In Dan Misdea’s cartoon, a young boy is sitting at the base of a palm tree in a sandbox and addressing an adult woman who’s standing just outside the box. The desert island trope has inspired many New Yorker cartoons, some of which feature a shipwreck survivor who resorts to desperate means to stay alive….
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Bob Mankoff’s Favorite Thanksgiving Cartoons
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I’m at an age where I can’t indulge as much as I once could and have to watch what I eat very carefully, or it doesn’t make it into my mouth. I’m sure what does get in there will be delicious, and what doesn’t, our dogs will enjoy. I…
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Best Seller Spotlight: Bradford Veley
Welcome to our Bradford Veley Best Seller Spotlight, part of our CartoonStock Artist Spotlights series. Bradford is known for his clever take on workplace culture, delivering cartoons that highlight the humor in corporate life, office politics, and everyday professional interactions. His clean drawing style and sharp sense of timing make his cartoons a popular choice…
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Best Seller Spotlight: Mike Baldwin
Welcome to our Mike Baldwin Best Seller Spotlight, part of our CartoonStock Artist Spotlights series. Mike’s cartoons are known for their clever, understated humor and ability to find absurdity in everyday situations. His minimalist drawing style and dry wit create cartoons that invite viewers to pause, think, and laugh. In this spotlight, we’re showcasing a…
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Murder! She Drew…
We love murder. More specifically, consuming murder-related content: news, podcasts, books, documentaries. There’s something addictive about true crime. It’s got all the elements of a good story: compelling characters, urgency, and tension released with a satisfying AHA! when all is revealed in the end. Since NPR’s award-winning podcast Serial hit the airwaves, true crime has…
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“Where’s Gecko?” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
There are four geckos in Dave Borchart’s cartoon. Three are blending into their drab surroundings, while the fourth stands out because he’s wearing a pink-and-white-striped shirt and matching bobble hat. The other geckos look alarmed, and one of them is saying something to the lizard in the sweater. The drawing seems to be a pretty…
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