Synopses & Reviews
Best known for his wry and incisive takes on American life and politics, Garry Trudeau is among the worldand#8217;s most widely read cartoonists. Trudeau began shaping
Doonesbury as an undergraduate contributor to the
Yale Daily News in 1968.
Today, the strip is syndicated to a daily readership of nearly 100 million.
Trudeauand#8217;s work has been anthologized before, but this is the first book to assess the art of the comic strip and the ways that Trudeauand#8217;s iconic style has evolved over the past four decades. Brian Walker, an expert on the history of comics, sheds light on Trudeauand#8217;s early influences as well as on his creative process, from research to pencil layouts to finished artwork. In addition to revealing how Doonesbury is crafted each week, the book also examines Trudeauand#8217;s magazine illustrations, animation drawings, posters, and product designs, as well as rare and previously unpublished works. Walkerand#8217;s historical text is complemented by insightful commentary by Trudeau and his collaborators, Don Carleton, George Corsillo, and David Stanford, making this book appealing not only to Doonesburyand#8217;s many fans but also to those looking for an approach to the work of a master comic strip artist.
Review
"Lavish . . . an eclectic romp by a scion of a great cartoonist family ("Beetle Bailey," "Hi and Lois") and one of America's foremost comic-strip historians."and#8212;Cullen Murphy,
Vanity FairReview
"There are few books that I unequivocally state should be on every cartoonist's book shelf, but this is one of them. Anyone wanting to better understand cartooning at the level of an American master should own this book."and#8212;Alan Gardner,
The Daily CartoonistReview
"
Doonesbury and the Art of G.B. Trudeau provides a rare glimpse of the artist's original drawings and sketches."and#8212;Chip Kidd,
Rolling StoneReview
"A must-have for every
Doonesbury devotee."—
Connecticut Magazine Chip Kidd - Rolling Stone
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"Handsomely produced and eminently readable . . . a sheer joy."—Tom Tomorrow,
Yale Alumni Magazine Connecticut Magazine
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"[A] rare book . . . presents the artwork in an elegant, high-quality format and adds considerably to what we know about the artist. Brian Walker is an ideal chronicler."—Christopher Arnott,
New Haven Advocate Tom Tomorrow - Yale Alumni Magazine
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"This is the mother of all Doonesbury books . . . beautifully assembled . . . easily the gift book of the year for folks who've been sentient over the past 40 years."—William Kowinski,
North Coast Journal Christopher Arnott - New Haven Advocate
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". . . elegantly chronicles how the strip's graphic aesthetic evolved."—Michael Cavna,
Washington Post William Kowinski - North Coast Journal
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"An elegant collection."—John McMurtrie,
San Francisco Chronicle (Holiday Books selection, Comics/Graphic Novels category)
Michael Cavna - Washington Post
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"Eloquent, well-researched and honest. . . . Walker is a masterful storyteller."--Catherine Ramsdell, PopMatters
John McMurtrie - San Francisco Chronicle
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"If you're a fan of
Doonesbury, without question you need to own this book."—Mike Rhode,
Washington City Paper Catherine Ramsdell - PopMatters
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"This is a fine introduction to Trudeau and a delight for those who are already familiar with and appreciate him."—K. Marantz, CHOICE Mike Rhode - Washington City Paper
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"The first book to assess the art of the Doonesbury strip, its impact, and the way Trudeau's style has evolved over four decades."—Book Passage K. Marantz - CHOICE
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"A handsome, heavyweight volume. . . . Walker chronicles it all with care."—Jonathan Richards, Pasatiempo Book Passage
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“‘Walkers book offers an in-depth view of the Pulitzer Prize-winning comic strip…Trudeaus work in 1983, also examines the creative process and Trudeaus evolution as an artist.” —
The New Haven Register Jonathan Richards - Pasatiempo
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"To call it satire is only half right. 'Doonesbury' has taken on all the topics you'd expect- from vietnam to Iraq, from drug use to gay marriage. But satire has a short shelf life.'Doonesbury's big heart and moral compass are what give it staying power."—Cullen Murphy, Vanity Fair The New Haven Register
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"This comprehensive book is a beautiful addition to any Doonesbury fan's collection."—Jessica Harrison, Desert News Cullen Murphy - Vanity Fair
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2011 Best Book Finalist, Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Best Book Finalist
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Finalist for the 2010 Connecticut Book Awards in the non-fiction category Jessica Harrison - Desert News
Synopsis
An exciting look at the artistic evolution of the iconic style of Doonesbury on the 40th anniversary of its publication.
Best known for his wry and incisive takes on American life and politics, Garry Trudeau is among the world's most widely read cartoonists. Trudeau began shaping Doonesbury as an undergraduate contributor to the Yale Daily News in 1968.Today, the strip is syndicated to a daily readership of nearly 100 million.
Trudeau's work has been anthologized before, but this is the first book to assess the art of the comic strip and the ways that Trudeau's iconic style has evolved over the past four decades. Brian Walker, an expert on the history of comics, sheds light on Trudeau's early influences as well as on his creative process, from research to pencil layouts to finished artwork. In addition to revealing how Doonesbury is crafted each week, the book also examines Trudeau's magazine illustrations, animation drawings, posters, and product designs, as well as rare and previously unpublished works. Walker's historical text is complemented by insightful commentary by Trudeau and his collaborators, Don Carleton, George Corsillo, and David Stanford, making this book appealing not only to Doonesbury's many fans but also to those looking for an approach to the work of a master comic strip artist.
Synopsis
Garry Trudeau's work has been anthologized before, but this is the first bookto assess the art of the "Doonesbury" comic strip and the ways that Trudeau'siconic style has evolved over the past four decades.
About the Author
Brian Walker organized the first major exhibition of Garry Trudeauand#8217;s work, The Doonesbury Retrospective, at the Museum of Cartoon Art in 1983. He has served as curator for more than sixty-five cartoon exhibitions and has written numerous books on comics including The Comics: The Complete Collection, The Best of Ernie Bushmillerand#8217;s Nancy, and Barney Google and Snuffy Smith: 75 Years of an American Legend.