HUMOR 2 Humor 88 Cartoon Exhibition New York LAST DAYS!

The Description 

“HUMOR 2” is a big colorful compilation of magazine art works submitted for the landmark “Humor 88” Cartoon Exhibition which was held by the Society of Illustrators, in New York City, during November 1988. This exhibition was a cornerstone for the art world, as it bought together many fine artists and their works from across the USA for the first time. These are all really funny, fine pieces of pop art.

With over 300 pages and over 500 pictures this volume is written and edited by Jill Bossert, and conceived and designed by Lou Brooks. It was high quality published in very limited numbers (less than 5000) in New York by Madison Square Press for the Society of Illustrators. This hardback, red cloth bound, large format book is in excellent as new condition, very clean with tight binding. Indexed, and naturally illustrated throughout in glorious colour.

Includes humorous works from such artists as Lynda Barry, Keith Bendis, Roz Chast, and Seymour Chwast – plus many many more. This rare book provides a dynamic snapshot of the art, style, and wit of the major magazine artists of the late 1980s period. While some works are topical in nature, all still have resonance today, especially as they are now on the other side of “the great divide”. That is they were all drawn by hand, as this was the last great show before affordable before desktop computers, and drawing applications would help to render pen and ink obsolete in the world of magazine publishing.

This 1988 very limited 1st Edition is a large, heavy book, of biblical proportions, filled with many unique works of modern art. It does have a bit of weight so please allow $12 to $14 for East Coast Reg Post. Please contact me for more details or pictures if required.

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The Bidding

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The Terms

Obvious really … Don’t bid unless you are going to quickly pay! An online bank account with EFT capability will help this process enormously. Or you can walk into any branch of a WESTPAC bank, fill out a deposit slip and direct deposit.

The items are available for inspection, and have been reasonably well photographed and honestly described. Ask any questions you need to before you bid, and arrange any tests or inspections beforehand.

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All sales are final, no warranty, no guarantee, no returns, and no refunds; my 10 day auction allows plenty of question time …!

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The Payment & Delivery

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