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In this edition of the acclaimed series, editor Charles Brooksdisplays, once again, his talent for choosing the most memorable,irreverent, and, at times, poignant artistry of todayis most giftedcartoonists. His selection of top editorial cartoons from the UnitedStates and Canada runs the gamut, from presidential antics and politicalposturings to drawings that comment on almost every aspect of modern dailylife.From sports, education, health care, and the news media to crime, guncontrol, and the economy, Brooks gives the reader pictures that are trulyworth a thousand words. Best Editorial Cartoons lovers will laughas they encounter hilarious caricatures of VIPs, view renderings of thecommon man facing lifeis incongruities, and see the foibles of societyrevealed in over 400 sketches.Brooksi twenty-eighth volume includes David Horseyis PulitzerPrize-winning work from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer , as well asthose of other talented and award-winning artists who have earneddistinctions over the past year. In addition to the cartoons, the bookalso contains introductory comments putting each section in a historicaland social perspective. With contributions from some 160 cartoonists, thislatest work is sure to be recognized as one of the best of the Bestseries.Brooks, Charles is the author of 'Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year 2000' with ISBN 9781565547421 and ISBN 156554742X.
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