The Other Side Of The Coin: A Cartoon History Of Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What if the most revealing lens through which to view a nation's history was not the formal portrait, but the irreverent cartoon? The Other Side of the Coin: A Cartoon History of Australia by Jonathan King presents Australia's rich and turbulent past through the sharp, satirical strokes of political cartoonists, chronicling the continent's story from its colonial origins through to the modern era. The work assembles a remarkable archive of caricatures, sketches, and comic art that capture the defining moments, controversies, and larger-than-life personalities that shaped the Australian nation, offering a uniquely unfiltered perspective on its social and political evolution. King argues that the cartoon is far more than mere entertainment — it is a powerful document of public sentiment, a mirror held up to power, and a barometer of the national mood across generations. His curatorial eye draws connections between artistic tradition and political commentary, illustrating how Australian satirists wielded their pens with the same authority as any statesman or scribe. The result is a compelling, witty, and visually arresting chronicle that invites the reader to question what orthodox histories so often leave unexamined — and to wonder what other truths might be hiding on the other side of the coin.
Author: Jonathan King
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What if the most revealing lens through which to view a nation's history was not the formal portrait, but the irreverent cartoon? The Other Side of the Coin: A Cartoon History of Australia by Jonathan King presents Australia's rich and turbulent past through the sharp, satirical strokes of political cartoonists, chronicling the continent's story from its colonial origins through to the modern era. The work assembles a remarkable archive of caricatures, sketches, and comic art that capture the defining moments, controversies, and larger-than-life personalities that shaped the Australian nation, offering a uniquely unfiltered perspective on its social and political evolution. King argues that the cartoon is far more than mere entertainment — it is a powerful document of public sentiment, a mirror held up to power, and a barometer of the national mood across generations. His curatorial eye draws connections between artistic tradition and political commentary, illustrating how Australian satirists wielded their pens with the same authority as any statesman or scribe. The result is a compelling, witty, and visually arresting chronicle that invites the reader to question what orthodox histories so often leave unexamined — and to wonder what other truths might be hiding on the other side of the coin.