Passionella and Other Stories

by Jules Feiffer

Book Overview

by Jules Feiffer Jules Feiffer has had one of the most varied and illustrious careers of any 20th century cartoonist. For over 40 years he contributed strips to The Village Voice , and has long been a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560970979
• ISBN13: 9781560970972
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Feiffer

I bought this book because I'm a Feiffer fan. The book basically illustrates the more recent Feiffer work, which is a George Bernard Shaw type of satirical work, and throws in some older cartoons as well. I did not like the play writing or the illustrated fable. I much prefer the old Feiffer stuff in the book, and his cartoon features like Boom. Even though I enjoy the cartoons much more than the play writing, I will admit that there is some excellent and funny satire writing, for example, " Superman ". All about vulnerable male egos and action heroes. The fable also has great comments on the human condition. It really is an essential book for philosophy or Drama/art students, because no one can handle satire in this unique and funny way. I am not sure that old Feiffer cartoon fans will be getting their money's worth though.