St. Louis is a funny town. Cartoonwise, that is. Different theories abound, but the Gateway to the West has been unusually starcrossed with some of the most talented and famous cartoonists this country has ever produced. Under the umbrella term of cartoonist, these talents are classified as comic-strip artists, political satirists, caricaturists, visual humorists, illustrators, and misunderstood artistic pioneers. The range is extraordinary-from the legendary Joseph Keppler in the 1870s to the present-day graphic novelists. Readers will learn about the historically obscure foundations, the work of Robert Minor, Al Frueh, and Harry Tuthill, and the stories behind today's popular strips Blondie and Mother Goose and Grim. All of the artists included in Martin's book have significant connections to St. Louis region, and their contributions to the art of cartooning come to light in his engaging profiles. Published in cooperation with The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Reedy Press
ISBN-10
1933370270
ISBN-13
9781933370279
eBay Product ID (ePID)
64319120
Product Key Features
Book Title
See You in the Funny Papers : the Rich Tradition of St. Louis Cartooning
Author
Dan Martin
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Techniques / Cartooning, Form / Comic Strips & Cartoons, Form / Pictorial, Anthologies, American / General, Artists, Architects, Photographers