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Comic Strips - The New Yorker Encyclopedia of Cartoons: A Semi-serious A-to-Z Archive

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Book Synopsis: This monumental, two-volume, slip-cased collection includes nearly 10 decades worth of New Yorker cartoons selected and organized by subject with insightful commentary by Bob Mankoff and a foreword by David Remnick. The is the most ingenious collection of New Yorker cartoons published in book form, The New Yorker Encyclopedia of Cartoons is a prodigious, slip-cased, two-volume, 1,600-page A-to-Z curation of cartoons from the magazine from 1924 to the present. Mankoff -- for two decades the cartoon editor of the New Yorker -- organizes nearly 3,000 cartoons into more than 250 categories of recurring New Yorker themes and visual tropes, including cartoons on banana peels, meeting St. Peter, being stranded on a desert island, snowmen, lion tamers, Adam and Eve, the Grim Reaper, and dogs, of course. The result is hilarious and Mankoff's commentary throughout adds both depth and whimsy. The collection also includes a foreword by New Yorker editor David Remnick. This is stunning gift for the millions of New Yorker readers and anyone looking for some humor in the evolution of social commentary.

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Discover the most ingenious collection of New Yorker cartoons ever published in book form with The New Yorker Encyclopedia of Cartoons: A Semi-serious A-to-Z Archive. This monumental, two-volume, slip-cased collection includes nearly 10 decades worth of New Yorker cartoons, curated and organized by subject, for an unparalleled reading experience. Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of New Yorker cartoons and explore the genius of Bob Mankoff, former cartoon editor of the New Yorker, as he offers insightful commentary on over 3,000 cartoons, providing both depth and hilarity to this incredible collection.

Delight in exploring more than 250 categories of recurring New Yorker themes and visual tropes, ranging from banana peels to meeting St. Peter and from being stranded on a desert island to encounters with the Grim Reaper. As you turn the pages of this 1,600-page masterpiece, laugh out loud at the timeless humor and clever social commentary depicted in these iconic cartoons. Whether you're a long-time New Yorker reader or simply someone in search of a little humor, The New Yorker Encyclopedia of Cartoons is the perfect addition to your library.

Featuring a foreword by New Yorker editor David Remnick, this slip-cased collection is not only a must-have for the millions of New Yorker devotees, but also an ideal gift for anyone who appreciates the evolution of social commentary through the lens of humor. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this stunning masterpiece that captures the essence of the New Yorker's wit and charm.

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