Spotlight on the Genius That Is Joe Sacco #[nn]
In "Industrial Revolution," Joe Sacco delivers a sharp, incisive take on history with his signature blend of meticulous research and sly humor. This 1994 Fantagraphics gem, written, drawn, inked, and lettered entirely by Sacco, presents a radical reimagining of the Industrial Revolution as a single-day prank—offering a fresh, provocative lens on how we remember the past. The cover, also by Sacco, captures the story’s irreverent spirit with its stark, precise lines.
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Sacco informs the world that the Industrial Revolution did not take several decades to develop, but was a 'prank' developed over a single day.
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