“My Life in Cartoons”This is a memoir of sorts, from the cartoon editor of the New Yorker. If you’re not familiar, the New Yorker has long been home to some of the most intelligent and cutting edge cartoons and is often the first thing long time readers look at, including this one. Bob Mankoff explains how he got there and why he loves his jobs – not only is he editor, he is also a cartoonist.
If you love smart, witty and often political cartoons, then this is the book for you. If you are looking for tips on how to win the caption contests, this is also the book for you. And if you ever wondered how a cartoonist becomes a cartoonist and makes a career out of it, then this is definitely the book for you.
I must admit that I’m a long time New Yorker cartoon fan so I happily delved into this and was not disappointed. In fact, I raced through it in one night, laughing like a fool. Luckily, I was home alone and didn’t have to explain myself to anyone.
Often laugh out loud funny and always interesting, I really enjoyed this and highly recommend it to New Yorker fans and those who’ve even never picked up the magazine as well. When you need a break from heart pounding thrillers, thought provoking literary books or dystopian nightmares, this light, fast, funny read is the perfect respite.
3/14 Stacy Alesi, AKA the BookBitch
HOW ABOUT NEVER–IS NEVER GOOD FOR YOU? by Bob Mankoff . Henry Holt and Co. (March 25, 2014). ISBN 978-0805095906. 304p.
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That caption (How about never — is never good for you?) has stuck with my husband and me for years! We remember it whenever we get asked to do something we don’t want to do!