Dr. Seuss Goes to War

Dr. Seuss Goes to War
Author: Richard H. Minear
Publisher: New Press/ORIM
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2013-09-10
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1595589902

“A fascinating collection” of wartime cartoons from the beloved children’s author and illustrator (The New York Times Book Review). For decades, readers throughout the world have enjoyed the marvelous stories and illustrations of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. But few know the work Geisel did as a political cartoonist during World War II, for the New York daily newspaper PM. In these extraordinarily trenchant cartoons, Geisel presents “a provocative history of wartime politics” (Entertainment Weekly). Dr. Seuss Goes to War features handsome, large-format reproductions of more than two hundred of Geisel’s cartoons, alongside “insightful” commentary by the historian Richard H. Minear that places them in the context of the national climate they reflect (Booklist). Pulitzer Prize–winner Art Spiegelman’s introduction places Seuss firmly in the pantheon of the leading political cartoonists of our time. “A shocker—this cat is not in the hat!” —Studs Terkel

Dr. Seuss & Co. Go to War

Dr. Seuss & Co. Go to War
Author: André Schiffrin
Publisher: The New Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN:

A trove of almost 400 discoveries from the 'PM' World War II archives, this collection includes over 100 cartoons by Seuss, & others by Saul Steinberg, Al Hirschfeld, Arthur Szyk, Carl Rose & Mischa Richter.

Cartoons of World War II

Cartoons of World War II
Author: Tony Husband
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2013-07-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782127070

In peacetime cartoonists are a diverse collection of individuals with their own styles and projects, but when the trumpets of war blow it is like unleashing the dogs of war. Hitler, Stalin, Churchill, Roosevelt and Mussolini were a gift for them and, as this collection shows, one they weren't about to turn down. This book shows that humour was one of the key weapons of war, with countries using cartoons to demoralise their opponents and maintain morale. Each country had its own style: the British liked understatement, showing people drinking cups of tea while bombs fell, whilst the Germans chose Churchill serving up a cocktail of blood, sweat and tears to an emaciated and sickly British lion. Showcasing the very best cartoons from Britain, the USA, Germany, Russia plus the work of all of WWII's greatest cartoonists, including Bill Mauldin, Fougasse, Emett, David Low and Graham Laidler (Pont), this book is guaranteed to make you laugh.

World War II Cartoons of Akron's Web Brown

World War II Cartoons of Akron's Web Brown
Author: Tim Carroll
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467146250

"Akron Beacon Journal cartoonist Web Brown was one of the best political cartoonists in America during World War II. After serving in the Spanish-American War, Brown returned to the States and began a forty-six-year career lasting from 1899 through 1945. Before and during the Second World War, Brown's cartoons lampooned Hitler, Mussolini and Japan with a strong sense of justice, humor and history. Featured six days a week in the Journal, his work boosted morale at home and lifted the spirits of soldiers overseas. Compiling more than two hundred of Brown's best cartoons, Akron native and author Tim Carroll recalls the history of World War II through the outstanding creations of one of Akron's most prolific and noteworthy artists"--Back cover.

The World War 1939–1945

The World War 1939–1945
Author: Roy Douglas
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2021-11-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 1000460487

This new approach to the history of the Second World War, first published in 1990, examines the events of this period through the cartoons of the day. Roy Douglas explains the messages behind the humour and reveals that the perception of war differed radically from country to country. This collection highlights the importance of the media in this global war. ‘An authoritative narrative about what inspired the artists to take to their pens and papers... By putting it all into perspective, the poignancy, and often the brilliance of the political cartoonist is shown to the reader... Douglas’s historical narrative adds to the enjoyment.’ West Coast Review of Books ‘Douglas’s valuable book uses the political cartoon as historical mirror... The book is very important for its attempt to correlate visual media with national policy at a crucial period in recent history.’ Choice

Cartoons for Victory

Cartoons for Victory
Author: Warren Bernard
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2015-10-15
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1606998226

The home front during World War II was one of blackouts, Victory Gardens, war bonds and scrap drives. It was also a time of social upheaval with women on the assembly line and in the armed forces and African-Americans serving and working in a Jim Crow war effort. See how Superman, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and others helped fight World War II via comic books and strips, single-panel and editorial cartoons, and even ads. Cartoons for Victory showcases wartime work by cartoonists such as Charles Addams (The Addams Family), Harold Gray (Little Orphan Annie), Harvey Kurtzman (Mad magazine), Will Eisner, as well as many other known cartoonists. Over 90% of the cartoons and comics in this book have not been seen since their first publication.

A Cartoon War

A Cartoon War
Author: Joseph Darracott
Publisher: Leo Cooper Books
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1989
Genre: History
ISBN:

Victory!

Victory!
Author: Tony Husband
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-06
Genre: Political satire
ISBN: 9781398815773