Mr. Punch at the Seaside

Mr. Punch at the Seaside
Author: Various
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2023-09-17
Genre: Humor
ISBN:

In 'Mr. Punch at the Seaside,' Various authors bring to life the mischievous puppet character Mr. Punch as he embarks on a comical seaside adventure. The book is a collection of short stories filled with humor, satire, and social commentary, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with entertainment and leisure activities. Each story showcases Mr. Punch's witty and irreverent personality, making it an engaging read for both children and adults. The writing style is whimsical and imaginative, capturing the essence of traditional puppetry and storytelling. The book serves as a window into the popular culture of the time, shedding light on the society's values and sense of humor. Overall, 'Mr. Punch at the Seaside' is a charming and light-hearted literary work that offers a unique glimpse into Victorian entertainment and storytelling traditions.

Mr. Punch's History of the Great War

Mr. Punch's History of the Great War
Author: Charles Larcom Graves
Publisher: London : Cassell
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1920
Genre: English wit and humor, Pictorial
ISBN:

A series of exerpts from Punch Magazine articles about World War I. Reprinted in the United States by Frederick Stokes.

Punch and Judy in 19th Century America

Punch and Judy in 19th Century America
Author: Ryan Howard
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2014-01-02
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1476601542

The hand-puppet play starring the characters Punch and Judy was introduced from England and became extremely popular in the United States in the 1800s. This book details information on nearly 350 American Punch players. It explores the significance of the 19th-century American show as a reflection of the attitudes and conditions of its time and place. The century was a time of changing feelings about what it means to be human. There was an intensified awareness of the racial, cultural, social and economical diversity of the human species, and a corresponding concern for the experience of human oneness. The American Punch and Judy show was one of the manifestations of these conditions.

Our Artists at War

Our Artists at War
Author: Richard Arndt
Publisher: Two Morrows Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781605491080

OUR ARTISTS AT WAR is the first book ever published in the US that solely examines War Comics published in America. It covers the talented writers and artists who supplied the finest, most compelling stories in the War Comics genre, which has long been neglected in the annals of comics history. Through the critical analysis of authors RICHARD J. ARNDT and STEVEN FEARS, this overlooked treasure trove is explored in-depth, finally giving it the respect it deserves! Included are pivotal series from EC Comics (Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat), DC Comics (Enemy Ace and the Big Five war books: All American Men of War, G.I. Combat, Our Fighting Forces, Our Army at War, and Star-Spangled War Stories), Warren Publishing (Blazing Combat), Charlton (Willy Schultz and the Iron Corporal) and more! Featuring the work of HARVEY KURTZMAN, JOHN SEVERIN, JACK DAVIS, WALLACE WOOD, JOE KUBERT, SAM GLANZMAN, JACK KIRBY, WILL ELDER, GENE COLAN, RUSS HEATH, ALEX TOTH, MORT DRUCKER, and many others. Introduction by ROY THOMAS, Foreword by WILLI FRANZ. Cover by JOE KUBERT.