The Other Side Of The Coin: A Cartoon History Of Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A witty and visually driven work of popular history, The Other Side of the Coin: A Cartoon History of Australia chronicles the defining moments, characters, and controversies of Australian history through the sharp lens of political cartooning. Jonathan King presents a richly illustrated narrative that pairs incisive cartoon art with historical commentary, illuminating how satirists and caricaturists have captured — and often skewered — the nation's political and social evolution. The result is a uniquely irreverent yet informative journey through Australian history that uncovers the tensions, triumphs, and absurdities that have shaped the country's national identity. Accessible to general readers and history enthusiasts alike, the work illustrates how the cartoon tradition has long served as a powerful mirror held up to Australian society, reflecting its values, prejudices, and aspirations with unflinching humor.
Author: Jonathan King
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Cassell
Genre: Cartoons & comic strips
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A witty and visually driven work of popular history, The Other Side of the Coin: A Cartoon History of Australia chronicles the defining moments, characters, and controversies of Australian history through the sharp lens of political cartooning. Jonathan King presents a richly illustrated narrative that pairs incisive cartoon art with historical commentary, illuminating how satirists and caricaturists have captured — and often skewered — the nation's political and social evolution. The result is a uniquely irreverent yet informative journey through Australian history that uncovers the tensions, triumphs, and absurdities that have shaped the country's national identity. Accessible to general readers and history enthusiasts alike, the work illustrates how the cartoon tradition has long served as a powerful mirror held up to Australian society, reflecting its values, prejudices, and aspirations with unflinching humor.