{"product_id":"laughing-matters-the-political-cartoons-of-richard-laurent","title":"Laughing Matters: The Political Cartoons of Richard Laurent","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Laurent takes us down the rabbit hole of current American politics, harkening back to the 2016 presidential campaign and the election of Donald J. Trump. This collection of political cartoons will stimulate dialogue, encourage debate, and tickle the funny bone. It’s a book created to enlighten and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichard Laurent\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practicing artist whose paintings have been shown in exhibitions and galleries around the country. He began his career as a graphic designer in Chicago while developing a thriving editorial illustration business. As a professional illustrator, he worked for national clients including \u003cem\u003eThe Washington Post, Business Week, Outside Magazine, The Chicago Reader\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEncyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation\u003c\/em\u003e among others. Richard also worked in film animation and served as creative director at Britannica Films. After doing weekly editorial illustrations for the \u003cem\u003eChicago Reader\u003c\/em\u003e, in 2007 he secured an editorial cartooning position at the \u003cem\u003eChicago Sun-Times\u003c\/em\u003e. Besides political cartooning, Richard’s work has been shown in five editions of \u003cem\u003eSpectrum; The Best Contemporary Fantastic Art.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eLaughing Matters\u003c\/em\u003e is political cartooning at its best. If you are one of the millions of Americans riddled with anxiety due to presidential politics pick up this book!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e“This collection of cartoons by Richard Laurent will evoke a sardonic smile or get you laughing out loud long after you’ve seen the evening news or read the latest political rant on social media. \u003cem\u003eLaughing Matters \u003c\/em\u003eoffers an interpretation of current political events that frames the issues, provokes discussion and thoroughly entertains.” —\u003cstrong\u003eShelly Spence\u003c\/strong\u003er, Producer\/Director for WYCC Television\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e“Ric Laurent’s Cartoons tickle me. They gleam with good humor, intellect and an assured touch, all of which combine to yield something incandescent. He’s better than good.” —\u003cstrong\u003eBen Hollis,\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Host and Co-creator, Wild Chicago (WTTW)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e“The political cartoons of Ric Laurent in \u003cem\u003eLaughing Matters\u003c\/em\u003e will have you laughing, moaning, agreeing exasperatedly–and mostly turning the page to see the next one. It’s truly engaging political cartooning fine art taken to the highest level of sardonic visual insight from the true heart of one of life’s good guys. Enjoy it repeatedly. It’s a new treasured favorite of mine.”—\u003cstrong\u003eRuth Harenchar,\u003c\/strong\u003e CIO, retired\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e“Armed with only paper, a pen, and the tropes of political satire, Richard Laurent slogs into the swamp of geopolitics, poking gently and not so gently at the puffed up gas balloons that lead today’s world powers. He expresses his disappointment and disdain for their behavior, and yet he seems to believe, despite overwhelming proof to the contrary, that somewhere an honest politician exists. And he draws good too!” —\u003cstrong\u003eJ.P. Schmelzer\u003c\/strong\u003e, Illustrator, President Emeritus–Graphic Artists Guild\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Itasca Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54526325555475,"sku":"9780692186770","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/3521\/2563\/files\/img_proxy_a6944dca-fb5b-4237-a8b4-8a6afb2a9365.jpg?v=1785850841","url":"https:\/\/danuc.net\/products\/laughing-matters-the-political-cartoons-of-richard-laurent","provider":"Danu's Wardrobe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}