On Tyranny Graphic Edition

On Tyranny — Graphic Edition

by Timothy Snyder • Illustrated Adaptation

When Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny was first published in 2017, it became an instant bestseller—offering clarity, grounding, and urgently needed guidance as the U.S. confronted the rise of authoritarianism. In twenty concise lessons, Snyder draws from world history to illuminate how democracies fall and, crucially, how individuals can act to resist repression, fascism, and political manipulation.

This graphic edition transforms Snyder’s essential text into a visually powerful and deeply accessible format. Illustrated in an evocative collage style with inventive page layouts, it breathes new life into each lesson—at turns chilling, empowering, and profoundly hopeful.

A vital read for anyone who cares about civic courage, historical awareness, and the protection of democratic values.

Format Details

• Format: Full-color graphic edition

• Author: Timothy Snyder

• Art Style: Collage, layered, conceptual storytelling

• Publisher: Microcosm Publishing & Distribution

• Themes: Democracy • Resistance • Media literacy • Civic responsibility

About Microcosm Publishing & Distribution

“Microcosm Publishing & Distribution is a fiercely independent publisher and distributor that empowers readers to make positive changes in their lives, their communities, and their world.
Their books and zines focus on gender, self-care, mental health, punk culture, DIY ethos, witchcraft, social justice, and all the beautifully ‘too niche’ topics mainstream publishing tends to overlook.
Founded in 1996 in Cleveland and now based in both Cleveland and Portland, OR, Microcosm has grown from zines in a milk crate to warehouses filled with books, stickers, patches, card decks, and more — all fueled by the belief that a better world is possible, and we build it together.”