The Art of Rebellion: Dispatches from Hong Kong

by Ben Hillier

One of the most explosive radicalisations of the twenty-first century swept Hong Kong in 2019-20 as a campaign against an extradition bill transformed into a mass rebellion for democratic rights. After millions took to the streets in peaceful demonstrations, the local government unleashed waves of repression. Undeterred, tens of thousands of young workers and high school and university students, backed by an immense solidarity movement, held their ground against heavily armed police across the territory. This collection of writings, complemented by vivid images and artwork of the revolt, provides a frontline account of a city fighting to preserve its autonomy in the face of the Chinese Communist Party's encroachments.

Genres: Politics, China

258 pages, Paperback

First published August 10, 2020

Reviews

[Tom J · Rating 4 out of 5]

well written and interspersed throughout with beautiful and often striking artwork, it’s a little hard to read this and not think “you finished the book too early”. clearly the fault lines described in the book are as fractious as ever, but we’re yet to see them fully realised as of writing and it does make the book a bit empty towards the latter half.

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sharp analysis, eloquent prose, amazing artwork. Full of inspiration.

[sav✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic!