Cartoon [Spanish]

By: Mendoza, David

C ctel explosivo de poes a, s tira pol tica y nostalgia pop

An explosive cocktail of poetry, political satire, and pop nostalgia

David Mendoza Yamaui (Caracas, 1973)-economist, politician, university professor, cartoonist, and poet-presents Poemario Cartoon, a bold, unclassifiable, multifaceted work in which poetry intertwines with comics and social criticism. Dedicated to the children of the 1980s, this book is an irreverent journey through iconic pop culture characters reinterpreted with irony and depth. Mendoza uses humor and satire to explore themes such as power, identity, and social decay, depicting Walt Disney as a fugitive ice cube, Hello Kitty in panties that "barely cover anything," and Yosemite Sam as a symbol of political violence.

Each poem is a tribute to or playful distortion of figures such as the Pink Panther, Mafalda, and Nicol s Maduro, who are transformed into vehicles of scathing criticism.

The depth beneath the satire is veiled by the lighthearted tone. The verses contain reflections on oppression, nostalgia, and resistance, particularly in contexts such as the Venezuelan crisis. The work includes references to historical cartoons and animation techniques, merging the visual with the poetic to create a unique experience.

This book is for lovers of contemporary poetry with a transgressive approach; fans of pop culture and comics who appreciate intelligent reinterpretations; readers interested in political criticism disguised as acid humor; and scholars of graphic satire. The book operates as a hybrid between poem and cartoon.

In any case, cartoon is a literary experiment that challenges conventions. In it, Mendoza accomplishes the improbable by making the reader laugh, feel outrage, and be moved by the same verse. It is an indispensable work for those who believe poetry can be as vibrant as a cartoon and as incisive as a manifesto.

Note: It includes illustrations and references to media blocked in Venezuela, which add layers of context for attentive readers.
The author behind the work
Mendoza Yamaui is not a conventional poet. His training as an economist and his long career in public and private management, as well as his role as the creator of characters such as Super Mostacho-a political caricature that went viral in the Venezuelan media-give him a unique perspective. He is a columnist for La Patilla and El Nacional and has published works ranging from management treatises, such as Management, Finance, and Business, to literary experiments, such as El caso del se or Valdemar. This professional diversity explains the audacity of Poemario Cartoon, which features verses that read like political cartoons. In this work, Condorito converses with inflation, and Mafalda exclaims, "You're a fool, Manolito " in response to the Venezuelan crisis.

It is subversive nostalgia; the characters of the 1980s are reinterpreted with acid irony. The Pink Panther no longer dances to Mancini's rhythm but to the "jazzy destiny of a country that catches fire."

Satire as a weapon: The "pears" of 19th-century French caricature (an allusion to Les Poires) are transformed into criticism of Maduro's government. This demonstrates how Mendoza Yamaui masters the art of political ellipsis.

Poetics of the everyday: In poems such as "Tus Pantaletas de Hello Kitty" (Your Hello Kitty Panties), the seemingly trivial becomes a reflection on loss: "The image of a thread / thinner than my current civil rights sticks in my mind."

This is a book that both hurts and makes you laugh. It is a place where tenderness for childhood memories collides with the rage of an adult who sees his country in ruins. At its core, the poetry collection Cartoon is an act of resistance. It shows that even when "poets are starving" (as he declares in one poem), creativity can be as sharp as a cartoonist's pencil.

Rosa Castillo
Ed. Term metro Econ mico

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN: B0DBH4159Q
• ISBN13: 9798334315976
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"