How to Save the World: The Compassiviste Anthology

Does art have the power to change the world?In a time of unprecedented challenges, it can be easy to dismiss art as unnecessary. But what would the world really look like without the arts? Throughout history, music, writing, visual art and dance have proven their ability to ignite positive change time and time again. The arts help us make sense of our lives. They help us learn, reflect and grow. Art helps us heal. And it has the power to make the world a better place.In Volume #5 of Compassiviste's anthologyHow to Save the World, writers, musicians and visual artists from around the globe share their reflections on the immense power of their artform, and its ability to inspire positive change.All proceeds from the sale of this book fund Compassiviste Foundation's work to create a more equitable and sustainable future.So join Compassiviste for a deep dive into the power of the artswhile doing your part to help build a more harmonious world.Features work by Carl M.A. Arden, Rathin Bhattacharjee, Vanessa Caraveo, Brigitte Cutshall, Anjonn Dasgupta, David Dephy, Barbara Anna Gaiardoni, Tiffany Harris, Rebecca Miles Henson, Alex Herz, Ali Horriyat, Mandy Iverson, Allan Lake, Alexander Limarev, Imran Ali Namazi, Honey Novick, Ashley Pacholewski, Adriana Rocha, Ndaba Sibanda, Liz Timmerman and Les Wicks.

For far too long, the animal world has suffered at the hands of humanity. From factory farming to deforestation, to exploitation for the sake of our entertainment, humans have wreaked havoc on the lives of the creatures who share our planet. It is time to uncage the animals.In Compassiviste's 7th anthology, artists and writers from around the globe share what uncaging the animals means to them. Through poetry, visual art, short stories and essays, our contributors reflect on our exploitation the animal world- and explore how we might learn to live in loving harmony with all the creatures who share our planet. A hundred percent of royalties from the sale of this anthology go to Atlanta Humane Society, supporting their work to create better lives for animals-and the humans who love them.Contains work by: Rathin Bhattacharjee, Sunnye Collins, Brigitte Cutshall, Aneesah Davids, Anjonn Dasgupta, Cody Draco, Bixie Friedman, Barbara Anna Gaiardoni, Ali Horriyat, Fiona Jensen, Allan Lake, Henry Vinicio Valerio Madriz, Joan McNerny, Robbi Nester, Honey Novick, Ashley Rayne, Alanna Robertson-Webb, Adriana Rocha, Lesley Scoble, Matt Shore, Alysa Wakin, Lynn White, Allison Whittenberg and Isra Zaib.