‘This Is Vegan Propaganda’: Surge co-founder Ed Winters announces book debut

 

In a hugely proud moment for everyone at Surge, co-founder and co-director Ed Winters AKA Earthling Ed has unveiled the cover and blurb for his new book - This Is Vegan Propaganda: (And Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You) - out on January 6th and published by Penguin Books.

This Is Vegan Propaganda is the culmination of six years of diligent research and work, brought together in what Ed described on his Instagram announcement as a “comprehensive yet digestible book that presents an indisputable case for veganism.”

“I wanted to write a book that would empower vegans and that would ultimately make you feel more confident talking about veganism with the non-vegans in your life. After finishing this book, you’ll know in detail the irrefutable arguments for veganism and also have an in-depth understanding of the cultural, social and psychological drivers that influence our behaviours.”

Ed has drawn upon years of research and conversations with slaughterhouse workers, farmers, animal rights philosophers, environmentalists and everyday consumers through his many talks and his background in street outreach and grassroots activism.

The book has already received endorsement from high-profile vegans and animal justice campaigners including Moby and Evanna Lynch. Bestselling author Matt Haig has described it as “essential reading” while Dr Sparsha Saha, lecturer and researcher at Harvard University with a focus on animal agriculture, said she was ‘deeply impressed’ by Ed’s logic and knowledge


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“It’s been such a rewarding experience writing this book and I really hope that you all find it a rewarding experience reading it as well. Thank you all so much as always, I’m very humbled to be able to announce this today, and I really can’t wait for you to begin reading the book,” said Ed via Instagram.

Samantha Jackson, senior commissioning editor at Penguin Books, said: “From debating with farmers on the ethics of the meat, dairy and egg industries to giving lectures at Harvard University on animal ethics, vegan educator and public speaker, Ed Winters works tirelessly to help people make informed decisions and challenge the status quo. 

“We are so excited to be publishing his first book. Designed to empower readers and shed light on the true scale and complexity of animal exploitation. 

“Whether you are a vegan already or curious to learn more, this book will show you the other side of the story that has been hidden for far too long.”

This Is Vegan Propaganda: (And Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You) is available to pre-order now. Every advanced order helps when determining how much attention is given to the book upon its release in January. Visit earthlinged.org/book.



Andrew Gough is Media and Investigations Manager for Surge.


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