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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPotter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-100593581059
ISBN-139780593581056
eBay Product ID (ePID)14065110676
Product Key Features
Book TitleAt Wit's End : Cartoonists of the New Yorker
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTechniques / Cartooning, Individual Artists / Essays, Popular Culture, General
Publication Year2024
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Photography
AuthorAlen Macweeney
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight49 Oz
Item Length11.3 in
Item Width8.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2024-023856
Reviews"An elegantly designed showcase . . . a unique document that pays homage to some of the older (and a few deceased) masters, transitional pioneers and the latest wave of artists." --Steven Heller for PRINT Magazine "Delightful . . . The book will remind you of many of your favorite cartoons." --Air Mail
SynopsisAn exclusive sneak peek inside the creative minds of more than 50 New Yorker cartoonists, celebrating legends and newcomers alike with stunning photography and engaging profiles., An exclusive sneak peek inside the creative minds of more than 50 New Yorker cartoonists, celebrating legends and newcomers alike with stunning photography and engaging profiles. For a century, The New Yorker has provided readers with hundreds of thousands of cartoons that humorously (and accurately) encapsulate the cultural happenings in our world. From politics to pop culture, New Yorker cartoonists have found a way to make complex topics digestible through lines, shades, and clever, witty captions. In honor of the magazine's 100th birthday, this celebratory collection captures the brilliantly quirky personalities behind some of The New Yorker 's most iconic cartoons. Filled with striking portraits by world-renowned photographer Alen MacWeeney, captivating profiles by long-time New Yorker contributor Michael Maslin, and a sampling of each artist's work, these pages offer an exclusive peek inside the creative brains of over fifty prominent cartoonists, both seasoned and newly minted. From legends like Roz Chast and Jack Ziegler to contemporaries like Liana Finck and Jeremy Nguyen, this landmark volume is a beautiful homage to the artists who have long brought joy, humor, and satire to our lives.