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Author : Fredrik Strömberg
Publisher : Ilex Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 12,50 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN :

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As one of the most simple, effective and powerful forms of communication, it comes as no surprise that comic art has been misappropriated by governments, self-interest groups, do-gooders and sinister organisations to spread their messages. World War Two comic book propaganda with Superman, Batman, and Captain America bashing up cartoon enemies was so ubiquitous that there was barely a US comic untainted by the war effort. And theres no shortage of examples from the other side of the globe. This book examines every kind of propaganda, and how positive or pernicious messages have been conveyed in the pages of comic books over the last 100 years. Subject areas include racism and xenophobia, antidrugs comics, pro-drugs comics and religious comics. Plus, there is a look at social programming; how gender roles were re-enforced in comic book stereotyping, and how comics broke free to produce a whole slew of gay superheroes, no matter how ham-fistedly written. This book is a fascinating global, visual history of some of the most contentious, outrageous, unbelievably unusual and politically charged comics ever published. Written by renowned comics historian and author, Fredrik Strömberg.

Author : Fredrik Stromberg
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 10,33 MB
Release : 2010-07-20
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9780312596798

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Comic Art Propaganda: A Graphic History is a fascinating visual history of some of the most outrageous, and unbelievable and politically charged comics ever published. As one of the most effective and powerful forms of communication, it comes as no surprise that comic art has been misappropriated by governments, self-interest groups, do-gooders, and sinister organizations to spread their message. World War II comic book propaganda-with Superman, Batman, and Captain America raising war bonds, and bashing cartoon Japanese and Germans-was so ubiquitous that there was barely a US comic untainted by the war effort. The sub-textual sequential art continued well into the Ciold War, with both sides producing comics extolling themselves and defaming the enemy. "The book covers Sex, Drugs, Race, Politics, War and Religion. Strömberg’s historic overviews of each subject and encyclopedic knowledge make for a breezy, informative read."--The Huffington Post

Author : Trischa Goodnow
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 17,75 MB
Release : 2017-01-20
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1496810317

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Contributions by Derek T. Buescher, Travis L. Cox, Trischa Goodnow, Jon Judy, John R. Katsion, James J. Kimble, Christina M. Knopf, Steven E. Martin, Brad Palmer, Elliott Sawyer, Deborah Clark Vance, David E. Wilt, and Zou Yizheng One of the most overlooked aspects of the Allied war effort involved a surprising initiative--comic book propaganda. Even before Pearl Harbor, the comic book industry enlisted its formidable army of artists, writers, and editors to dramatize the conflict for readers of every age and interest. Comic book superheroes and everyday characters modeled positive behaviors and encouraged readers to keep scrapping. Ultimately, those characters proved to be persuasive icons in the war's most colorful and indelible propaganda campaign. The 10 Cent War presents a riveting analysis of how different types of comic books and comic book characters supplied reasons and means to support the war. The contributors demonstrate that, free of government control, these appeals produced this overall imperative. The book discusses the role of such major characters as Superman, Wonder Woman, and Uncle Sam along with a host of such minor characters as kid gangs and superhero sidekicks. It even considers novelty and small presses, providing a well-rounded look at the many ways that comic books served as popular propaganda.

Author : Paul S. Hirsch
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 13,64 MB
Release : 2024-06-05
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 0226829464

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Winner of the Popular Culture Association's Ray and Pat Browne Award for Best Book in Popular or American Culture In the 1940s and ’50s, comic books were some of the most popular—and most unfiltered—entertainment in the United States. Publishers sold hundreds of millions of copies a year of violent, racist, and luridly sexual comics to Americans of all ages until a 1954 Senate investigation led to a censorship code that nearly destroyed the industry. But this was far from the first time the US government actively involved itself with comics—it was simply the most dramatic manifestation of a long, strange relationship between high-level policy makers and a medium that even artists and writers often dismissed as a creative sewer. In Pulp Empire, Paul S. Hirsch uncovers the gripping untold story of how the US government both attacked and appropriated comic books to help wage World War II and the Cold War, promote official—and clandestine—foreign policy and deflect global critiques of American racism. As Hirsch details, during World War II—and the concurrent golden age of comic books—government agencies worked directly with comic book publishers to stoke hatred for the Axis powers while simultaneously attempting to dispel racial tensions at home. Later, as the Cold War defense industry ballooned—and as comic book sales reached historic heights—the government again turned to the medium, this time trying to win hearts and minds in the decolonizing world through cartoon propaganda. Hirsch’s groundbreaking research weaves together a wealth of previously classified material, including secret wartime records, official legislative documents, and caches of personal papers. His book explores the uneasy contradiction of how comics were both vital expressions of American freedom and unsettling glimpses into the national id—scourged and repressed on the one hand and deployed as official propaganda on the other. Pulp Empire is a riveting illumination of underexplored chapters in the histories of comic books, foreign policy, and race.

