Cartoonists Against Racism: The Secret Jewish War on Bigotry

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Synopsis
Horrific scenes of anti-Jewish violence in Europe filled the newsreels in American theaters in the 1930s and 1940s.What could be done to make sure it didn&’t happen in America? One Jewish organization hit upon a remarkable idea—to enlist some of America&’s most beloved cartoonists to wage a war on bigotry.Cartoonists Against Racism uncovers the secret campaign to create anti-racist comics and cartoons to flood America&’s newspapers, classrooms, and union halls. Meet the artists and the work that was their ammunition in the battle for America&’s soul.The book showcases impactful anti-racism artwork from the era&’s preeminent cartoonists, including multiple Pulitzer Prize winners Bill Mauldin and Vaughn Shoemaker; New Yorker cartoonists Carl Rose, Mischa Richter, and Frank Hanley; famed antiwar cartoonist Robert Osborn; Dave Berg of Mad magazine; renowned sports cartoonist Willard Mullin; noted labor cartoonist Bernard Seaman; comics artist Mac Raboy (Flash Gordon, Captain Marvel Jr.); and Eric Godal, who escaped from Nazi Germany and became a leading cartoonist in the American press and acclaimed artist Dick Dorgan.
Copyright:
2024

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781506737898
Related ISBNs:
9781506737768
Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Rafael Medoff and Craig Yoe
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Politics and Government
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:
Susannah Heschel

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