Garry Trudeau: Doonesbury and the Aesthetics of Satire

by Kerry D. Soper

Book Overview

Since 1968, Garry Trudeau (b. 1948) has brought his brand of political satire to bear on public figures, movie stars, heads of state, and even on himself. Trudeau has also advocated for artists' rights and challenged industry norms while keeping a decidedly low profile. In Garry Trudeau: "Doonesbury" and the Aesthetics of Satire, Kerry D. Soper traces the contribution of this groundbreaking artist.

Trudeau is arguably the premier American...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934110892
• ISBN13: 9781934110898
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"