Jews in America: A Cartoon History - Softcover

Gantz, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0827608284 ISBN 13: 9780827608283

Publisher: The Jewish Publication Society, 2006

Synopsis

A unique presentation of the history of Jewish life and culture in the United States over the past 500 years Jews in America is a graphic history that uses the comic book format—an artistic expression as American as jazz—to depict five centuries of Jewish life in this country. With its blend of humor, history, and old-fashioned sentimentality, Gantz, an artist who has spent a lifetime using paper and ink to present social commentary and issues with wry wit, illustrates the prominence of Jews in American history from the time Columbus first set foot in the New World. Jews in America will appeal to readers from ages 12 to 120.

About this title

About the Author

Long Island, New York-based cartoonist, illustrator, author, and sculptor David Gantz has written and illustrated more than 75 children s books. His syndicated cartoon strip "DudleyD" ran for six years with the Herald Tribune Syndicate and his strip "Don Q" ran for six years with the New York Times Features Syndicate. He has also worked as a writer and illustrator for MAD magazine.

From the Back Cover

Jews in America
A Cartoon History

Praise for Jews in America
" a fascinating, authentic story told with humanity and humor. It s a delight to the eye and stimulant to the mind."
-Jerry Robinson, Editorial Director, Cartoonists & Writers Syndicate

" impossible to put down unique, often humorous, always accurate, and very highly recommended "
-Library Bookwatch

Born in the Bronx, David Gantz is an accomplished cartoonist, illustrator, author, and sculptor. His credits include more than seventy-five children s books and work on some of the twentieth century s most coveted comic book series. The New York Times syndicated his strip "Don Q," and in 1997 the National Cartoonists society bestowed its prestigious Reuben Award for his "Gantz Glances" newspaper panel. His latest political cartoon, "The Mouse and Me," appears weekly in the Queens Courier.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Jewish Publication Society
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0827608284
• ISBN 13: 9780827608283
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168