…

There are a lot of serious issues in the world, and let's face it, scrolling through the headlines and memes isn't…

During the 1960s, Nicolas Walter was a militant in the British nuclear disarmament movement-especially for its…

Truth and Revolution focuses on the radical revolutionary group called the Sojourner Truth Organization and their…

Harold, the People's Mayor is the authorized biography of Chicago's first black mayor, written by the late civil rights…

"They expect better things from me. They'll never put me on a stamp now," —Joe Sacco's apology in advance.   We're…

Bessie Stringfield, the Motorcycle Queen of Miami, was a pioneer in motorcycling and led an extraordinary life. An…

From "The Declaration of Independence" to Richard Nixon's "Letter of Resignation" to "Obergefell v Hodges", this book…

Wondering how we got where we are right now? Well this book'll give you a bit of an overview. If the Alt-Right scares…

A historical epic of America's founding rebels. This beautifully illustrated story of America's fight for independence…

Told in simplified comic form, The Many Not the Few details the history of the working-class and labour history in…

The "American Dream" can feel like a fantasy sometimes, but it's nice to read the story of someone who was able to work…

To limit executive power, the founding fathers created fixed presidential terms of four years, giving voters regular…

Why do countries go to war? How should we think about foreign policy in contemporary times? In Thucydides's History of…

From the heart of the USA, these four books will open your eyes to events, subcultures, and factors of everyday life…

Its brown trucks and uniforms are now a ubiquitous presence on our streets. United Parcel Service, better known as…

Are you a fan of baseball? This informative and engaging history of baseball, presented as a graphic novel, provides a…

In honor of #quaranzinefest 2020, the all-online zine fest, here's a selection of pamphlet-shaped amaze-bombs to get you…

A fascinating cultural history and expose of uncomfortable women's shoes. This square, little book is way more…

Learn about black history in America in an intimate, compelling, and interactive way. Inspired by Velma Maia Thomas’…

The Listener reveals one of the world's most tragic acts of spin doctoring while weaving a compelling tale of…

Why didn't the ancient Greeks or Romans wear pants? How did they shave? How likely were they to drink fine wine, use…

After the horrific events of the Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921, there was an official investigation... but it was far from…

In this work of political philosophy, author Laurent De Sutter undertakes an analysis of the ways in which the concept…

From the publishers of the bestselling Queer: A Graphic History and The Middle Ages: A Graphic History, this new…

Ideal for idle reading with Edward Satie playing in the background, scholar of esotericism Tobias Churton will transport…

Earth was once a hostile and inhospitable place, roiling with volcanic eruptions and boiling seas. Somehow, in the…

For people who like getting their history more right, this is the story of the frequently unrecognized sherpas and…

This book offers a long-overdue correction of the historical record on the diplomatic and political relationships…