[Original art, political] Twenty five original inked political cartoons
[Georgia]: Red and Black Publishing Company 1989-1990. First Edition. A great collection of twenty five original pen and ink cartoon drawings published in the largest student-led news organization in Georgia. They range in size from 34.3x24cm and 27.7x20.2cm. On thick white drawing stock, each SIGNED in pencil, with corrections. A few with drafts or doodles on the rear. Near fine with minor edge wear. Near Fine. [29515]
Mike [Meike] Moreu is a political cartoonist, writer, and illustrator. Meike transitioned after 48 years living as a man, gradually after writing under a female pseudonym publically transitioning. We have included a printout of an Article in the Saturday, August 14, 2021 magazine "You and Your Lifestyle" with Mieke Moreu on the cover which tells their story. They currently live in New Zealand where they have worked for newspapers including The Press and The Dominion Post as an ediorial cartoonist. A "best of" collection of editorial cartoons from New Zealand was published under the name "Mike Moreu's Tooned in : a collection of editorial cartoons from New Zealand" and is held in nine institutions according to OCLC Worldcat, most in New Zealand.
This collection of twenty-five illustrations was published in the United States in the Red & Black before Meike transitioned. The cartoons highlight a wry political wit and range widely with issues of the time.
The Red and Black Publishing Company background: "As the largest student-led news organization in Georgia, The Red & Black’s independent newsroom covers the University of Georgia and Athens, with daily reporting on news, sports, arts, culture and more at red and black dot com. Founded in 1893, the paper operated for 87 years under the University of Georgia and was approved as an independent organization in 1980. Today, we operate as a nonprofit with dual missions: giving students hands-on training in the news industry and providing our community with reliable, independent news and information funded through advertising sales and donations. In 2019, The Red & Black won the national Mark of Excellence Award from the Society of Professional Journalists as the best non-daily college paper in the country. In 2021, The Red & Black became the first student organization member of the Institute for Nonprofit News. In 2022, The Red & Black was inducted into the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker 100, which honors the top 100 newspapers from the past 100 years. In addition to the newsroom, The Red & Black Publishing Company produces a series of award-winning special publications including UGA 101, a guide for freshmen, and Eat & Drink Athens, GA, a guide to local restaurants and bars. We also put on special events such as the annual Housing Fair. Up to 250 students a year are involved in The Red & Black, mastering skills such as journalism, photography, digital production, videography, editing, graphic design and social media management. Outside of the newsroom, students also work on advertising sales, merchandise programs, ad design and other aspects of the corporation." (Company history)
Price: $975.00