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Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor’s “End Times Fascism” Maps a New Far-Right Threat
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New Book Maps Far-Right Apocalyptic Vision
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor have released *End Times Fascism: And the Fight for a Living World* (Farrar, Straus and Giroux). The work expands on a 2025 Guardian essay in which the authors label a converging far-right movement “end-times fascism.” They identify three overlapping groups: religious conservatives who interpret current events as signs of an imminent Armageddon; technology entrepreneurs who envision building a separate digital reality after planetary destruction; and nationalist-populist “preppers” who stockpile supplies and are prepared to use force against anyone entering their bunkers. All three see an apocalyptic future as an opportunity for profit or ideological fulfillment rather than a problem to avert.
Context: Post-2024 Trump Era and Earlier Collaboration
The authors’ analysis is framed by the political climate following Donald Trump’s second presidential election in 2024. After that victory, Klein and Taylor participated in a livestreamed “emergency town hall” podcast hosted by Haymarket Books. Their subsequent Guardian essay argued that the far right was coalescing around a new, existential threat to democracy, prompting the development of the current book.
Authors and Their Prior Work
Both writers are Canadian-born activists with extensive publishing histories. Klein’s earlier book *Doppelganger* examined fascism as a twin of civilization, though she later acknowledged she had not previously read Aimé Césaire’s work on the subject. Taylor’s previous book linked economic insecurity to the rise of far-right movements. Each has spent years observing the radicalization of right-wing groups, and Klein notes that *End Times Fascism* is her tenth book, emphasizing that neither author uses the term “fascism” lightly.
Themes: Three Overlapping Far-Right Currents
The book argues that the three identified currents—religious apocalypticism, techno-utopian escapism, and nationalist-populist prepping—sometimes intersect, reinforcing a shared belief that the world’s end can be leveraged for ideological or financial gain. Klein and Taylor contend that this mindset represents a profound moral evil, urging readers to recognize and counter it.
Public Launch and Intended Impact
Klein and Taylor will discuss the book at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, at Coolidge Corner Theatre, an event sponsored by Brookline Booksmith. They hope the publication will alert activists, provide strategic insights for opposition groups, and inspire a broader public reckoning with the far-right’s apocalyptic agenda.