American Cult A Graphic History of Religious Cults in America from the Colonial Era to Today
American Cult: A Graphic History of Religious Cults in America from the Colonial Era to Today by Robyn Chapman, published by Silver Sprocket in February 2022, presents a detailed exploration of the diverse religious movements that have emerged in America. This 208-page hardcover edition delves into the stories of spiritual seekers from the 17th century to the present, highlighting the unique and often unconventional paths they have taken in their quest for meaning.
The book features contributions from over twenty cartoonists, who bring clarity and empathy to the narratives of various cults and their leaders. Readers will find a range of topics covered, including the historical context of these movements and the personal experiences of those involved. With themes rooted in religion and spirituality, American Cult offers a comprehensive look at how these groups have shaped American culture and individual lives throughout history.
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From its earliest days, America was a home for spiritual seekers.
In 1694, the religious tolerance of the Pennsylvania Colony enticed a Transylvanian monk and his forty followers to cross the Atlantic. Almost two hundred years later, a charismatic preacher founded a utopian community in Oneida, New York, that practiced socialism and free love. In the 1960s and ’70s, a new generation of seekers gathered in vegetarian restaurants in Los Angeles, Satanic coffee shops in New Orleans, and fortified communes in Philadelphia. And in the twenty-first century, gurus find their flocks through self-help seminars and get-rich-quick schemes.
Across the decades, Americans in search of divine truths have turned to unconventional prophets for the answers. Some of these prophets have demanded their faith, fortunes, and even their very lives. In American Cult, over twenty cartoonists explore the history of these groups with clarity and empathy–digging deep to find the human stories within.
Featuring the talents of Lara Antal, Brian “Box” Brown, Ryan Carey, Rosa Colón Guerra, Mike Dawson, Lisa Rosalie Eisenberg, Mike Freiheit, Emi Gennis, Andrew Greenstone, Janet Harvey, Josh Kramer, Jesse Lambert, Ellen Lindner, Lonnie Mann, Ben Passmore, Jim Rugg, Robert Sergel, Vreni Stollberger, Steve Teare, and J.T. Yost.
2021 PW Graphic Novel Critics Poll – Honorable Mention
2022 Cartoonist Studio Prize Nominee – Print Comics
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