American Oligarch: Elon Musk

Darryl Cunningham’s graphic biography of Elon Musk goes into the mind and tumultuous journey of the world’s richest man. Using his pictographic style, Cunningham peels back myth to deliver a portrait of Musk. Spanning generations, the book traces Musk’s journey from South Africa to tech power and far-right politics. Elucidating the rise of Tesla and SpaceX, Cunningham captures the tension and chaos of the oligarch.

This biography reveals the interactions of ideas, drive, and ambition. The book offers a look at Musk’s rise, leadership style, and appetite for risk-taking, propelling him into a unique position as an unelected private business owner with unprecedented political power. The book comes with a clear warning of his potentially dystopian vision of a world that exists for the personal gain of the rich.