Franklin Rosemont Livres

The expanded edition of Kornbluh's work on the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) offers an extensive exploration of its history, culture, and art, featuring the complete original text alongside new material. Highlights include a fresh introduction and bibliography by Wobbly scholar Fred Thompson, an insightful essay on Wobbly cartoons by Franklin Rosemont, and over three dozen additional illustrations. This comprehensive 450-page volume captures the essence of the IWW's legacy, emphasizing both its nobility and the injustices faced by its members.

Exploring the concept of wrong numbers, this work delves into the unexpected connections they create and their deeper meanings. Blending humor with surrealism, it serves as both a philosophical treatise and a guide to an ideal existence. The narrative introduces a diverse array of historical figures, including Gnostics, poets, and anarchists, who embody nonconformity and creativity. Authored by Franklin Rosemont, a key figure in American surrealism, the book reflects on the intersections of art, thought, and the human experience.

Exploring the evolution of surrealism since the 1960s, this collection features twenty essays by Franklin Rosemont, a key figure in contemporary surrealism. It delves into diverse topics, including the politics of humor, wilderness, and critiques of whiteness, while documenting significant developments within the movement. The essays also highlight the contributions of various artists across disciplines, showcasing how their work embodies surrealism's transformative essence. Richly illustrated, this volume serves as both a historical account and a celebration of surrealist creativity.

A monumental work, expansive in scope, covering the life, times and culture of that most famous of the Wobblies - songwriter, poet, hobo, thinker, humourist, martyr - Joe Hill. It is a journey into the Wobbly culture that made Hill and the capitalist culture that killed him. Many aspects of the life and lore of Joe Hill receive their first and only discussion in IWW historian Franklin Rosemont's opus. Collected too is Joe Hill's art, plus scores of other images featuring Hill-inspired art by IWW illustrators from Ralph Chaplin to Carlos Cortez.

Exploring the life and cultural impact of a prominent Wobbly figure, this work delves into the social issues he championed, including capitalism, white supremacy, and industrial unionism, highlighting their ongoing relevance. It features a comprehensive collection of his art and illustrations by various labor artists, making it a vital resource for those interested in the IWW and radical countercultures in the U.S. The author captures the essence of Joe Hill's revolutionary spirit, emphasizing his enduring legacy through music and activism.