Best of Punch Cartoons - Hardcover

Walasek, Helen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1853756792 ISBN 13: 9781853756795

Verlag: Prion Books Ltd, 2008

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A remarkable collection --Ian Burrell, The Independent

A fascinating insight into the changing face of British humour and as a social history of Britain from the 1840s to the 1990s ... a cherishable present --Christopher Hudson, The Daily Mail

It is almost impossible to meaningfully criticise this collection. Destined to be a classic, this indispensable, carefully-selected anthology belongs in the collection of anyone with an interest in English humour --Isabel Taylor, Albion Magazine Online

Reseña del editor:

"The Best of Punch Cartoons" is the biggest and best collection of cartoons ever published from the greatest humour magazine of them all. For over 160 years Punch cartoons amused, enlightened and annoyed its readers. Quintessentially British, Punch cartoons were famous the world over for their witty observation of the British character, their social commentary and their outstanding artistry. "The Best of Punch Cartoons" is packed with magnificent gags and beautiful artwork by some of the finest illustrators of the past two centuries.At more than 600 pages, this superbly produced book is an essential purchase for any fan of cartoons, humour or Punch magazine. Special features showcase major artists and an array of favourite themes from the Great Exhibition of 1851 and Early Motoring to the Space Race, from Psychiatry to Lemmings. This enormous selection, which must rank as one of the best British cartoon compilations ever, has been specially selected by Helen Walasek of Punch Cartoon Library and former curator of the Punch Collection.

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• Verlag: Prion Books Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1853756792
• ISBN 13: 9781853756795
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 608