Pigeons!: A Fable for Our Times
Pigeons!: A Fable for Our Times
Pigeons!: A Fable for Our Times
Description
Description
A contemporary political allegory of power, to remind us of the dangers of following a dictator and surrendering your freedom.Life is simple for the pigeons. They have no desire to contemplate their future or take control of it. Free from responsibility, they are all too willing to submit to a strong authority. This is precisely what a cruel and power-hungry crow was waiting for--a perfect opportunity to wield his natural talents as a tyrant. The crow enforces law and order, but also terror and arbitrary rules. Everyone seems to accept this situation--or maybe, they are too scared to resist. Until an idealistic seagull steps in, determined to challenge the system through debate and free elections.
About the Author
About the Author
Marc Chalvin was born in Paris. He began working as a professional illustrator in 1990, and since then his work has appeared in various widespread newspapers and periodicals. He does artwork for media and advertising as well. He has published several books based on everyday life in the workplace Le Modele M, Les Profs, La Biotechnologie Vous Facilite la Vie, and Reproduction Interdite. And he published his first comic book Rien que de l'Amour in 2003.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Chalvin's elegant black-and-white charcoal-style drawings perfectly match the minimalist story line, while the inherent humor of his cartoony anthropomorphic characters and quippy dialogue helps this bleak allegory go down easily. The result is just pointed enough to draw blood." --Publishers Weekly
"A perfect parable for our times. A darkly cynical yet comedic look at the politics of fear." --Badiucao and Melissa Chan, authors of You Must Take Part in Revolution
"A poignant, droll, and expertly drawn exploration of the appeal of authoritarianism. As an American, I found this hits very close to home." --Jen Sorensen, political cartoonist for The Nib
"An allegory of the dangers of dictatorship, at a moment in history when democracy is under threat in the United States and around the world." --Seth Tobocman, author of The Face of Struggle
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Street Noise Books
Pub date:
2025-12-02
Length:
192 pages
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