The Chapo Guide to Revolution
| Company type | Book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Products | Satirical political book |
| Owner | Touchstone |
The Chapo Guide to Revolution: A Manifesto Against Logic, Facts, and Reason is a satirical work published in 2018 by the hosts of the American political humor podcast Chapo Trap House. Released through Touchstone, the book entered the New York Times Best Seller list at number 6 in the Hardcover Nonfiction category.
Content
This volume offers a critical examination of U.S. history and capitalism while delivering sharp satire aimed at the two dominant American political parties. It features illustrations by Eli Valley. Initially, the book included parodied versions of various comic strips, which were later omitted due to legal concerns.
Reception
Critics from Salon, Paste, Newsweek, and Harper's Magazine praised the book. In contrast, Politico issued a negative critique, describing it as potentially the "most foolish book ever written about socialism."
External links
- The Chapo Guide to Revolution at Simon & Schuster