Blood & Laughter: Caricatures From The 1905 Revolution

Blood & Laughter: Caricatures From The 1905 Revolution

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: David King & Cathy Porter
Binding: Paperback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1983

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This compelling historical analysis, Blood & Laughter: Caricatures From The 1905 Revolution, uncovers the potent role of visual satire during a pivotal moment in Russian history. David King and Cathy Porter present a meticulously curated collection of political cartoons and graphic art that both reflected and shaped public opinion amidst the revolutionary fervor. The volume illustrates how artists wielded their pens and brushes as weapons, capturing the era's volatile spirit and the stark realities faced by the populace. It chronicles the social and political unrest through biting humor and stark imagery, offering a unique perspective on the forces that ignited the uprising. This essential work details the artistic responses to oppression and change, providing invaluable insight into the power of visual commentary.

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Description

Author: David King & Cathy Porter
Binding: Paperback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1983

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This compelling historical analysis, Blood & Laughter: Caricatures From The 1905 Revolution, uncovers the potent role of visual satire during a pivotal moment in Russian history. David King and Cathy Porter present a meticulously curated collection of political cartoons and graphic art that both reflected and shaped public opinion amidst the revolutionary fervor. The volume illustrates how artists wielded their pens and brushes as weapons, capturing the era's volatile spirit and the stark realities faced by the populace. It chronicles the social and political unrest through biting humor and stark imagery, offering a unique perspective on the forces that ignited the uprising. This essential work details the artistic responses to oppression and change, providing invaluable insight into the power of visual commentary.