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CARELESS TALK COSTS LIVES

James Taylor

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English
Conway Maritime Press
01 September 2010
Poster art; History; Second World War
Writing under the pen name of Fougasse, Cyril Kenneth Bird was one of the most popular cartoonists and illustrators of the first half of the twentieth century and arguably the best-known and loved creator of British poster art.

The images and captions to Fougasse's eight World War II propaganda posters 'Careless Talk Costs Lives', which were part of the anti-rumour/gossip campaign orchestrated by the Ministry of Information, are remembered fondly today by millions who experienced life on the Home Front. Other humorous wartime Fougasse designs encouraged the country to be more efficient and productive; to save energy, paper and time. One of his Fuel Economy labels depicts Hitler and Emperor Hirohito jumping for joy, captioned 'Switched-on switches & turned on taps Make happy Huns & joyful Japs'.

The 'Careless Talk...' campaign had a big influence on American, Canadian and Australian anti-gossip posters. American versions included the more hard-hitting 'A Careless Word...

A Needless Loss', and 'A Careless Word...

Another Cross'. Fougasse was also popular in France, and his 'Careless Talk' designs were published in the 14 February 1940 issue of Paris-Soir. During his lifetime Fougasse's work was familiar to the nation through his cartoons for Punch magazine, public information posters and prolific book illustrations. He created designs for London Underground, on public health and road safety, the majority of which still have a resonance and relevance today.

Author James Taylor analyses why the messages in Fougasse's illustrations were so direct and memorable, and why he chose humour over horror to get his message across. The book is divided into several chapters, covering not just Fougasse's wartime work and comparable posters by other war artists, but his influence on the anti-gossip campaigns abroad, his advertising and illustration work and other public information posters.
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Imprint:   Conway Maritime Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 210mm,  Width: 165mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   404g
ISBN:   9781844861293
ISBN 10:   1844861295
Pages:   96
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Author Website:   http://www.maritimemasters.com

James Taylor MA (Hons), FRSA is an expert on maritime art, and lectures regularly to a wide of range of societies, including NADFAS around the world. He has been an auctioneer, Head of Victorian Paintings, and was former curator of art, exhibition organiser and Corporate Membership Manager at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. His published work includes Marine Painting (1995) and Yachts on Canvas (1998), and catalogue entries for major exhibitions.

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