Cartoons Of Australian History
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Cartoons of Australian History offers a wickedly insightful and visually arresting journey through the defining moments of a nation, told not through dry prose but through the sharp, satirical lines of editorial cartoonists. Peter Coleman and Les Tanner have curated a remarkable chronicle of Australian political and social life, presenting pivotal events — from colonial struggles and Federation to the turbulent controversies of the twentieth century — as seen through the eyes of the artists who lampooned, celebrated, and scrutinised them in real time. This collection stands as a significant work in the history of Australian visual culture, illuminating how the cartoon medium served not merely as entertainment but as a powerful instrument of public opinion and democratic debate. Coleman's editorial acuity combined with Tanner's deep knowledge of Australian illustration results in a volume that is both a serious historical document and an enormously entertaining read. It leaves one wondering: if a picture is worth a thousand words, what truths do these pen-and-ink portraits of a young nation still have left to tell?
Author: Peter Coleman & Les Tanner
Format: Hardback
Genre: Cartoons & comic strips
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Cartoons of Australian History offers a wickedly insightful and visually arresting journey through the defining moments of a nation, told not through dry prose but through the sharp, satirical lines of editorial cartoonists. Peter Coleman and Les Tanner have curated a remarkable chronicle of Australian political and social life, presenting pivotal events — from colonial struggles and Federation to the turbulent controversies of the twentieth century — as seen through the eyes of the artists who lampooned, celebrated, and scrutinised them in real time. This collection stands as a significant work in the history of Australian visual culture, illuminating how the cartoon medium served not merely as entertainment but as a powerful instrument of public opinion and democratic debate. Coleman's editorial acuity combined with Tanner's deep knowledge of Australian illustration results in a volume that is both a serious historical document and an enormously entertaining read. It leaves one wondering: if a picture is worth a thousand words, what truths do these pen-and-ink portraits of a young nation still have left to tell?