James Stevenson: Unease with the Office of the President

Original artwork for the July 8, 1961 New Yorker shows how the late James Stevenson (1929-2017) extensively reworked his gag in preparation for publication. We can see the meticulous cutting and pasting he did to get not only the image of the president playing paddle ball just right, but also the two gentlemen discussing their concern for him. This was in 1961. Today where could we find a president perceived as someone whose erratic behavior is cause for grave concern?

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"Just between us, I'm beginning to feel uneasy with Blackwell at the helm" James Stevenson, original art, The New Yorker, July 8, 1961, page 24

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Detail with paste-ups

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James Stevenson's signature

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"Just between us, I'm beginning to feel uneasy with Blackwell at the helm" James Stevenson, The New Yorker, July 8, 1961, page 24 http://archives.newyorker.com/?i=1961-07-08#folio=024

Note:  The world is just now absorbing the passing of New Yorker cartoonist James Stevenson (1929-2017). Attempted Bloggery would like to hear from anyone with original artwork, correspondence, or other mementos that shed light on this important cartoonist.

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