The Reddest Rose Unfolds
The Death of Love Under Late Capitalism
$51.26
- Paperback
168 pages
- Release Date
24 November 2026
Summary
Mixing unbridled humor with social theory in graphic novel form, artist Liv Strömquist examines our ideas of romantic love through the ages to explain our modern inability to genuinely connect.
New and revised edition
In this long-form comic essay, Strömquist walks us through the evolution and perception of romantic love in her distinctly irreverent style. Strömquist takes on philosophers and pop-culture figures alike—from Socrates to Leonardo DiCaprio and Bey…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781644215791 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1644215799 |
| Author: | Melissa Bowers, Liv Stromquist |
| Publisher: | Seven Stories Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Seven Stories Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 168 |
| Release Date: | 24 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 172mm x 241mm |
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Critics Review
“An irreverent, scathing critique of our modern way of love, staunchly steeped in ancient and modern philosophy… . Strömquist brilliantly, empathically posits that our modern capitalist system erodes the allure of the other and narrows our approach to the pursuit of romantic partners to essentially seeking narcissistic reflections of our selves.”—Kirkus
Melissa Bowers
Liv Strömquist
Liv Strömquist is a Swedish graphic novelist celebrated for her distinctive blend of sociology, philosophy, history, and humor presented in graphic novel form. Her book The Reddest Rose Unfolds (Seven Stories, 2027), a work exploring romantic love, has achieved remarkable success, selling over 150,000 copies in France and Germany alone. Fruit of Knowledge (Seven Stories, 2028), which delves into the societal obsession with and stigmatization of women’s bodies, has sold more than 200,000 copies globally and has been translated into over twenty-six languages. Her latest publication, The Oracle Speaks (Seven Stories, 2027), offers a humorous examination of the evolution of the health and wellness industry and the commodification of shame. Strömquist’s contributions to the comics world have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Max Und Moritz Prize in Germany, the Swedish Adamson Award, and the international EWK Award. In addition to her work as a graphic novelist, she is a radio presenter and hosts a podcast focused on cultural criticism. Strömquist currently resides in Malmö, Sweden, with her family.
Melissa Bowers
Melissa Bowers is a translator and editor based in Seattle, Washington. She is an ATA-certified Swedish-to-English translator and an experienced copy editor with a diverse portfolio that includes picture books, graphic novels, poetry, and academic manuscripts. Her recent literary translation credits include Emma AdBåge’s The Wound (Arctis Books, Oct 2025) and Moa Romanova’s Buff Soul and Goblin Girl (Fantagraphics Books). Bowers received a 2021 Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material for her translation of Goblin Girl.
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