Heath Robinson's Second World War: The Satirical Cartoons

Hardback

Main Details

Title Heath Robinson's Second World War: The Satirical Cartoons
Authors and Contributors      By (author) W. Heath Robinson
Introduction by Geoffrey Beare
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 253,Width 194
Category/GenreSecond world war
Cartoons and comic strips
ISBN/Barcode 9781851244430
ClassificationsDewey:741.56942
Audience
General
Edition 2nd edition
Illustrations 46 Line drawings, black and white; 104 Halftones, duotone

Publishing Details

Publisher Bodleian Library
Imprint Bodleian Library
Publication Date 22 April 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Soldiers disguised as a herd of cows, cork bath mats for troops crossing streams and a tank with a piano attachment for camp concerts are just some of the absurd inventions to be found in this book of cartoons designed to keep spirits up during the Second World War. These intricate comic drawings poke gentle fun at both the instruments of war and the indignity of the air-raid shelter in Heath Robinson's inimitable style.

Author Biography

William Heath Robinson (31 May 1872 - 13 September 1944) was an English cartoonist and illustrator best known for drawings of ridiculously complicated machines for achieving simple objectives.