Jack Kent: The Wit, Whimsy, and Wisdom of a Comic Storyteller

by Paul V. Allen

Book Overview

Jack Kent (1920-1985) had two distinct and successful careers: newspaper cartoonist and author of children's books. For each of these he drew upon different aspects of his personality and life experiences. From 1950 to 1965 he wrote and drew King Aroo, a nationally syndicated comic strip beloved by fans for its combination of absurdity, fantasy, wordplay, and wit. The strip's DNA was comprised of things Kent loved--fairytales, nursery rhymes,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 149684629X
• ISBN13: 9781496846297
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"