Hyper-Capitalism

‘A truly unique, page-turning graphical account … Gonick and Kasser pull off the monumental feat of rendering an otherwise dry and complex social-economic topic as clear, entertaining, informative, and even hilarious in spots. Hyper-Capitalism is a remarkable, essential and hopeful book for our times. To embrace and act upon its message is to live better.’

-- Nomi Prins, author of All the Presidents’ Bankers and It Takes a Pillage

‘Like fish who don’t know they live in polluted water (because it’s everywhere), many people don’t know they live in economically, socially, and politically polluted societies. Hyper-Capitalism, in lucid prose and delightful graphics, pulls back the curtain with crystal clarity. I can’t think of a better book for young people to read as they chart their futures.’

-- Barry Schwartz, author of The Costs of Living, The Paradox of Choice, and Why We Work

‘This book explains much about how the world works, and why it increasingly doesn’t. Read it soon, before we lose any more ice caps.’

-- Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature and Deep Economy

‘A clear and concise description of how the market economy functions, why it encourages the worst aspects of human nature, and how we can cope in an age of excess.’

-- John Gowdy, Professor of Economics and Professor of Science and Technology Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

‘A great introduction to the current state of the economy and what can be done about it, and a solid addition for Gonick’s many fans.’

* Library Journal *

‘A timely counter to those who celebrate predatory economics as the best of all possible financial worlds.’

* Kirkus Reviews *
Praise for Larry Gonick

‘Larry Gonick should get an Oscar for humour and a Pulitzer for history.’

-- Richard Saul Wurman, author and creator of the TED conference

‘Hyper-Capitalism is very funny.’

-- Erin Britton * Nudge Boo