Draw the Line - by The Draw the Line Artists (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"A fantastic list of ways that people can begin to shape change. Artists continue to point the way!" --adrienne maree brown, author of the New York Times Best Seller, Pleasure Activism

Are you feeling fed up with the current political landscape? Over 100 amazing comic artists show you unique actions any one of us can take turn things around.

A To Do list for changing the world. Artists share their passion and commitment to make things better in this fun and engaging collection. From simple ideas like signing a petition or going on a march, to more imaginative ones like becoming a 'raging granny' (old ladies who use their innocuous looks to gain entry into places like board meetings or arms fairs, and then create havoc). Many things can be done immediately, with little or no money at all. Others require a bit more planning. But all of them are steps that anyone can take if they want to enact change.

Review Quotes

"This would make a nifty gift for a progressive-minded recent graduate, or a motivational charge-up for anyone looking to start fresh with best intentions. . . . A cheerful and practical list of progressive to-do items. The mix of diverse art styles supports the book's message that wide-scale change must be a community effort, with single-page comics and illustrations created by 106 artists from 16 countries, including known names such as Lucy Knisley, Dave McKean, Sarah Mirk, Bishakh Som, and Jim Terry along with newcomers." --Publishers Weekly

"A fantastic list of ways that people can begin to shape change. Artists continue to point the way!" --adrienne maree brown, author of the New York Times Best Seller, Pleasure Activism

"One of the truly brilliant comics of our time. It shows, with splendid art, just what people can do to save the world in all its wonders, from destruction, and to re-create their own lives in the process." --Paul Buhle, editor of Wobblies! and Howard Zinn's A People's History of American Empire

"An indispensable resource that squashes the old excuse 'I don't know how to help.' "--Ezra Claytan Daniels, author of Upgrade Soul

"Now I know what to do! A variety of graphic styles and media motivates readers to take up the challenge. One worth meeting when you hold such a vibrant guide in your hands. Pass it on to everyone you know!" --Glynnis Fawkes, author of Persephone's Garden

"Really engaging! A delightful collection of cartoonists tackling important issues and ideas."

--Joel Christian Gill, author of Fights

"A picture truly is worth a thousand words. The book offers a global lineup of talent, and no matter what one's capabilities are, the book suggests a host of choices, for individuals, families, educators, and activist groups." --Karen Green, Curator for Comics and Cartoons, Columbia University

"These irresistible bite-sized ideas add up to an explosion of hope." --Sabrina Jones, author of Our Lady of Birth Control

"Despair is not a revolutionary emotion. The radical approach leads to action. This book invites each of us to become a hero and to build a better world. That's a great place to start!" --Seth Tobocman, author of The Face of Struggle and founder of the magazine World War 3 Illustrated

About the Author

The Draw the Line Artists are over 100 artists from sixteen countries who illustrate positive political actions in comic form. All have agreed to donate their proceeds from the sale of this book to Choose Love, a nonprofit organization helping refugees and displaced people around the world.