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Editorial or political cartoons depict political and social commentary in an artistic fashion. The study of cartoons involves many academic disciplines such as journalism, mass media, political science, and history.
Benjamin Franklin drew the United States' first political cartoon in 1754, and it was very much a call to action. Political issues have always provided a fertile source of cartoon expression. It is amazing how the use of a cartoon image can capture and express so vividly the political climate of the time. In this sense a cartoon is worth a thousand words.
This page will provide sites which display a selective list of cartoon sources via the Internet. Check out some of these sources. I know that you will find cartoons clever, insightful, and in some instances simply hilarious. You will be fascinated with your journey into this medium of expression. Enjoy!
British politics have always been fertile ground for satire and wit as expressed with political cartoons. The CartoonHub link creates a national hub for research into British cartoons and caricature, and includes a database of over 90,000 images.
Daryl Cagle's Professional Cartoonist's Index contains an extensive selection of U.S. and international editorial cartoons. The site organizes cartoons by topic with a database searchable by date, keyword, topic, or artist.
Professional associations promote cartooning/cartoonists in various degrees with wide ranging content. Sites can be a good place to find biographical information on cartoonists.
The links below are examples of professional associations in the U.S. and Great Britain.
Below you will find links to some great sites and fascinating collections.
Links below will give you an idea of the sorts of books which you might access in Mabee Library.