{"title":"Ben Passmore","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the vibrant world of Ben Passmore, a distinguished voice in the realm of graphic novels. Known for his captivating storytelling and striking artwork, Passmore delves into themes of identity, politics, and social justice, creating narratives that resonate with readers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Arms to Hold You Up\u003c\/em\u003e is a notable work in his collection, showcasing his unique ability to blend the personal with the political, offering readers a profound exploration of contemporary issues through a visually arresting medium. Passmore's work doesn't just tell a story; it challenges and engages, prompting reflection long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those who appreciate the artistry and depth of graphic novels, Ben Passmore's collection is a testament to the power of the medium to enlighten and entertain. Whether you're a longtime fan of graphic narratives or new to the genre, Passmore's books are an essential addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-arms-to-hold-you-up-by-ben-passmore-9781787333567","title":"Black Arms to Hold You Up","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whirlwind graphic history of Black life in America from the award-winning political cartoonist Ben Passmore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the summer of 2020, and downtown Philly is up in flames. \"You're not out in the streets with everyone else?\" Ronnie asks his ambivalent son, Ben, shambling in with arms full of used books—the works of Malcolm X, Robert F. Williams, Assata and Sanyika Shakur, among others. \"Black liberation is your fight, too.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo begins \u003cem\u003eBlack Arms to Hold You Up\u003c\/em\u003e, a boisterous, darkly funny, and sobering march through Black militant history. From Robert Charles's shootout with the police in 1900, to the Black Power movement in the 1960s, to the Los Angeles and George Floyd uprisings of the 1990s and the aughts, readers will tumble through more than a century of armed resistance against the racist state alongside Ben—and meet firsthand the mothers and fathers of the movement, whose stories were as tragic as they were heroic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat, after so many decades lost to state violence, is there left to fight for? Deeply researched, vibrantly drawn, and bracingly introspective, \u003cem\u003eBlack Arms to Hold You Up\u003c\/em\u003e dares to find the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076270375148,"sku":"9781787333567","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4a1ef347f090b5eb6cb1a271921e55f8.jpg?v=1765221337"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ben-passmore.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}