Sometimes the best way to soothe your anxiety about the state of the world can be to read thoughtful writing by people who really get it. Drawing on his own experiences of censorship in China, Ai Weiwei makes a rallying cry for free speech that feels urgently necessary in these troubling times of increased state suppression. While censorship is often associated more with authoritarian regimes, this short, sharp essay argues that it is equally prevalent in societies that could be considered more liberal and democratic. Recommended for those who like to think critically about power, ideology, and the boundaries of free speech.

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Who wrote it?
Ai Weiwei, artist, activist, and one of the world's most influential cultural figures

How does it come?
Hardback. 17.6 x 11 cm. 88 pages