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"In its collection of analytical histories and 'state of the cartooning nation' for the most important cartoon art territories of Asia, Asian Political Cartoons represents a highly significant contribution to the literature on the form.--John Etty, author of Graphic Satire in the Soviet Union: ""Krokodil""'s Political Cartoons"

"This English-language book will broaden international readers' horizons about cartoons in Asia, a theme that art critics rarely pursue. . . . Coupled with [Lent's] focus on cartoons and comics as well as direct experience in Asian countries, including Indonesia, this book is very valuable, especially for those who want to seriously study the art of visual narrative.--Ivan Gunawan ""Indonesian Journal"" In addition to being a superior one-stop introduction to Asian political cartooning, this book is a pioneering and invaluable resource for visual culture in Asia. Essential.--J. G. Matthews ""CHOICE"" In 300 mostly-color and beautifully-laid-out pages Lent takes us deep into the rich and culturally complicated history of the political cartoon in a part of the world that has seen staggering and tumultuous political change over the last century. . . . It's a grand tour through cartoon territory not very well known by many of us. A journey well worth taking.--Matt Wuerker ""International Journal of Comic Art Blog"" A meticulous scholarly tour de force, Lent's Asian Political Cartoons connects the past, present, and future of the genre in Asia.--Sheng-mei Ma ""Journal of Popular Culture"" In its collection of analytical histories and 'state of the cartooning nation' for the most important cartoon art territories of Asia, Asian Political Cartoons represents a highly significant contribution to the literature on the form.--John Etty, author of Graphic Satire in the Soviet Union: ""Krokodil""'s Political Cartoons"

In its collection of analytical histories and 'state of the cartooning nation' for the most important cartoon art territories of Asia, Asian Political Cartoons represents a highly significant contribution to the literature on the form.--John Etty, author of Graphic Satire in the Soviet Union: Krokodil 's Political Cartoons

"In 300 mostly-color and beautifully-laid-out pages Lent takes us deep into the rich and culturally complicated history of the political cartoon in a part of the world that has seen staggering and tumultuous political change over the last century. . . . It's a grand tour through cartoon territory not very well known by many of us. A journey well worth taking.--Matt Wuerker ""International Journal of Comic Art Blog"" In its collection of analytical histories and 'state of the cartooning nation' for the most important cartoon art territories of Asia, Asian Political Cartoons represents a highly significant contribution to the literature on the form.--John Etty, author of Graphic Satire in the Soviet Union: ""Krokodil""'s Political Cartoons"

"This English-language book will broaden international readers' horizons about cartoons in Asia, a theme that art critics rarely pursue. . . . Coupled with [Lent's] focus on cartoons and comics as well as direct experience in Asian countries, including Indonesia, this book is very valuable, especially for those who want to seriously study the art of visual narrative.--Ivan Gunawan ""Indonesian Journal"" In addition to being a superior one-stop introduction to Asian political cartooning, this book is a pioneering and invaluable resource for visual culture in Asia. Essential.--J. G. Matthews ""CHOICE"" In 300 mostly-color and beautifully-laid-out pages Lent takes us deep into the rich and culturally complicated history of the political cartoon in a part of the world that has seen staggering and tumultuous political change over the last century. . . . It's a grand tour through cartoon territory not very well known by many of us. A journey well worth taking.--Matt Wuerker ""International Journal of Comic Art Blog"" In its collection of analytical histories and 'state of the cartooning nation' for the most important cartoon art territories of Asia, Asian Political Cartoons represents a highly significant contribution to the literature on the form.--John Etty, author of Graphic Satire in the Soviet Union: ""Krokodil""'s Political Cartoons"

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John A. Lent taught at the university level from 1960 to 2011, with stints in the Philippines, Malaysia, Canada, China, and the United States. He has authored or edited eighty-seven books, including Asian Comics, Asian Political Cartoons, and Comics Art in China, all published by University Press of Mississippi. He founded and serves as the publisher and editor-in-chief of International Journal of Comic Art.

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