On Tyranny : Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century (Graphic Edition) – Snyder Timothy (2021)

This graphic edition of historian Timothy Snyder’s book presents twenty lessons for surviving and resisting America’s turn toward authoritarianism, with visual storytelling by illustrator Nora Krug. On Tyranny draws on the darkest moments of twentieth-century history, from Nazism to Communism, to offer practical guidance on resisting modern authoritarianism. The lessons include taking responsibility for the symbols used in the present and their effect on the future, investigating everything independently and thoroughly, and choosing personal, individual language instead of clichéd phrases designed for mass appeal. For this edition, Nora Krug applies the inventive visual approach of Belonging, combining graphic memoir, collage-style scrapbook, historical narrative and a collection of memories. Her artwork gives new colour and force to Snyder’s historical references, transforming the concise guide into a visually striking reflection on resistance. In a time of uncertainty and instability, this edition emphasizes the importance of taking an active, conscious and deliberate part in resisting authoritarianism.