The Plot by Will Eisner

In June I read the brilliant The Plot by Will Eisner, which traces the history of the antisemitic pamphlet The Protocols of the Elders of Zion from its creation by an anti-modernist Russian faction at the turn of the century, through the many ways that it has been disproved, to its continuing and disturbing existence today. This is a brilliant work on the relationship between hatred, prejudice, propaganda and political opportunism, using the comics format to stay accessible and focused. Eisner’s art is gorgeous, of course. It is sad and disturbing and it makes me really angry at the stupidity and sheer dumb hate in this world. I recommend it very, very highly.