{"title":"Jack Lowery","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of books by Jack Lowery, a distinguished author known for his riveting narratives in the realms of history and military. Jack Lowery brings a unique perspective to the often complex and intense subjects he explores, delivering them with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eIt Was Vulgar and It Was Beautiful\u003c\/em\u003e. This compelling book delves into intricate historical events, offering readers a vivid and engaging account that is both informative and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a keen interest in history or military affairs, Jack Lowery's books are a treasure trove of knowledge and insight. Dive into his meticulously researched and beautifully written works to gain a deeper understanding of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the world through Jack Lowery's eyes and find yourself captivated by the stories he so masterfully tells.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"it-was-vulgar-and-it-was-beautiful","title":"It Was Vulgar and It Was Beautiful","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1980s, the AIDS pandemic was annihilating queer people, intravenous drug users, and communities of colour in America, and disinformation about the disease ran rampant. Out of the activist group ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power), an art collective that called itself Gran Fury formed to campaign against corporate greed, government inaction, stigma, and public indifference to the epidemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWriter Jack Lowery examines Gran Fury's art and activism from iconic images like the \"Kissing Doesn't Kill\" poster to the act of dropping piles of fake bills onto the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Lowery offers a complex, moving portrait of a collective and its members, who built essential solidarities with each other and whose lives evidenced the profound trauma of enduring the AIDS crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGran Fury and ACT UP's strategies are still used frequently by the activists leading contemporary movements. In an era when structural violence and the devastation of COVID-19 continue to target the most vulnerable, this belief in the power of public art and action persists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt Was Vulgar and It Was Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e provides a compelling exploration of these themes, offering insights into the enduring legacy of art and activism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45712267280620,"sku":"9781645036586","price":56.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781645036586.jpg?v=1725983054"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jack-lowery.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}