ISBN: 9781621535058

Forces even the most sophisticated to rethink and rework their ideas of how images work in the world.--School Library Journal.* Traces the history of the swastika, from religious symbol t… Mehr…

Forces even the most sophisticated to rethink and rework their ideas of how images work in the world.--School Library Journal.* Traces the history of the swastika, from religious symbol to reviled symbol * More than 175 illustrations * Powerful examination of the impact of one graphic symbol on society. This acclaimed examination of the most powerful symbol ever created is now available in paperback. The rise and fall of the swastika, and its mysteries and misunderstandings, are fully explained and explored. Readers will be captivated by the twists and turns of the symbol’s fortunes, from its pre-Nazi religious and commercial uses, to the Nazi appropriation and misuse of the form, to its contemporary applications as both a racist and an apolitical logo. In a new afterword, author Steven Heller discusses the controversy around ideas to ban the symbol and public reaction to the book since it was first published. This is a classic story, masterfully told, about how one graphic symbol can endure and influence culture for generations.Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don''t aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers. Steven Heller, Books, The Swastika: Symbol Beyond Redemption? Books, Allworth<

ISBN: 9781621535058

The Swastiska is a powerful examination of the impact of one graphic symbol on society. Steven Heller traces the history of the swastika, from religious symbol to reviled symbol. With mor… Mehr…

The Swastiska is a powerful examination of the impact of one graphic symbol on society. Steven Heller traces the history of the swastika, from religious symbol to reviled symbol. With more than 175 illustrations, this close examination of the most powerful symbol ever created questions whether the symbol as we know it can be redeemed. The books delves into rise and fall of the swastika, and its mysteries and misunderstandings, are fully explained and explored. Readers will be captivated by the twists and turns of the symbol’s fortunes, from its pre-Nazi religious and commercial uses, to the Nazi appropriation and misuse of the form, to its contemporary applications as both a racist and an apolitical logo.Steven Heller’s discussion of the controversy around ideas to ban the symbol has created a classic story, masterfully told, and ultimately, it illustrates how one graphic symbol can endure and influence culture for generations.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. Steven Heller, Books, The Swastika: Symbol Beyond Redemption? Books, Allworth<