“Now more than ever it is imperative to understand the inner workings of the nebulous ‘alt-right,’ which became a household name as Donald Trump entered the White House. Mike Wendling's meticulous study traces its origins, delves into its language, and dissects its sectarian divides to reveal the true face of a movement seeking to make racism great again. Alt-Right is an urgently needed dose of clarity for anyone hoping to understand the twists and turns of far right politics beyond the Khakis and Tiki torches.”
— Mark Bray, author of Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook
“By paying close, critical attention to the alt-right—most important, doing so long enough to see through its fog of lies, misdirection and trolling—[Wendling] has developed a well-rounded understanding of the movement, and created an important guide to one of the most disturbing political developments of our time.”
— New York Times Book Review
“Wendling writes clearly, bolstering his argument with the words and activities of fringe figures . . . . A thoughtful distillation of research that is sadly relevant to our current political moment.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Anyone hoping to get a deeper look at the ‘alt-right’ will find this accessible, enjoyable, and informative.”
— Observer
“[A] concise survey of the 21st-century far right . . . . The most illuminating insights in the book are Wendling’s brief but revealing interviews with various ordinary people who identify as alt-righters. Taken collectively they constitute a somber and pathetic portrait of stunted and self-pitying manhood finding consolation in chauvinism.”
— Los Angeles Review of Books