America's Great Comic-strip Artists

Download or read book America's Great Comic-strip Artists written by Richard Marschall and published by Stewart, Tabori, & Chang. This book was released on 1997 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasury of outstanding graphics and rare and beautiful comic art, this book is also a history of the art form itself, as seen through the work of 16 of the finest cartoonists of the last century, including Al Capp, Charles M. Schulz, Walt Kelly and Chester Gould. Marschall's fascinating text portrays the life and times of these artists, demonstrating their influence on American art and society. 250 illustrations, many in full-color.