The Comic Worlds of Peter Arno, William Steig, Charles Addams and Saul Steinberg, Iain Topliss
How did four iconic cartoonists shape the visual identity of The New Yorker and define American humor in the twentieth century?
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Content and Themes
In The Comic Worlds of Peter Arno, William Steig, Charles Addams and Saul Steinberg, Iain Topliss examines the artistic careers of four masters of the American cartoon. This cultural-historical study analyzes how their drawing styles and themes—ranging from Peter Arno's sophisticated urbanity to Charles Addams' macabre wit—mirrored social shifts in the United States. The book explores themes such as urban psychology, modernism, satire, and the evolution of graphic art within the context of the prestigious New Yorker magazine.
Historical Context
Published in 2005 (hardcover) and 2007 (paperback) by Johns Hopkins University Press, this work filled a significant gap in academic literature by treating the cartoon not merely as entertainment, but as a serious form of visual culture. Topliss demonstrates how these four artists, between the 1920s and 1950s, helped define the liberal, ironic voice of the American middle class.
About the Author(s):
Iain Topliss is an independent researcher and academic in the fields of English literature and cultural studies.
- Background: He was long affiliated with La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia.
- Expertise: His research focuses on the intersectional relationship between visual arts, popular culture, and literature. The Comic Worlds is considered his most comprehensive study on the graphic history of The New Yorker.
Reception
The work received positive reviews in academic circles for the depth of its formal analyses. Publications such as The Journal of American Culture praised the study for how Topliss links biographical details to broad socio-economic trends. Reviewers emphasize that the book is essential for anyone wishing to understand the history of American humor and magazine illustration.
Product Information
- Title: The Comic Worlds of Peter Arno, William Steig, Charles Addams and Saul Steinberg
- Author(s): Iain Topliss
- Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
- ISBN: 9780801887536
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of Pages: 326
- Illustrations: Yes (black-and-white reproductions of cartoons)
- Edition: 2007, first printing (paperback edition)
- Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.4 x 2.4 cm
- Weight:
- Condition: Good and neat copy. Interior is clean and unmarked. The cover shows only (very) light signs of use along the edges.
- EAN: 9780801887536
- Special Features: Includes extensive notes, bibliography, and index.
- Categories: Art History, Cultural Studies, Graphic Design, Cartoons & Comics
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