Cartoonists Against Racism: The Secret Jewish War on Bigotry by Rafael Medoff - ISBN: 9781506737768
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Beloved cartoonists waged a secret war against racism in America.

Cartoonists Against Racism: The Secret Jewish War on Bigotry

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    152 pages

  • Release Date

    3 September 2024

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Summary

Horrific scenes of anti-Jewish violence in Europe filled the newsreels in American theaters in the 1930s and 1940s. What could be done to make sure it didn’t happen in America? One Jewish organization hit upon a remarkable idea—to enlist some of America’s most beloved cartoonists to wage a war on bigotry.

Cartoonists Against Racism uncovers the secret campaign to create anti-racist comics and cartoons to flood America’s newspapers, classrooms, and union halls. Meet the artist…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781506737768
ISBN-10:1506737765
Author:Rafael Medoff, Craig Yoe, Bill Mauldin
Publisher:Dark Horse Comics,U.S.
Imprint:Dark Horse Comics,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:152
Release Date:3 September 2024
Weight:288g
Dimensions:14mm x 235mm x 289mm
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Cartoonists Against Racism: The Secret Jewish War on Bigotry by Rafael Medoff - ISBN: 9781506737768
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Critics Review

“An essential collection reminding readers of the historical tradition—and responsibility—of comics creators using their voices to push back against oppression drawing power against power.”—Nate Powell (March)

Cartoonists Against Racism is a magnificent illustrated revelation, in which the battle against antisemitism joins anti-racism in an impressive campaign to realize America’s democratic ideals.”—Professor Marc L. Dollinger, Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility at San Francisco State University

“In Cartoonists Against Racism, Rafael Medoff and Craig Yoe tell the fascinating story of cartoonists and comics creators who fought against the tides of racism and antisemitism. This history is all too relevant to our world today.”—Danny Fingeroth (A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee)

“In a time when divisive rhetoric often dominates public discourse, ‘Cartoonists Against Racism’ serves as a poignant reminder that art and creativity can be formidable weapons against hate.”—Daniel Burns (August Tales)

About The Author

Rafael Medoff

Rafael Medoff is a professor of Jewish history, an author or editor of over twenty books on Jewish history, and the founding director of the David Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies.

Craig Yoe, called by USA Today “the comic book genre’s master archaeologist,” has written or edited nearly a hundred books in the field of comics and cartooning history.

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