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As one of the most simple, effective and powerful forms of communication, it comes as no surprise that comic art has been misappropriated by governments, self-interest groups, do-gooders and sinister organisations to spread their messages. World War Two comic book propaganda with Superman, Batman, and Captain America bashing up cartoon enemies was so ubiquitous that there was barely a US comic untainted by the war effort. And theres no shortage of examples from the other side of the globe. This book examines every kind of propaganda, and how positive or pernicious messages have been conveyed in the pages of comic books over the last 100 years. Subject areas include racism and xenophobia, antidrugs comics, pro-drugs comics and religious comics. Plus, there is a look at social programming; how gender roles were re-enforced in comic book stereotyping, and how comics broke free to produce a whole slew of gay superheroes, no matter how ham-fistedly written. This book is a fascinating global, visual history of some of the most contentious, outrageous, unbelievably unusual and politically charged comics ever published. Written by renowned comics historian and author, Fredrik Strömberg.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Don't be misled by the title .. this is no lightweight comic volume. As a political cartoon enthusiast and collector of some propaganda material, I was soon impressed by the author's wide knowledge on the areas he covers. Fredrik Strömberg covers an enormous field in the 141 pages, from racial stereotypes to war to politics, drugs and even religion. Each aspect is discussed with illustrations of the comics involved. Sufficient details are given of material still available and how to track it down.
While many people could put together an illustrated book like this, what impressed me throughout was both the depth and width of knowledge the author clearly has, and draws on throught the chapters. It is not a book to read from cover to cover in one go, but I found I read about a particular area, looked closely at the examples and thought carefully about what the author has said. While opinions are expressed, the reader is also left to form their own opinions on the subject matter and the style of presentation. Even when you have read it, it is a volume that will have you going back to the bookshelf to refer to again and again.
While many people could put together an illustrated book like this, what impressed me throughout was both the depth and width of knowledge the author clearly has, and draws on throught the chapters. It is not a book to read from cover to cover in one go, but I found I read about a particular area, looked closely at the examples and thought carefully about what the author has said. While opinions are expressed, the reader is also left to form their own opinions on the subject matter and the style of presentation. Even when you have read it, it is a volume that will have you going back to the bookshelf to refer to again and again.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Print is Too Small
20 Sep 2010
Format:Paperback
Even though I just had a complete eye exam and had my prescription verified as 20/20, I still couldn't see much of the material in this book. Many of the reproductions are crammed in and printed in very small detail--which means that you really can't get the full enjoyment that you have a right to expect. Even with a pretty good magnifying glass (which was an annoyance to have to use), a lot of the written dialogue was indecipherable. A very good concept but not well-executed.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Poor page reproductions
4 Feb 2011
Format:Paperback
Like one of the other reviewers, I have perfect eyesight and cannot comfortably read the original comics reproduced in this book because they've been shrunk down to a small fraction of their original size. Imagine the finest print in a credit card offer or a shipping invoice. The words in these reproductions are generally smaller than that, but often more crowded or otherwise harder to read. Comics should never be reproduced at this size, especially not the large quantity offered in this book and of such rare and special material. I give the book two stars rather than one because of the value of the surrounding text, but I got the book to read the original comics. Someday I hope there will be an anthology of these curious and important comics that will make them easier and more pleasant to read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Interesting but skewed
28 Dec 2010
Format:Paperback
This volume includes some excellent illustrations and some good narration of the material. However, it focuses largely on domestic issues (gay rights, labor unions, etc.) and not what most people think of when they hear the word "propaganda." I'm glad about one thing though: it let me know about a comic called "Reagan's Raiders!" I'll have to get a copy on Ebay!
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