{"product_id":"the-revolution-will-be-hilarious-9781479810826","title":"The Revolution Will Be Hilarious","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn insider's look at the power of comedy to effect social change\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Trevor Noah's \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Show\u003c\/i\u003e and Hasan Minhaj's \u003ci\u003ePatriot Act\u003c\/i\u003e, to Issa Rae's \u003ci\u003eInsecure\u003c\/i\u003e and Corey Ryan Forrester's Twitter feed, today's multi-platform comedy refuses to shy away from the social issues that define our time.As more comedians lean into social justice activism, they help reshape the entertainment industry and offer creative, dynamic avenues for social change. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Revolution Will Be Hilarious\u003c\/i\u003e offers a compelling insider's look at how comedy and social justice activists are working together in a revolutionary media moment. Caty Borum invites readers into an expanding, enterprising arena of participatory culture and politics through in-depth interviews with comedians, social justice leaders, and Hollywood players. Their insights shed light on questions such as: What role does comedy play in helping communities engage the public with challenging social issues? Ho\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaty Borum shows us why she is the leading expert in the field of comedy \u0026amp; social justice. \u003ci\u003eThe Revolution Will Be Hilarious \u003c\/i\u003eis essential reading for all the creative deviants out there who wish to engage with comedy as a form of artistic resistance. -- Josh Church, producer of Bros and George Carlin’s American Dream, Apatow Productions\u003cbr\u003eCaty Borum's analysis of the intersection of activism and humor highlights how much comedy plays a role in shaping the way we think and shaping the way we see the world as it is. This book also beautifully illustrates how humor can help us shape the world into what we hope it could be. There is no one more qualified to take us on such a journey than Caty Borum. -- Roy Wood Jr., Comedian, Correspondent, The Daily Show\u003cbr\u003eArguing that humor is a fuel that powers positive change, Borum shows up- close how comedians turn communities of laughter into communities of action. A fun read and full of insight, this book is essential for anyone interested in the business of comedy and the power of grassroots politics. -- Nick Marx and Matt Sienkiewicz, authors of That's Not Funny: How the Right Makes Comedy Work for Them\u003cbr\u003eThe book that comedy and social justice never knew it needed! The revelations, stories, and ideas presented are inspirational. A must-read for anyone who is interested in the intersection of entertainment and culture. -- Deniese Davis, founder\/CEO, Reform Media Group; co-executive producer, Insecure; producer, A Black Lady Sketch Show\u003cbr\u003eIn response to years of clear social upheaval in the United States, from renewed fights for social justice to new threats of authoritarianism, a new, diverse set of comedy voices are using humor in their activism. Caty Borum chronicles this phenomenon in her entertaining book \u003ci\u003eThe Revolution Will Be Hilarious.\u003c\/i\u003e * Foreword Reviews *\u003cbr\u003eAn important addition to support multidisciplinary research in the social sciences and fine arts, with a wide appeal for those interested in the role of activist comedy on emerging social media platforms. * Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Revolution Will Be Hilarious\u003c\/i\u003e shows how much media can emerge, converge, and use comedy as an effective tool for bringing about lasting change. -- Brian Boone * Vulture *\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is clear from reading \u003ci\u003eThe Revolution Will Be Hilarious\u003c\/i\u003e that Borum cares quite deeply about the\u003cbr\u003e power of civic organizations to drive social and political change and that her active, engaged scholarship is\u003cbr\u003e helping to promote a revolution that is both funny and impactful....Borum shows us just what can happen when comedians and activists work together to promote social change.\u003c\/p\u003e * International Journal of Communication *","brand":"New York University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409052770647,"sku":"9781479810826","price":62.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781479810826.jpg?v=1730505259","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-revolution-will-be-hilarious-9781479810826","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}