American Political Cartoons: The Evolution Of A National Identity, 1754-2010, Revised Edition
by Stephen Hess /
2010 / English / EPUB
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From Benjamin Franklin’s drawing of the first American political
cartoon in 1754 to contemporary cartoonists’ blistering attacks
on George W. Bush and initial love-affair with Barack Obama,
editorial cartoons have been a part of American journalism and
politics.
From Benjamin Franklin’s drawing of the first American political
cartoon in 1754 to contemporary cartoonists’ blistering attacks
on George W. Bush and initial love-affair with Barack Obama,
editorial cartoons have been a part of American journalism and
politics.American Political Cartoons
American Political Cartoons chronicles the
nation’s highs and lows in an extensive collection of cartoons
that span the entire history of American political cartooning.
chronicles the
nation’s highs and lows in an extensive collection of cartoons
that span the entire history of American political cartooning.
“Good cartoons hit you primitively and emotionally,” said
cartoonist Doug Marlette. “A cartoon is a frontal attack, a slam
dunk, a cluster bomb.” Most cartoonists pride themselves on
attacking honestly, if ruthlessly.
“Good cartoons hit you primitively and emotionally,” said
cartoonist Doug Marlette. “A cartoon is a frontal attack, a slam
dunk, a cluster bomb.” Most cartoonists pride themselves on
attacking honestly, if ruthlessly.American Political
Cartoons
American Political
Cartoons recounts many direct hits, recalling the discomfort
of the cartoons’ targets—and the delight of their readers.
recounts many direct hits, recalling the discomfort
of the cartoons’ targets—and the delight of their readers.
Through skillful combination of pictures and words, cartoonists
galvanize public opinion for or against their subjects. In the
process they have revealed truths about us and our democratic
system that have been both embarrassing and ennobling. Stephen
Hess and Sandy Northrop note that not all cartoonists have worn
white hats. Many have perpetuated demeaning ethnic stereotypes,
slandered honest politicians, and oversimplified complex issues.
Through skillful combination of pictures and words, cartoonists
galvanize public opinion for or against their subjects. In the
process they have revealed truths about us and our democratic
system that have been both embarrassing and ennobling. Stephen
Hess and Sandy Northrop note that not all cartoonists have worn
white hats. Many have perpetuated demeaning ethnic stereotypes,
slandered honest politicians, and oversimplified complex issues.
