The Picture Politics of Sir Francis Carruthers Gould: Britain's Pioneering Political Cartoonist

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Colin Seymour-Ure Mark Bryant

The Picture Politics of Sir Francis Carruthers Gould

Britain's Pioneering Political Cartoonist

Colin Seymour-Ure, Mark Bryant

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Manchester University Press
02 January 2025

History of Art & Design Styles; Comic book & cartoon art; Social & cultural history

This is the first major study of Britain's pioneering graphic satirist, Sir Francis Carruthers Gould (18441925), 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.'

By: Colin Seymour-Ure
Edited by: Mark Bryant
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 690g
ISBN: 9781526181992
ISBN 10: 1526181991
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 02 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Foreword Lord Baker of Dorking Introduction Acknowledgements A Brief Timeline for Sir Francis Carruthers Gould Author’s Preface 1 Why is Gould Important? 2 Press Context 3 Beyond the Newspaper Cartoon: Gould at Large 4 Cartoon Context 5 Gould’s Armoury 6 Why Does Gould Have No Afterlife? Appendix 1: Gould’s Images of Chamberlain and Balfour, 1903-06 Appendix 2: How Special Are Cartoonists? Appendix 3: The Centre for the Study of Cartoons and Caricature and the University of Kent Notes & References Bibliography Further Reading About the Author Index -- .

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.