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WORLD WAR I IN CARTOONS

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In an age before TV and radio the impact and importance of cartoon art was immense, especially when the only sources of information were silent cinema newsreels, posters, newspapers and books – all largely black and white. The cartoon had an immediacy and universal accessibility, giving a message words could not convey. So, not surprisingly, the Great War proved an extraordinarily fertile time for cartoonists. When Zeppelins blackened the sky and U-boats challenged the Royal Navy’s supremacy at sea, it was Heath Robinson’s crazy cartoons and the antics of Bairnsfather’s immortal ‘Old Bill’ that kept the British upper lip resolutely stiff. And who could take Kasier Bill, the Red Baron and all the mighty Prussians at all seriously when H.M. Bateman and Bert Thomas cocked a snook at all they held dear and the pages of Punch, Bystander, London Opinion, Le Rire, Le Canard Enchaine’ and such US journals as Puck, Judge and Life kept everyone amused? But not all the cartoons were lighthearted. Indeed, the vicious drawings of Louis Raemakers were powerful enough to call Holland’s neutrality into question and hard-hitting cartoons by such committed artists as Dyson, the American Art Young and David Low caused considerable embarrassment to their respective governments. The Central Powers also had a wealth of talent laboring to counteract the Allies’ propaganda machine and prewar satirical journals such as Kladderadatsch, Simplicissimus and Jugend rose to the challenge, producing some of the best work by such enduring artists as Johnson, Gulbransson and Grosz amongst others. Following on from the success of Grub Street’s World War II in Cartoons, also by Mark Bryant, this book examines cartoons from both sides of the conflict, both in color and black-and-white, and skillfully blends them with text to produce this unique and significant visual history of the First World War.

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WORLD WAR I IN CARTOONS CustomerReview

This review refers to both books Mark Bryant: br / br / This is perhaps the finest collection ever assembled of two wars. Cartoons from all sides, not only Great Britain or the United States printed in color and excellent condition! CARTOONS First World War in many aspects of cartoons by all the belligerent countries (Italy, Russia, Turkey, Japan, etc.) that probably have not seen in generations, with the best examples of Poliu in France, Britain and Germany Simplicissimus's Punch . There is also a greatjoy in recruiting posters and advertisements for war bonds, the eye (like the great artists, among other things!). Cartoons are arranged chronologically by subject, so you see what at the time of the rape of Belgium, the dismissal of Churchill and the Great Hindenburg Offensive.br / br / World War II working in cartoons can be printed and and showcases the best works of all the big names that can think, and then some! Low, Mauldin, the Kukryniksi, Giles, Steinberg, focaccia, Arno, Soglow, Tim, Szyk, Breger… Walt Disney loved! Not to mention much less known, but neverheless original authors and illustrators from around the world. Both books are one of the grapes; DO NOT MISS EM '! Br / br / PS: I also have the politicians in the title, because it could so easily ridiculed by politicians benefited from the past. Perhaps it would help them to think twice before screws (things, where I am? Joke)!

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