Cartoon Century, The Modern Britain through the Eyes of its Carto
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Cartoon Century, The Modern Britain through the Eyes of its Carto by Timothy Benson
Cartoons have the astonishing power to encapsulate a historical moment or popular mood. Year by year, from the death of Queen Victoria to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, this title shows the views taken by Britain's leading cartoonists of the issues and personalities that dominated the news - some of worldwide significance.
This gripping collection offers a revealing snapshot of Britain from the death of Queen Victoria to Blair's pratfall in Iraq Observer A handsome opus.. pages dazzle visually with a plethora of last century's oft-forgotten follies ... as commendable as it is necessary Morning Star
Timothy S. Benson is an expert on cartoons and runs The Political Cartoon Society from its headquarters in Store Street, London. He is the author of a number of books on cartoons and cartoonists, including surveys of David Low and Sidney Strube. Most recently he was one of the organisers of a exhibition of cartoons to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Suez Crisis.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781905211609 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905211600 |
| Title | Cartoon Century, The Modern Britain through the Eyes of its Carto |
| Author | Timothy Benson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2009-05-07 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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