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One of the minor things that defined The New Yorker magazine has been its cartoons. In one rather massive volume are all the cartoons from its beginnings to only a few years ago. To include the staggering number of different cartoons, many of then are presented at reduced size when compared with how they were published in the magazine. Many of the cartoons are -- or were -- topical, so some of the subtle allusions in some of them might be lost for younger readers. In addition to being presented chronologically, there are essays on some of the more famous cartoonists, such as Chas Addams and William Steig, providing insights on them as indivisuals. Missing from the book are some of the catrtoon magazine covers. Also, there are cartoons on the CD that are not included in the hardcover book. Many of the cartoons are presented in smaller format in the book than they originally appeared, and this is reflected in the CD. But they have been preserved, which is good.Read full review
I've always enjoyed New Yorker cartoons, possibly the best on the planet, and the complete collection to 2004 not only features their finest in a monster book of over 600 pages, but adds a page or two of literate and intelligent commentary that introduces each era, contributing context as well as commentary on the inner workings of Harold Ross and the The New Yorker operation itself. Even the early cartoons hold up well, and their only changes have been for the better. -- Bill Helmer.
It was just what we wanted, we saw one at a friends house and fell in love with it. Thank-you the book is wonderful!!!!!!!
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Fun and entertaining book with CDs included, definitely needs some time to get through it.
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I am interrested in the Addams cartoons.(they are the basis for the Addams Family franchise) They are not available on the web. They can only be purchased in book form. the cost of this book is made up for with the contributionbs of this one artist alone. The others are fantastic as well. This is a book you will lose yourself in, and love it. It even comes with all the cartoons on two discs. The entries are searchable and even more in number than the book. I am glad I bought this huge book. If you have a sense of humor and a brain you will love it too.
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