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The super-rich are often portrayed as self-made, as if their wealth was created entirely by their own efforts. But is this true? In his latest book of graphic analysis, cartoonist Darryl Cunningham examines the evidence in his graphic biographies of media baron Rupert Murdoch, oil and gas tycoons Charles and David Koch, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Cunningham wanted to focus on their stories because 'the values of our society tend to be those of white males - they are the ones who hold all the levers of power through ownership of the media, political influence and control of the economy'. Cunningham makes comparisons with the 'Gilded Age' (1870s to 1900), the last period in America in which a few individuals gained colossal wealth. Carnegie, Rockefeller, JP Morgan, Cornelius Vanderbilt and others made fortunes, but also helped create the modern world of railroads, manufacturing, and finance. What essential elements have the modern equivalents brought us? Despite the often reported disadvantages brought by the widening gulf between the poorest and the super rich, are such wealthy individuals necessary to finance technological progress? Would we be poorer without them?
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- PublisherMyriad Editions (Graphic Novels)
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1912408228
- ISBN 13 9781912408221
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages240
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The super-rich are often portrayed as self-made, as if their wealth was created entirely by their own efforts. But is this true? In his latest book of graphic analysis, cartoonist Darryl Cunningham examines the evidence in his graphic biographies of media baron Rupert Murdoch, oil and gas tycoons Charles and David Koch, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Cunningham wanted to focus on their stories because 'the values of our society tend to be those of white males - they are the ones who hold all the levers of power through ownership of the media, political influence and control of the economy'. Cunningham makes comparisons with the 'Gilded Age' (1870s to 1900), the last period in America in which a few individuals gained colossal wealth. Carnegie, Rockefeller, JP Morgan, Cornelius Vanderbilt and others made fortunes, but also helped create the modern world of railroads, manufacturing, and finance. What essential elements have the modern equivalents brought us? Despite the often reported disadvantages brought by the widening gulf between the poorest and the super rich, are such wealthy individuals necessary to finance technological progress? Would we be poorer without them?'Darryl gives up the ammunition of information to help us decide how we live - he is my Open University.' - Robin Ince'A beautifully drawn expos of the men who burnt the planet. Each picture is worth far more than a thousand complex academic words.' - Danny Dorling'A speedy and compulsive read. This is a brilliant way to convey complex tales full of intrigue and dirty deeds.' - Patrick Allen Who are the super-rich, and why do they have such disproportionate political and cultural influence? How did they acquire their wealth, and what are their lives like? Have they enjoyed advantages that have aided their success? Are Trump, Branson, Gates and Murdoch today's equivalent of Rockefeller, Carnegie, JP Morgan and Vanderbilt? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781912408221
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