Street Spirit: The Power of Protest and Mischief

Street Spirit is a celebration of 50 extraordinary protests and demonstrations from around the world that have used humor, courage, absurdity and creativity to make their mark. Among the many instances of imaginative defiance within, you’ll discover the surprising impact of Lego figures in Siberia, red-hatted dwarves in Poland, and a donkey holding a press conference in Azerbaijan—not to mention the story of how Darth Vader helped to effect a global arms treaty. With over 100 photographs and accompanying commentary on the power of non-violent protest from human rights campaigner Steve Crawshaw, who has been an eye-witness to some of the most dramatic demonstrations of recent years, Street Spirit is a unique visual guide that will inspire, enlighten and entertain.

Steve Crawshaw is a journalist, author and human rights advocate, who has witnessed many instances of street protest, worked at Human Rights Watch and is currently Director of the Office of the Secretary General at Amnesty International. He is also the co-author of Small Acts of Resistance. Ai Weiwei is China's most famous artist, and an activist who has in the past been detained for months, for being openly critical of the Chinese government.