Defiant and explosive, SCUM Manifesto was harshly criticized when it first appeared in 1968. Valerie Solanas, the woman who shot Andy Warhol, self-published the book shortly before becoming an infamous name and being committed to a mental institution. This work has proven to be visionary, not only as a radical feminist analysis ahead of its time—predicting artificial insemination, ATMs, and a feminist uprising against the lack of representation in the arts—but also as a powerful testament to the rage of an abused and impoverished woman.

"Living in this society is, at best, utterly boring, and no aspect of society is relevant to women. Responsible, civic-minded, thrill-seeking women are left with nothing but overthrowing the government, eliminating the monetary system, establishing total automation, and destroying the male sex." – Valerie Solanas

This edition includes an introduction by philosopher Avital Ronell, who reconsiders the provocative exuberance of this controversial text.

Book details:

• Written by: Valerie Solanas
• Publisher: Verso Books
• Language: English
• Softcover: 96 pages
• Dimensions: 13.21 x 0.76 x 19.05 cm
• ISBN 9781784784409