The Picture Politics of Sir Francis Carruthers Gould - by Colin Seymour-Ure (Hardcover)
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- This is the first major study of Britain's pioneering graphic satirist, Sir Francis Carruthers Gould (1844-1925), the first staff political cartoonist on a daily newspaper in Britain, and the first of his kind to be knighted.
- About the Author: Colin Seymour-Ure (1938-2017) was Professor of Government in the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent.
- 224 Pages
- Art, History
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About the Book
The first major study of Britain's pioneering graphic satirist, Sir Francis Carruthers Gould (1844-1925), the first staff political cartoonist on a daily newspaper in Britain, and the first of his kind to be knighted.Book Synopsis
This is the first major study of Britain's pioneering graphic satirist, Sir Francis Carruthers Gould (1844-1925), the first staff political cartoonist on a daily newspaper in Britain, and the first of his kind to be knighted. Written by the distinguished media historian, Colin Seymour-Ure, it is essential reading for anyone interested in cartoons, caricature and illustration and will also be welcomed by students of history, politics and the media. It examines Gould's career in Fleet Street until his retirement after the First World War. It also discusses his illustrations for magazines and books and there is an analysis of his use of symbolism and literary allusion to lampoon such eminent politicians as Gladstone and Joseph Chamberlain. As Lord Baker says in his Foreword, this book is 'a major contribution to our knowledge of British cartooning.'From the Back Cover
This book is the first major study of Britain's pioneering graphic satirist, Sir Francis Carruthers Gould (1844-1925), the first staff political cartoonist on a daily newspaper in Britain, and the first of his kind to be knighted.
Written by the distinguished media historian, Colin Seymour-Ure, it is essential reading for anyone interested in cartoons, caricature and illustration. Reprinted here in book form for the first time is Professor Seymour-Ure's essay 'How Special Are Cartoonists', first published 50 years ago to mark the inauguration of the British Cartoon Archive at the University of Kent. A personal 'miscellany' rather than a detailed biography, the book examines Gould's career from when he left work at the London Stock Exchange to become political cartoonist on the influential Pall Mall Gazette and later the Westminster Gazette until his retirement after the First World War. It also discusses his monthly Picture Politics, as well as his illustrations for magazines and books and his own 'Froissart's Modern Chronicles' series. In addition, there is an analysis of the symbolism and literary allusion used in his drawings to lampoon such eminent politicians as Gladstone, Joseph Chamberlain and Arthur Balfour. Never unkind in his work ('I etch with vinegar not vitriol'), Gould was the leading satirical artist of his day. As Lord Baker says in his Foreword, this book is 'a major contribution to our knowledge of British cartooning.'Review Quotes
'A powerful, illuminating analysis of a forgotten master of political cartooning' - The Times Literary Supplement
'This is a comprehensive study of the art of a long forgotten cartoonist whose current obscurity is definitely undeserved.' - Illustration MagazineAbout the Author
Colin Seymour-Ure (1938-2017) was Professor of Government in the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent.
Mark Bryant is a Freelance Writer and Editor.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.61 Inches (H) x 6.69 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.52 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: History
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Theme: Modern (late 19th Century to 1945)
Format: Hardcover
Author: Colin Seymour-Ure
Language: English
Street Date: December 17, 2024
TCIN: 92750518
UPC: 9781526181992
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-2317
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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