Churchill

A Life in Cartoons

Tim Benson

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Hutchinson Heinemann
23 May 2024

Comic book & cartoon art; Biography: historical, political & military; Graphic novels; Political leaders & leadership; Cartoons & comic strips

A cartoon biography of Winston Churchill, featuring some of the greatest and wittiest portraits of the iconic British statesman from around the world.

'A welcome and important addition to this genre-especially given that it contains more than 300 cartoons, most of which have not been utilised in previously published books . . . With great skill Benson has created a highly readable, entertaining, and politically insightful description for each cartoon . . . Buy and read this delightful book.' INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY

Following an unrivalled political career that spanned a remarkable sixty years and reached both the heights and the depths of political fortune, Sir Winston Churchill undoubtedly became the world's most caricatured politician of all time. From entering Parliament in 1900 through to his retirement in 1964, Winston Churchill in Cartoons will chart Churchill's illustrious and tumultuous political career through the work of leading cartoonists from around the world.

Through these cartoons there developed very contrary views of Churchill; the glorious cigar-chomping wartime leader and the flawed politician. In America he was adored by cartoonists, while in Nazi Germany and in the post-war Soviet Union he was, unsurprisingly, painted as a bumbling buffoon. After his passing in 1965, great contemporary cartoonists including Peter Brookes, Steve Bell, Matt and Gerald Scarfe, continued to use him as a benchmark for the world leaders that followed.

Featuring the work of the some of the greatest cartoonists of all time and providing a new perspective of an iconic figure, Winston Churchill in Cartoons will include the very best and wittiest portrayals of Churchill the glorious wartime leader, controversial politician, and emblematic British statesman.

By: Tim Benson
Imprint: Hutchinson Heinemann
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 204mm, Width: 181mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 577g
ISBN: 9781529153286
ISBN 10: 152915328X
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 23 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Tim Benson is Britain's leading authority on political cartoons. He runs the Political Cartoon Gallery and Cafe which is located near the River Thames in Putney. He has produced numerous books on the history of cartoons, including Giles's War, Churchill in Caricature, Low and the Dictators, The Cartoon Century- Modern Britain through the Eyes of Its Cartoonists, Drawing the Curtain- The Cold War in Cartoons and Over the Top- A Cartoon History of Australia at War.

Reviews for Churchill: A Life in Cartoons

A welcome and important addition to this genre—especially given that it contains more than 300 cartoons, most of which have not been utilised in previously published books . . . With great skill Benson has created a highly readable, entertaining, and politically insightful description for each cartoon. The descriptions are crisp yet sufficiently robust in facts, quotes, and background for the reader to comprehend fully the message and impact of each cartoon . . . A great strength of the book is, in fact, the presentation of a large selection of previously uncollected cartoons . . . All who enjoy studying the depiction of Churchill in political cartoons should buy and read this delightful book. * International Churchill Society *