Cartoon History of the Universe Volumes Larry Gonick I hated history as a kid, so i was determined to see that my kids had an early start in a format they would be addicted to IT WORKED They re both avid history buffs, thanks to the entire Cartoon History Cartoon History of the United States Cartoon Guide Series Larry Gonick did it again He wrote a book that is informative, fun to read, and provides a few laughs From the science based books I have where he is a coauthor, I thought he was only a cartoonist illustrator. Cartoon A cartoon is a type of illustration, possibly animated, typically in a non realistic or semi realistic style The specific meaning has evolved over time, but the modern usage usually refers to either an image or series of images intended for satire, caricature, or humor or a motion picture that relies on a sequence of illustrations for its animation. Editorial cartoon An editorial cartoon, also known as a political cartoon, is a drawing containing a commentary expressing the artist s opinion.An artist who writes and draws such images is known as an editorial cartoonist.They typically combine artistic skill, hyperbole and satire in order to question authority and draw attention to corruption, political violence and other social ills. The Cartoon Scrapbook A visual history of animated cartoons The Cartoon Scrapbook has information, images and theme songs on animated cartoon series from the earliest days of animation to the present You ll find links to finished pages on the cartoon index page, which has a searchable list of every animated series broadcast on a television network or released as a series of theatrical short films in the USA from the years . The Greatest Cartoon Characters in TV History Ranker Throughout the annals of TV history, cartoon stars have shone brightly, bringing joy to children and adults alike With so many classics out there, from Looney Tunes to Hanna Barbera to the likes of The Simpsons, South Park, Spongebob, and even He Man, it seems About Us Cartoon Art Museum OUR HISTORY In , a group of cartoon art enthusiasts began organizing exhibitions by using artwork from their own collections For several years, the Cartoon Art Museum was a museum without walls, setting up shows in local museums and corporate spaces. Events Exhibitions Cartoon Art Museum PAY WHAT YOU WISH DAY Tuesday, November , am to pm Beach Street, San Francisco, CA Pay What You Wish Days create affordable experiences for all to ignite imaginations and foster the next generation of visual storytellers by celebrating the history of cartoon art, its role in society, and its universal appeal with a visit to the Cartoon Art Museum between UH Digital History DO HISTORY TOPICS Advertisements Architecture Art Beauty Fashion Cemeteries Children Controversies Courtship Decision Making Film Food Historiography Immigration Ethnicity Music Photography Political Cartoons Private Life Propaganda Posters xkcd Encryptic This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial . License This means you re free to copy and share these comics but not to sell them More details
I learned a lot about drawing from this book of political cartoons that I found jammed into the thousands of books my father had. I was seven or eight when I discovered it. I became the only child in third grade at Penn Valley Elementary School who could draw a passable portrait of Stalin in art class. I was burrowing into history by that time and I loved WW2. Later I began to appreciate the fact that these cartoons were not only relevant to the times they depicted. The great rift between violen [...]