"A robust examination of South Africa’s complex, storied history highlighting faces of radical justice.” — Kirkus, starred review

 

 

"A robust examination of South Africa’s complex, storied history highlighting faces of radical justice.” — Kirkus, starred review   OUT NOW All Rise: Resistance and Rebellion in South Africa All Rise: Resistance and Rebellion in South Africa revives six true stories of resistance by marginalized South Africans against the country’s colonial government in the years leading up to Apartheid. In six parts—each of which is illustrated by a different South African artist—All Rise shares the long-forgotten struggles of ordinary, working-class women and men who defended the disempowered during a tumultuous period in South African history. From immigrants and miners to tram workers and washerwomen, the everyday people in these stories bore the brunt of oppression and in some cases risked their lives to bring about positive change for future generations.   This graphic anthology breathes new life into a history dominated by icons, and promises to inspire all readers to become everyday activists and allies. The diverse creative team behind All Rise, from an array of races, genders, and backgrounds, is a testament to the multicultural South Africa dreamed of by the heroes in these stories—true stories of grit, compassion, and hope, now being told for the first time in print.   Join us for a special event! Join author Richard Conyngham and illustrator Tumi Mamabolo for an online event: Archives as Storytelling on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, EDT. The two will discuss how the All Rise team was able to construct narratives of six cases of resistance and rebellion from the period loosely known as the “Union years.” The pair will also explore the ways artists and creative writers can make use of archival materials, and how archives and primary sources can be an effective avenue for creative work. Hosted by Interference Archive.   Register for the event and learn more about Interference Archive here.

 

REVIEWS “The illustrators’ rich, evocative artwork in a variety of styles and color palettes adds layers of texture and context to the primary source documents, bringing life to the people and places in a reverential way. The text breathes life into stories of courage that need to be heard. A robust examination of South Africa’s complex, storied history highlighting faces of radical justice.” —Kirkus, starred review   “Conyngham scoured archives and court records and from them pieced together portraits of everyday heroes who attempted to fight unjust treatment […] this accessible work of essential history will be welcomed on the shelves of activists & students alike” —Publishers Weekly   “These are smaller, lesser-known stories of South Africa’s past, but no less powerful and important. The tales told within the pages of All Rise are anchored in history, and elevated by subtle and nuanced characters, written with recognition and respect for their roles in these important events. The diversity of art flavours each tale with its own distinct atmosphere, complimenting and enhancing Conyngham’s writing and making every story uniquely accessible.”— Luke Molver, author/illustrator of King Shaka: Zulu Legend   “Exhaustively researched, beautifully illustrated, completely unflinching. All Rise is exactly what a historical comic should be.”— C.Spike Trotman, Cartoonist, Founder: Iron Circus Comics   “Between the covers of All Rise, Richard Conyngham and a team – no a confederation – of South African artists pull back the curtains on the hidden history of popular resistance to oppression in South Africa before apartheid. Excavated from their hiding places in the archives, these are the virtually untold stories of working men and women – washers, miners, immigrant laborers, farmers. Most importantly, these stories are made legible to anyone, anywhere, as universal histories of defiance and struggle that use art and text to do more than either could alone. Splendid to read on your own, this is also a brilliant tool for the classroom or seminar, complete with original evidence and a plethora of supporting material.”— Trevor R. Getz, author of Abina and the Important Men

 

WRITTEN BY         Richard Conyngham

 

ILLUSTRATED BY

 

Saaid Rahbeeni    André Trantraal   Nathan Trantraal   Liz Clarke

 

Dada Khanyisa   Tumi Mamabolo   Mark Modimola

 

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