{"product_id":"the-picture-politics-of-sir-francis-carruthers-gould-britains-pioneering-political-cartoonist-paperback","title":"The Picture Politics of Sir Francis Carruthers Gould: Britain's Pioneering Political Cartoonist - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eColin Seymour-Ure\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark Bryant\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first major study of Britain's pioneering graphic satirist, Sir Francis Carruthers Gould (1844-1925), the first staff political cartoonist on a daily newspaper in Britain, and the first of his kind to be knighted. Written by the distinguished media historian, Colin Seymour-Ure, it is essential reading for anyone interested in cartoons, caricature and illustration and will also be welcomed by students of history, politics and the media. It examines Gould's career in Fleet Street until his retirement after the First World War. It also discusses his illustrations for magazines and books and there is an analysis of his use of symbolism and literary allusion to lampoon such eminent politicians as Gladstone and Joseph Chamberlain. As Lord Baker says in his Foreword, this book is 'a major contribution to our knowledge of British cartooning.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the first major study of Britain's pioneering graphic satirist, Sir Francis Carruthers Gould (1844-1925), the first staff political cartoonist on a daily newspaper in Britain, and the first of his kind to be knighted. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by the distinguished media historian, Colin Seymour-Ure, it is essential reading for anyone interested in cartoons, caricature and illustration. Reprinted here in book form for the first time is Professor Seymour-Ure's essay 'How Special Are Cartoonists', first published 50 years ago to mark the inauguration of the British Cartoon Archive at the University of Kent. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA personal 'miscellany' rather than a detailed biography, the book examines Gould's career from when he left work at the London Stock Exchange to become political cartoonist on the influential \u003ci\u003ePall Mall Gazette \u003c\/i\u003eand later the \u003ci\u003eWestminster Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e until his retirement after the First World War. It also discusses his monthly \u003ci\u003ePicture Politics\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as his illustrations for magazines and books and his own 'Froissart's Modern Chronicles' series. In addition, there is an analysis of the symbolism and literary allusion used in his drawings to lampoon such eminent politicians as Gladstone, Joseph Chamberlain and Arthur Balfour. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNever unkind in his work ('I etch with vinegar not vitriol'), Gould was the leading satirical artist of his day. As Lord Baker says in his Foreword, this book is 'a major contribution to our knowledge of British cartooning.'\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColin Seymour-Ure (1938-2017) was Professor of Government in the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent.\u003cbr\u003eMark Bryant is a Freelance Writer and Editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 23, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43302211551309,"sku":"9781526198174","price":50.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/5252\/5389\/files\/5JE3u-ou1N9781526198174.webp?v=1784887852","url":"https:\/\/ishookcomics.com\/products\/the-picture-politics-of-sir-francis-carruthers-gould-britains-pioneering-political-cartoonist-paperback","provider":"iShook Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}