Varvelous

by Gary Varvel

Book Overview

Book by Gary Varvel This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970488408
• ISBN13: 9780970488404
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Varvel Productions
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Some of the strongest, most partisan political cartoons

From these cartoons that appeared in the Indianapolis Star, it is clear that Gary Varvel is a committed member of the conservative, Christian right. The first group in the book is about the Clintons, and they are biting. Unlike many other political cartoonists, there is a sharp, searing edge to the cartoons. After that section, he takes on the candidacy of Al Gore and many of the problems of modern American society. Some of the other themes are anti-abortion, anti-taxes, anti-gambling and support of the Christian religion. There are some that are very strongly in support of creationism, particularly one showing the late Carl Sagan at the Pearly Gates with the caption, "Carl Sagan Becomes a Creationist." These are some of the strongest political cartoons that you will ever find; there is no subtlety here. Whether you agree with his positions or not, it is not possible to argue with the power of the message. Varvel shows us the power of the cartoon to make a statement. With few words, he makes his positions in a very forceful manner.