Author : Herbert Block
Publisher :
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 34,41 MB
Release : 1964
Category : American wit and humor, Pictorial
ISBN :
Cartoons and commentary on the U.S. Political scene, covering events from 1960-1964, including the Cuban crisis, "Goldwaterism", civil rights, and more.
Author : Herbert Block
Publisher :
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 48,33 MB
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN :
"Herblock's History" is an article written by Harry L. Katz that was originally published in the October 2000 issue of "The Library of Congress Information Bulletin." The U.S. Library of Congress, based in Washington, D.C., presents the article online. Katz provides a biographical sketch of the American political cartoonist and journalist Herbert Block (1909-2001), who was known as Herblock. Block worked as a cartoonist for "The Washington Post" for more than 50 years, and his cartoons were syndicated throughout the United States. Katz highlights an exhibition of Block's cartoons, that was on display at the U.S. Library of Congress from October 2000. Images of selected cartoons by Block are available online.
Author : Haynes Johnson
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 42,94 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Cartoonists
ISBN :
Throughout a career spanning 72 years and 13 American presidents, Herblock's cartoons made complex issues seem simple and clear. This reverent and insightful biography places the artist and his work in context. Includes a DVD with more than 18,000 cartoons.
Author : Pablo Helguera
Publisher : Illustrated Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 16,34 MB
Release : 2009-09
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781934978238
"Pablo Helguera is the art world's Herblock. His work satirized the hypocrisy in the world of galleries, museums, collectors, and artists and always goes straight to where it hurts the most." --Jens Hoffmann, curator and director of CCA Wattis Institute, San Francisco.
Author : Ben Bradlee
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 21,32 MB
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1501191713
In this witty, candid memoir, Ben Bradlee, the most important, glamorous, and famous newspaperman of modern times, traces his path from Harvard to the battles of the Pacific war to the pinnacle of success as the editor of The Washington Post--during the Watergate scandal and every other important event of the last three decades. of photos.
Author : Charles Brooks
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,58 MB
Release : 2008-12
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781589806658
'One book, in fact the only one we know of, where you can enjoy the best of the year in one place.' 'Hollywood Inside Syndicate. A plummeting global economy, a worldwide energy crisis, and the historic election of Barack Obama as the country's 44th president were the major issues in 2008. This annual compilation of more than 400 cartoons by some 165 editorial cartoonists showcases their finest works in exploring and offering pithy commentary on a wide range of political and cultural topics. From Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to John McCain, from Joe Biden to Sarah Palin, these thought-provoking examples of the cartoonist's art span the spectrum from liberal to conservative and include the year's major award-winning cartoons.
Author : Edward J. Lordan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,42 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780742536388
Traces the history of American editorial cartooning, discussing the importance of editorial cartooning and its contribution to the nation's development.
Author : Sara Duke
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 11,63 MB
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 130485888X
Inside this book are short biographical sketches about the many artists represented in the Library of Congress' Swann Collection compiled by Erwin Swann (1906-1973). In the early 1960s, Swann, a New York advertising executive started collecting original cartoon drawings of artistic and humorous interest. Included in the collection are political prints and drawings, satires, caricatures, cartoon strips and panels, and periodical illustrations by more than 500 artists, most of whom are American. The 2,085 items range from 1780-1977, with the bulk falling between 1890-1970. The Collection includes 1,922 drawings, 124 prints, 14 paintings, 13 animation cels, 9 collages, 1 album, 1 photographic print, and 1 scrapbook.
Author : Kathy Doughty
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 11,14 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1741960959
Explains how anyone, even those who don't think they are 'creative' can confidently choose colours and patterns to create bold, easy-to-make quilts, perfect for today's busy craftspeople.
Author : Gloria Skurzynski
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 33,28 MB
Release : 2010-04-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426307179
..three, two, one... we have liftoff! From the award-winning author of Are We Alone? comes a title to propel young imaginations far into space. This Is Rocket Science explores the past, present, and future of space travel. The compelling text—vetted by NASA scientists—is a combination of history, science, human drama, and future challenges. Readers learn how fireworks in ancient China developed into the fire arrows used by Genghis Khan; we meet Sir Isaac Newton, Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and learn how their imaginations shaped rocketry. We revisit the era of Sputnik, the satellite that launched a superpower space race, ending with moonwalks and a rendezvous in space. Finally we look forward to the future challenges of Mars and beyond. We also get a sneak peek at new technologies like space elevators, solar sails, ion propulsion, and more.
