The Little Book Of Shocking Global Facts

by Barnbrook Studio

Combining startling graphic imagery with truly shocking facts gathered from the world's most authoritative sources, The Little Book of Shocking Global Facts is a powerful visual manifesto by the world's most respected graphic designer, Jonathan Barnbrook and his studio.

How is it that the developed world spends billions of dollars annually on weaponry, while the poor of the developing world have no access to education, medicines or even clean drinking water? What exactly is the relationship between cheap goods on the high street and the wage-slavery of sweatshops? How have large corporations branded the world in which we live?

The Little Book of Shocking Global Facts addresses these questions and many more besides, through its thought-provoking imagery and the persuasiveness of its first-rate research. This landmark publication demonstrates compellingly through words and pictures that unfettered globalisation is a highly destructive force when used for profit or political power, and that a new compassionate world order needs to be instigated. This important manifesto for global change will undoubtedly change its readers hearts and minds.

Genres: Nonfiction, Design

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2010

Reviews

[Nandini]

A must have book in every school. It makes for an excellent light reading. Most importantly, it makes one think about the solutions to tackle the present challenges for the whole world.

[Thaizi Ono]

This book is very well-designed with great colors and amazing infographics.
In addition, accurate global facts explained in a brief and objective style.

[liberal sprinkles]

this review is adapted from a longer one at my blog liberal sprinkles


This book has lots of things I love - facts, data, infographics. Best of all, they are all presented in such a cool and fun way, making all the facts - which might otherwise seem heavy and boring - really fun. It's also a visual artwork. The infographics are very cleverly conceived and so creatively executed.

This is a great book for anyone who loves facts and infographics, or anyone who appreciates smart, colorful visualization of hard data.

[NuHunni]

i LOVEEEE this book...it made learning and acknowledging worlds shocking facts extremely fun!!!

[Jade]

Awesome graphics and information!

[Gennie]

Accurate facts about the world and some major issues. Infographics were sometimes distracting or portrayed the data poorly.

[Miguel Barrera]

Great book to know about global inequality facts about our world