This book celebrates the life and work of Leslie Illingworth, a prominent British political cartoonist whose career spanned over 50 years. It features 100 of his best cartoons from the Second World War, along with a biography based on newly accessed family records. The collection highlights his influence and contributions to political satire.
A nostalgic look back over fifty years of British life in the form of 120 cartoons from one of the UK's best-loved, award-winning editorial cartoonists.
Britain's Pioneering Political Cartoonist
Focusing on Sir Francis Carruthers Gould, Britain’s first staff political cartoonist and a pioneering figure in graphic satire, this study delves into his influential career from the Pall Mall Gazette to his later works. Media historian Colin Seymour-Ure offers a personal miscellany rather than a strict biography, highlighting Gould's unique style and his ability to critique politicians like Gladstone and Chamberlain without malice. The book also includes a reprint of Seymour-Ure's seminal essay on cartoonists, marking a significant contribution to the understanding of British cartooning.
Columbia, South Carolina, has a rich and diverse baseball heritage, characterized by its unique blend of teams and eras. Over the past century, notable clubs like the Columbia Comers, Reds/Gems, and Mets/Bombers have shaped the local sports scene, achieving significant success and fostering a deep connection with fans. This narrative celebrates the city's vibrant baseball culture, highlighting its historical significance and the legacy of Hall of Fame athletes who have emerged from these teams, encapsulating the spirit of America's beloved pastime.
Featuring nearly 1500 riddles, this collection showcases the rich history of riddles and their evolution over time. It delves into various strands of the riddling art, offering readers a comprehensive exploration of this intriguing form of wordplay. Originally published in 1990, it serves as both a reference and a source of entertainment for those interested in the cleverness and creativity of riddles throughout history.
Focusing on British cartoonists and caricaturists, this handbook serves as a comprehensive reference to nearly 500 key artists from the twentieth century. It highlights their contributions and significance in the field, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the evolution of British satire and visual humor. Originally published in 2000, it provides a detailed overview of the major figures who shaped the landscape of British cartooning.
Whether producing strips, social comment in magazines like Punch or Lilliput, savage caricature of allies and enemies, or a daily chronicle of events at home or abroad, little escaped the cartoonists pen during World War II and they encapsulated the great dramas in a way impossible in prose.This book is divided into chapters covering the war year-by-year, each chapter prefaced with a concise introduction that provides a historical framework for the cartoons of that year. Altogether some 300 cartoons, in color and black and white, have been skillfully blended to produce a unique record of World War II.
The narrative delves into the fascinating life of Françoise d'Aubigné, the secret wife of the Sun King, exploring her rise from humble beginnings to a significant figure in the royal court. It highlights her influence and the complexities of her relationship with Louis XIV, set against the backdrop of the opulent yet tumultuous world of 17th-century France. Through her story, the book reveals themes of power, identity, and the often-hidden roles women played in shaping history.
A wonderful selection of writing on dogs, from Plato to Virginia Woolf, and from ancient Egypt to twentieth-century New York
Using images from a wide variety of international wartime magazines, newspapers, books, postcards, posters and prints Mark Bryant tells the history of World War I from both sides of the conflict in an immediate and refreshing manner that brings history alive.