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Heath Robinson's Great War W. Heath Robinson

Heath Robinson's Great War By W. Heath Robinson

Heath Robinson's Great War by W. Heath Robinson


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Summary

Heath Robinson drew many cartoons lampooning the excesses of the First World War and poking fun at the German army, bringing comic relief to British soldiers and civilians. This book presents his complete First World War satire, from ridiculous weapons such as 'Button Magnets' to a demonstration of how to have a 'Quiet Cup of Tea at the Front.'

Heath Robinson's Great War Summary

Heath Robinson's Great War: The Satirical Cartoons by W. Heath Robinson

W. Heath Robinson is best known for his hilarious drawings of zany contraptions, though his work ranged across a wide variety of topics covering many aspects of British life in the decades following the First World War. Starting out as a watercolour artist, he quickly turned to the more lucrative field of book illustration and developed his forte in satirical drawings and cartoons. He was regularly commissioned by the editors of Tatler and The Sketch and in great demand from advertising companies. Collections of his drawings were subsequently published in many different editions and became so successful as to transform Heath Robinson into a household name, celebrated for his eccentric brand of British humour. Heath Robinson drew many cartoons lampooning the excesses of the First World War and poking fun at the German army, bringing welcome comic relief to British soldiers and civilians. This book presents his complete First World War satire, from ridiculous weapons such as 'Button Magnets' to aeronautical antics and a demonstration of how to have a 'Quiet Cup of Tea at the Front.'

About W. Heath Robinson

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.

Additional information

GOR008077203
9781851244249
1851244247
Heath Robinson's Great War: The Satirical Cartoons by W. Heath Robinson
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Bodleian Library
20150619
160
N/A
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