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Knopf, Christina M. The Comic Art of War: A Critical Study of Military Cartoons, 1805–2014, with a Guide to Artists. Jefferson, London: McFarland, 2015. Added by: joachim (8/20/15, 7:28 AM) Last edited by: joachim (10/21/19, 5:22 PM) |
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| Resource type: Book Language: en: English ID no. (ISBN etc.): 978-0-7864-9835-2 BibTeX citation key: Knopf2015 Email resource to friend View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Biography, Cartoon (single panel), Comic strip, Communications, Humor, Rhetoric, Satire, USA, War Creators: Knopf Publisher: McFarland (Jefferson, London) |
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For military cartoonists the absurdity of war inspires a laugh-or-cry response and provides an endless source of un-funny amusement. Cartoons by hundreds of artists-at-arms from more than a dozen countries and spanning two centuries are included in this study. War and military life are examined through the inside jokes of the men and women who served. The author analyzes themes of culture, hierarchy, enemies and allies, geography, sexuality, combat, and civilian relations and describes how comics function within a community. A number of artists included were known for their work with Disney, Marvel Comics, the New Yorker and Madison Avenue but many lesser known artists are recognized.
Table of Contents Acknowledgments (v) Preface: Recon (1) Introduction: Vocabularies of the Visual-Verbal (5) 1. GI Joking: Military Humor and Graphic Narratives (21) Conclusion: SITREP—The Military’s Rhetorical Vision (153) Appendix: Comicography (163) |