1933: In a small German state, the last democratic election is about to take place before a failed artist named Hitler seizes power. The election is Hitler's chance to manipulate events that will lead to the death of millions. 2010: After a man dies during a political act inspired by a work of art, the artist flees to Europe to escape her guilt. Through a chance meeting she discovers the truth of the 1933 election. The past becomes pivotal as she decides her future. The Listener reveals one of the world's most tragic acts of spin doctoring while weaving a compelling tale of complacency, art, power, and murder. It is a startling little-known story that changed the course of history.

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Title: The Listener
Publisher: Arbeiter Ring Publishing,U.S.
Publication Date: 2011
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1894037480
ISBN 13: 9781894037488
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair

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1933: In a small German state, the last democratic election is about to take place before a failed artist named Hitler seizes power. Now: A man dies during a political act inspired by a sculpture. The artist who created it flees to Europe to escape her guilt. Through a chance meeting she discovers the truth of the 1933 election. The past becomes pivotal as she decides her future.

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David Lester is a graphic designer, cartoonist, guitarist in the rock duo Mecca Normal; the author of The Gruesome Acts of Capitalism; creator of the "Actually, I like crap" t-shirt; creator of the poster series Inspired Agitators; Art Director of BC BookWorld; Lester also does a weekly illustration, with text by Mecca Normal bandmate Jean Smith, for Magnet Magazine; and together, Jean and David give a presentation/lecture called How Art & Music Can Change the World. Most recently he was the artist/writer of the graphic novel, The Listener (a finalist for a 2011 ForeWord Reviews' graphic novel of the year award).

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