The Little Black Book Box Set

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The Little Black Book Box Set

Finally, all of Byline Books’ infamous Little Black Book series are all in one elegant box set. This series, pioneered by democracy activist and Byline Books editor Kyle Taylor, distills the most pressing and complex topics of our time into handy and accessible guides. It’s the perfect gift for the intrepid and the curious, for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of politics and society.

Not only will these books endow you with an understanding of pressing political, technological, and social issues – they’ll provide you with the means to fight back.

This box set includes: 

ORIGINAL EDITION of The Little Black Book of Data and Democracy [BONUS]: The first Little Black Book ever produced, this book is a memento of where it all began. Kyle Taylor takes you on a journey through the sordid world of big tech platforms, instructs you on why your data matters and how to protect it, and uncovers the business model that’s eating away at democratic debate.

The Little Black Book of Social Media: Our updated version of The Little Black Book of Data and Democracy, featuring new revelations from the early 2020s about the social media platforms that dominate our lives.

The Little Black Book of Lying Boris Johnson: An abridged catalogue of the most dangerous and impactful lies told by Britain’s disgraced former Prime Minister. A peak behind the curtain into the mind of the serial fibber who turned British public life on its head.

The Little Black Book of Artificial Intelligence: A look beyond the techno-buzzwords so common of our era at the reality of emerging digital tools that threaten to empower disinformation, steal intellectual property and possibly undermine the very nature of our economy. Will AI render humanity redundant?

The Little Black Book of the Populist Right: A historical analysis the far-right movements that are ascendant in Europe and the West. Where did this nationalist-populist fervour emerge from? Who are the movers and shakers looking to undermine democracy? How can the progressive-minded answer their challenge?

We hope you enjoy reading this series as much as we’ve enjoyed making it. These books represent the core of Byline Books mission: to shine a light on the darkest elements of the modern world, to inspire hope for meaningful change, and to provide everyone with the knowledge and tools they need to stand up for democracy and fairness.