JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mob Rules.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 28. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sacco, Joe 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Joe Sacco's graphic narrative, *The Once and Future Riot*, which documents a 2013 riot in Uttar Pradesh, India, and explores the narratives surrounding political and sectarian violence. Sacco, a prominent figure in comics journalism known for his previous works like *Palestine*, examines how politicians manipulate public perception and the aftermath of violence to divide communities. Through interviews and personal observations, he analyzes the complexities of conflict, the distortion of facts, and the cyclical nature of violence, while also reflecting on the broader implications for democracy and societal hope. The book is noted for its artistic merit and timely relevance, resonating with contemporary issues in various contexts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/07, Vol. 272, Issue 28, p16
  • Document Type:Arts/Entertainment Review
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:186821953
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