The Political Cartoons of Derso and Kelen

Years of Hope and Despair

Stefan Slater, David Macfadyen

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Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
01 June 2023

Alois Derso (1888-1964) and Emery Kelen (1896-1978) were remarkable cartoonists who became internationally renowned, particularly for their depictions in the 1920s of efforts to build a better world following the establishment of the League of Nations; of the rise of fascism in the thirties; and of the world cooperation through the United Nations that emerged in the forties. Their sequence of cartoons, imbued with humour, wit, gentle satire, artistry and vision, captures the Zeitgeist of a period of history that resonates today. Surprisingly, no comprehensive account of their work and lives has been published before.

The authors analyse and discuss the extraordinary political insights revealed in the cartoons, which contribute to our understanding of those years. Drawing on original research, this overdue book delves into all aspects of Derso and Kelen’s careers, including the unusual, if not unique, technical nature of their artistic collaboration and Kelen’s additional gifts as a writer. It will inform the non-expert of the history of the time and the often overlooked role of cartoons as historical evidence. So memorable and informative are the images, it will also be a useful supplement to the literature on modern history, international relations and art.

By: Stefan Slater, David Macfadyen
Imprint: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 17mm
ISBN: 9781848226340
ISBN 10: 1848226349
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Following distinguished careers in medicine, Stefan Slater and David Macfadyen have pursued independent research around the inter-war period and the foundation of the League of Nations, which extended to the exploration of the careers of Alois Derso and Emery Kelen. Their research has been published in journals and presented at conferences.

Reviews for The Political Cartoons of Derso and Kelen: Years of Hope and Despair

‘The book presents a richly illustrated and thoroughly commented appraisal of Derso and Kelen’s work; a visual history of international relations; and, through contextualization, an analysis of interwar politics.’ – Frank Möller, International Affairs 100: 2, 2024 ‘Ouvrage à ne pas manquer!’ – Guillaume Doizy, *Caricatures & Caricature * ‘In resurrecting their story and their phenomenal contributions to the art of political cartoon and caricature – and to historiography itself – Slater and Macfadyen have done the world a great service.’ – Suzanne Cherney, AFSM Quarterly News, October 2023