By Anders Nilsen Publisher: Jonathan Cape ISBN: 9781787330658 I do enjoy a book that takes you by surprise, and this one most certainly did that. Combining a fable with a modern-era war zone, this is, at its heart, the story of Prometheus. But Nilsen does so much more than just represent the tale in a […]
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Droodles
A “droodle” is a simple but cryptic sketch whose meaning you have to guess. The concept is attributed to the American humorist, author and publisher Roger Price, who published a book of them in 1953. They went on to become not just a popular fad but a syndicated feature in newspapers and magazines, and a television […]
Sideways views of the news
Another in our series of topical submissions from members: this one from Guy Venables. You can see recent submissions from other members here and if you’d like to have your own work considered please read these guidelines.
The other Zoom
The brilliant cartoon prodigy Zoom Rockman is showing his ‘Jewish Hall of Fame’ between Tuesday 23rd May and Sunday 3rd September 2023. The exhibition is at JW3, 341-345 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET, and includes not only 80+ caricatures of British cultural icons, but also ten life-size moving articulated figures of people like Amy Winehouse, […]
John Burningham’s Champagne
John Burningham’s Champagne The Chris Beetles Gallery. 8 & 10 Ryder Street, St James’s, London SW1Y 6QB. 28 October – 14 November, 2015. 10am – 5.30pm An exhibition of new work by cartoonist and illustrator, John Burningham, is being held at the Chris Beetles Gallery to coincide with the launch of a new book entitled […]
Donald McGill’s Seaside Postcard Museum
The purpose of this museum is to pay homage to Donald McGill, who spent his life creating original artworks for the then thriving postcard industry. Donald created over 12,000 postcards from 1904 till his death in 1962. You will find that Donald's Cards will depict anything and everyone, his watchful eye never missed a humorous […]
