The Reddest Rose Unfolds
The Death of Love Under Late Capitalism
$36.55
- 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. Her acclaimed work, The Reddest Rose Unfolds, a graphic novel exploring romantic love, has achieved remarkable success with over 150,000 copies sold in France and Germany alone. A revised edition of this book is slated for reissue in English in Fall 2026 by Seven Stories Press.
Strömquist’s Fruit of Knowledge, a graphic novel delving into the societal obsession with and stigmatization of women’s bodies, has sold over 200,000 copies globally and has been translated into more than twenty-six languages. This work will also be reissued in a revised edition by Seven Stories Press in Spring 2027.
Her latest book, The Oracle Speaks (Seven Stories, Fall 2026), offers a humorous perspective on the evolution of the health and wellness industry and the commodification of shame.
Strömquist is the recipient of numerous prestigious comics awards, including Germany’s Max Und Moritz Prize, Sweden’s Adamson Award, and the international EWK Award. In addition to her graphic novel work, she is a radio presenter and hosts a podcast focused on cultural criticism. Strömquist 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 encompassing picture books, graphic novels, poetry, and academic manuscripts.
Her recent literary translation projects 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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