Catalogue Number
NMLH.1994.168.80.1
Object Name
Poster
Title
Surprise yourself with Marxism Today
Date
1970-1990
Description
A poster advertising Marxism Today, a magazine produced by the Communist Party of Great Britain between 1957 and 1991. Marxism Today was a theoretical magazine that was particularly active during Margaret Thatcher's time as Prime Minister during the 1980's and is thought to be where the term 'Thatcherism' originated. The poster features cartoon illustrations of six people reading the Marxism Today magazine, of varying genders and styles. Red text underneath reads "surprise yourself with Marxism Today", "Today's analysis - tomorrow's headline.", and has the price in smaller black text underneath: "75p Monthly" Condition: good
