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As the dominant economic system is increasingly called into question, the time of the co-operative has well and truly come. Illustrating the history of the co-operative movement from its humble beginnings in the north of England to a worldwide network, this graphic novel presents a robust foundation for future well-being. Using a range of styles and cartoon pastiches, Polyp brings to life ideas and people who are rebooting a sustainable economy. Radical cartoonist and activist Polyp has worked with campaigning organizations around the world for over fifteen years. He lives and works in a co-operative housing complex in Manchester, England.

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'This wonderful book - hopefully destined for every school library and history syllabus - using all the force and power which only comics narrative can provide, is a sterling example of what people can do when working together and in unity and one no fair minded individual should miss.' Comicsreview.co.uk 'The story of the Co-operative movement's birth has been retold as never before.' ManchesterEveningNews 'The Co-operative Revolution is a gripping graphic novel.' Tribune Magazine

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Radical political cartoonist and activist Polyp has been working with campaigning organizations around the world for over 15 years, and is the author and illustrator of 'Big Bad World Cartoon Molotovs in the face of corporate rule' and illustrator of 'Speechless: World History Without Words. He lives and works within a large Co-operative housing block in Manchester, UK.

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