The Comic Art of War: A Critical Study of Military Cartoons, 1805-2014, with a Guide to Artists
Author:   Christina M. Knopf
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
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9780786498352


Pages:   252
Publication Date:   28 July 2015
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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The Comic Art of War: A Critical Study of Military Cartoons, 1805-2014, with a Guide to Artists


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For military cartoonists the absurdity of war inspires a laugh-or-cry response and provides an endless source of un-funny amusement. Cartoons by hundreds of artists-at-arms from more than a dozen countries and spanning two centuries are included in this study--the first to consider such a broad range of military comics. War and military life are examined through the inside jokes of the men and women who served. The author analyzes themes of culture, hierarchy, enemies and allies, geography, sexuality, combat, and civilian relations and describes how comics function within a community. A number of artists included were known for their work with Disney, Marvel Comics, the New Yorker and Madison Avenue but many lesser known artists are recognized.

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Author:   Christina M. Knopf
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.449kg
ISBN:  

9780786498352


ISBN 10:   0786498358
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   28 July 2015
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface: Recon Introduction: Vocabularies of the Visual-Verbal 1. GI Joking: Military Humor and Graphic Narratives 2. Service Before Self: Military Life 3. Kiss My Brass: Military Hierarchy 4. Frenemies: Friends and Foes 5. Drawn Behind the Lines: Military Geography 6. Sex(es) in Battle: Gender and Sexuality 7. Drawing Fire: Combat and Casualties 8. Sillyvillians: ­Civil-Military Interactions Conclusion: SITREP—The Military’s Rhetorical Vision Appendix: Comicography Notes Bibliography Index

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Author Information

Christina M. Knopf is an assistant professor in Communication Studies at the State University of New York at Cortland. She is the author of many chapters and articles on comics and the representation of war, the military and veterans.

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