"New York Times "bestseller
Tracing the emergence of Ayn Rand s philosophy of objectivism in the 1940s to her present-day influence, Darryl Cunningham s latest work of graphic-nonfiction investigation leads readers to the heart of the global financial crisis of 2008. Cunningham uses Rand s biography to illuminate the policies that led to the economic crash in the U.S. and in Europe, and how her philosophy continues to affect today s politics and policies, starting with her most noted disciple, economist Alan Greenspan (former chairman of the Federal Reserve). Cunningham also shows how right-wing conservatives, libertarians, and the Tea Party movement have co-opted Rand s teachings (and inherent contradictions) to promote personal gain and profit at the expense of the middle class. Tackling the complexities of economics by distilling them down to a series of concepts accessible to all age groups, Cunningham ultimately delivers a devastating analysis of our current economic world.
Praise for Darryl Cunningham:
It takes other authors whole books to say what Darryl Cunningham can say in a single illustration. Jon Ronson, author of "The Men Who Stare at Goats"
Cunningham s art has clean lines and a continuity that is often graceful, charming, and endearing. He speaks with quiet authority on his subjects, but is careful to cite a whole range of sources and research papers. "Independent"
It s good to see the arguments presented so well, clearly, and concisely . . . Cunningham delivers his message with style, great art, even moments of outright comedy." "Forbidden Planet"
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