Author : Lauren Stern
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 40,49 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN :

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Propaganda is present widely today and needs to be brought to peoples' attention. As in the past, comic books continue to be used as a medium for propaganda to influence readers. People have traditionally thought of them as children's books, but in many ways they have never been and currently are not just for children. People have considered them childish mostly because they tell stories using colorful pictures and larger-than-life stories. However, comic books discuss real societal issues, such as war, religion, racism, politics, sex, etc. I was inspired by Fredrik Stromberg's Comic Art Propaganda: A Graphic History which was quite fascinating to me. It presents a visual history of a variety of comics that have been used to spread propagandistic messages, both harmful and beneficial by individuals and/or organizations. After reading it, I realized that I never knew that comics were used in this manner. Also, I learned to appreciate comics as a powerful literary tool and a unique art form. In fact, I never read a comic book until I read Stromberg's book. I thought that if I became interested in this topic and learned to appreciate the medium, then maybe others will too. Currently, there is not an exhibition that explores this topic; therefore, I decided that I was going to do my thesis on comic book propaganda focusing on its impact on society during the past century. The Art of Persuasion: The Use and Abuse of Propaganda in Comic Books will explore a variety of examples and topics regarding this subject. Visitors will be exposed to the world of comic books and why and how they are used to spread propagandistic messages. When people visit this exhibition, they will learn about comics and their role as a medium for propaganda and will be able to take away something that they potentially never knew before. This topic is important to share with others because it will open their eyes to this subject matter and hopefully get more people to appreciate comics.

Author : Bradford W. Wright
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 14,35 MB
Release : 2003-10-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780801874505

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A history of comic books from the 1930s to 9/11.

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Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 28,93 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781934044179

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Originally published in the midst of the cold war, Is This Tomorrow is a classic example of red scare propaganda. The story envisions a scenario in which the Soviet Union orders American communists to overthrow the US Government. Charles Schulz contributed to the artwork throughout the issue. Reprinted here for the first time in 70 years.

Author : George Orwell
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 24,71 MB
Release : 2009-10-14
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0547417756

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The essential collection of critical essays from a twentieth-century master and author of 1984. As a critic, George Orwell cast a wide net. Equally at home discussing Charles Dickens and Charlie Chaplin, he moved back and forth across the porous borders between essay and journalism, high art and low. A frequent commentator on literature, language, film, and drama throughout his career, Orwell turned increasingly to the critical essay in the 1940s, when his most important experiences were behind him and some of his most incisive writing lay ahead. All Art Is Propaganda follows Orwell as he demonstrates in piece after piece how intent analysis of a work or body of work gives rise to trenchant aesthetic and philosophical commentary. With masterpieces such as "Politics and the English Language" and "Rudyard Kipling" and gems such as "Good Bad Books," here is an unrivaled education in, as George Packer puts it, "how to be interesting, line after line." With an Introduction from Keith Gessen.

Author : John A. Lent
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 12,36 MB
Release : 2017-07-20
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1496811771

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International Convention of Asia Scholars 2019 Book Prize – Best Art Publication In the most comprehensive and authoritative source on this subject, Comics Art in China covers almost all comics art forms in mainland China, providing the history from the nineteenth century to the present as well as perspectives on both the industry and the art form. This volume encompasses political, social, and gag cartoons, lianhuanhua (picture books), comic books, humorous drawings, cartoon and humor periodicals, and donghua (animation) while exploring topics ranging from the earliest Western-influenced cartoons and the popular, often salacious, 1930s humor magazines to cartoons as wartime propaganda and comics art in the reform. Coupling a comprehensive review of secondary materials (histories, anthologies, biographies, memoirs, and more) in English and Chinese with the artists’ actual works, the result spans more than two centuries of Chinese animation. Structured chronologically, the study begins with precursors in early China and proceeds through the Republican, wartime, Communist, and market economy periods. Based primarily on interviews senior scholar John A. Lent and Xu Ying conducted with over one hundred cartoonists, animators, and other comics art figures, Comics Art in China sheds light on tumult and triumphs. Meticulously, Lent and Xu describe the evolution of Chinese comics within a global context, probing the often-tense relationship between expression and government, as well as proving that art can be a powerful force for revolution. Indeed, the authors explore Chinese comics art as it continues to grow and adapt in the twenty-first century. Enhanced with over one hundred black-and-white and color illustrations, this book stands out as not only the first such survey in English, but perhaps the most complete one in any language.