The Political Cartoons of Derso and Kelen by Stefan Slater
Alois Derso (1888-1964) and Emery Kelen (1896-1978) became internationally renowned for their cartoon depictions of efforts to build a better world following the establishment of the League of Nations; of the rise of fascism; and of international cooperation through the United Nations. Their sequence of cartoons, imbued with humour, wit, gentle satire, artistry and vision, captures the Zeitgeist of a period of history that resonates today. Surprisingly, no comprehensive account of their work and lives has been published before. Drawing on original research, this overdue book delves into all aspects of Derso and Kelen's careers, analysing and discussing the extraordinary political insights revealed in their cartoons. So memorable and informative are the images, it is also a useful supplement to the literature on modern history, international relations and art.‘The book presents a richly illustrated and thoroughly commented appraisal of Derso and Kelen’s work; a visual history of international relations; and, through contextualization, an analysis of interwar politics – a highly compelling, fascinating and timely book’ – Frank Möller, International Affairs 100: 2, 2024
‘Ouvrage à ne pas manquer!’ – Guillaume Doizy, Caricatures & Caricature
‘In resurrecting their story and their phenomenal contributions to the art of political cartoon and caricature – and to historiography itself – Slater and Macfadyen have done the world a great service.’ – Suzanne Cherney, AFSM Quarterly News, October 2023
Following distinguished careers in medicine, Stefan Slater and David Macfadyen have pursued independent research around the inter-war period and the foundation of the League of Nations, which extended to the exploration of the careers of Alois Derso and Emery Kelen. Their research has been published in journals and presented at conferences. Interview with the authors published in DIVA International Diplomat, Geneva, 2024, issue 2 (April), pp 54-5.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848226340 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848226349 |
| Title | The Political Cartoons of Derso and Kelen |
| Author | Stefan Slater |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2023-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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