Description
The Process Explained for Idiots
Book Summary
A daily chronicle in the form of a humorous comic strip that captures the 93 most intense days of the Catalan independence process, from September 22nd to December 22nd, 2017. The author, Roger Pelàez, comments on and analyzes the outlawings, arrests, mobilizations, and police crackdowns with an implacable critical spirit, offering an irreverent and necessary look at understanding those tumultuous months. Laughter to keep from crying that never loses its critical tone.
What is it about?
Between September 22nd and December 22nd, 2017, Roger Pelàez set himself a titanic task: to create a daily chronicle, in a humorous comic strip format, of the independence process. Throughout 93 days marked by outlawings, arrests, constant mobilizations, police crackdowns, and votes with varying degrees of legitimacy, the comedian comments on, analyzes, and shrugs off current political events and the attitudes of politicians. Originally published on the portal Artefacte, this collection is an exercise in collective catharsis—having fun while everything falls apart—that never for a single moment abandons the critical spirit essential in extreme situations.
Main themes
- Graphic chronicle of the Catalan independence process (September–December 2017)
- Political humor and satire as a tool for social criticism
- Analysis of the attitude of politicians and institutions during the conflict
- Reflection on repression, mobilizations, and democratic legitimacy
- Collective catharsis through comedy in moments of crisis
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in the Catalan independence process from a critical and humorous perspective, as well as for followers of political comics and social satire. It is also ideal for those looking for an alternative and uninhibited view of recent political events in Catalonia, without giving up reflection or entertainment.
What this book offers
- A visual and humorous chronicle of the 93 key days of the Process, impossible to find in any other format.
- An exercise in collective catharsis that allows you to laugh to keep from crying in the face of political tension.
- An unfiltered, critical look at the attitude of politicians and institutions.
- A unique graphic testimony that combines current events with the sharpest satire.
Technical specifications
- Author: Peláez Viñas, Roger
- Publisher: Editorial Males Herbes
- Language: cat
- Subject: GRAPHIC NOVELS: TRUE STORIES AND NON-FICTION, HUMOR
- Collection: GRAPHIC NOVEL
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: February 2018
- Number of pages: 94
- Weight: 400 g
Editorial review
The Process Explained for Idiots is a singular work within the Catalan political comic landscape. Its strength lies in its ability to combine the most corrosive humor with a rigorous chronicle of events, offering a perspective that neither the media nor traditional analytical books can provide. For the reader interested in the period, this collection becomes an essential document, both for its formal originality and its critical courage. A title that connects directly with its target audience, especially those looking to understand the Process from an uninhibited and intelligent perspective.