1st Edition
The Changing Face of the News Cartoon Disruptions of Meaning, Journalistic Practice, and Audience
By James Whitworth
Copyright 2027
148 Pages
by
Routledge
This book offers a pioneering examination of the evolution and impact of political and topical cartoons, focusing specifically on the overlooked genre of the "pocket cartoon."
From its roots in Georgian prints to its prominent role in twentieth-century newspapers and magazines, the cartoon has served as a powerful tool of visual satire and commentary, disrupting traditional media paradigms and... Read more
Acknowledgements
Introduction: The Pre-History of News Cartoons
Chapter One: The Advent and the Disruption of the Popular Print to the Gentrification of the News Cartoon
Chapter Two: New Journalism and the New Daily Cartoon
Chapter Three: The Pocket Cartoon: Arrival and Influence
Chapter Four: The News Cartoon and the Satire Boom
Chapter Five: The Death of Gatekeeping and the Birth of the Digital Native Cartoonist
Chapter Six: The Digital Future of Cartoons
Conclusion: The Future of Political and News Cartoons in a Medium in Transformation
Index
Biography
James Whitworth is Lecturer in Journalism Studies at the School of Journalism, Media and Communication, University of Sheffield, UK.
