In the latest issue of Kirkus Reviews, Eric Liebetrau discusses “Zodiac”:
– It seems fitting to begin with one of the most outspoken visual artists of the 21st century: Chinese exile Ai Weiwei. Zodiac: A Graphic Memoir, written with Elettra Stamboulis and illustrated by Gianluca Costantini (Ten Speed Press, January 23), “blends manifesto and fairy tale,” as our reviewer described the work in a starred review. This edifying follow-up to Ai’s first memoir, 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows, consistently and provocatively criticizes China’s authoritarian political system, concluding with a sharp observation relevant to anyone pursuing a creative endeavor: “Any artist who isn’t an activist is a dead artist.”
The photo of the book is by @FlatRiverComLib in Judd St. Greenville, Michigan.
