This collection contains nineteenth century political cartoons. The collection includes illustrations from issues of "Puck" for the years 1879-1903 and illustrations of "Judge" for the years 1887 …

Dec 20, 2012 · While Puck began as a general humor magazine, it became noted for its colorful covers and double-page centerfolds that featured the foibles and machinations of politicians, …

Sep 10, 2014 · In their new book What Fools These Mortals Be: The Story of Puck, America’s First and Most Influential Magazine of Color Political Cartoons. writers Michael Alexander Kahn and …

Typical 32-page issues contained a full color political cartoon on the front cover and a color non-political cartoon or comic-strip on the back cover dealing with social issues. There was always …

Feb 25, 2023 · Puck was the first successful US humor magazine, founded in 1876 by Austrian-born cartoonist Joseph Keppler. The magazine featured colorful cartoons, caricatures, and …

Series I: Puck Magazine Prints, 1879-1899, is arranged chronologically by date and contains political cartoons and prints from Puck Magazine from 1879-1899. Puck Magazine was …

What Fools These Mortals Be: The Story of Puck is a lavish coffee table book retrospective that beautifully displays why Puck is considered the most important political satire and cartoon …

Apr 29, 2018 · The Story of Puck," discussed a selection of political cartoons about the U.S. Congress. Published from 1877 to 1918, "Puck" was one of the most widely read and influential …

The magazine was named for William Shakespeare’s character, Puck, in Midsummer Night’s Dream, chiefly remembered for his line, “What fools these mortals be!” And the tone of Puck …

Similar to the word and the character, Puck was meant to be a humorous magazine that featured political cartoons and satirical articles, stories, and poems. Puck was a mostly Democratic …

Apr 29, 2018 · Published from 1876 to 1918, [Puck] was one of the most widely read and influential satire magazines of the period and contained full-page color political cartoons which …

Dec 12, 2012 · His witty and critical political cartoons created a satirical commentary on the political issues and corruption of the era. His artistic talent and intricate lithographs about the …

Making liberal use of cartoons and drawings, Puck gave its readers an irreverent mix of current events, pointed social commentary, political opinion, and often-scathing criticism of the day’s …

Puck was the first successful humor magazine in the United States of colorful cartoons, caricatures and political satire of the issues of the day. It was founded in 1876 as a German …

Sep 10, 2023 · Puck magazine became a platform for political satire and commentary, using humor to influence public opinion. Its cartoons and articles targeted both major political parties, …

May 8, 2020 · The magazine’s interior contained black-and-white cartoons dealing with issues like New York City’s Tammany Hall, presidential politics, and social issues of late 19th century to …

Oct 13, 2014 · The Story of Puck: America’s First and Most Influential Magazine of Color Political Cartoons (IDW Publishing, 2014) The expert lithographic printing of Puck’s color illustrations …

6 days ago · Cartoon Carousel . The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics. Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink …