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James Mulligan: It Takes a One to Know One
An original drawing by cartoonist James Mulligan was sold in May by Dennis Holzman Antiques of Cohoes, New York. It is apparently a rough and, unless we learn otherwise, was never published."It takes a...
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Joe Dator: The Architect's Presentation
One week ago, an original cartoon by Joe Dator was purchased on eBay. The seller was the artist."It's my most personal building yet."Joe DatorOriginal artThe New Yorker, May 14, 2018, p....
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W. B. Park: Portion Control
On eBay, a work of original cartoon art by W. B. Park was sold in June along with its rough. In both cases, we find ourselves in Gus' Cafe, where a client is giving his order. The price is $14.85 plus...
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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #954
In The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #954 from the issue of August 4, 2025, the Creature From the Black Lagoon sits in a lifeguard's chair on the beach holding a megaphone up to his mouth. The...
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The First Addams Family Dolls
Wednesday's child is full of woe—"Monday's Child"I've written it here many times over the years when discussing Charles Addams: Although the Addams Family characters we are so familiar with today had...
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Charles Addams: Wednesday and Her Pet
For Charles Addams, souvenir drawings of Addams Family characters served as a kind of social currency. Many were given to friends and fans. Some are done on blank pages of his cartoon collections. Some...
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Bernard Schoenbaum: Elder Statesman?
A cartoon by Bernard Schoenbaum set in a doctor's office was published in The New Yorker issue of August 7, 1995.One wonders why Schoenbaum is mocking the political ambitions of the elderly patient,...
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Leslie Starke: A Modernist Pose
It wasn't so very long ago that poking fun at the sculpture of Henry Moore was a cartoon trope of its own."Just a little wider yet, Miss Kirkby . . . "Leslie StarkeOriginal artIl TravasoCartoonist...
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Donald Reilly: Life Can Be Good
In an original New Yorker cartoon from the summer of 1978, Donald Reilly's boater muses on how "Life can be good . . .""Life can be good, I've found. It all depends on the product,the media mix, and...
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Edward Koren: Italian Bike Race
Cartoonist Edward Koren (1935-2023) applied a loose, fluid line to his sketch titled ItalianBike Race. He quickly conveyed the kinetic energy of helmeted cyclists in a semi-abstract way. Just as...
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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #955
In The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #955 from the issue of August 11, 2025, a couple opens their door to find their front stoop infested with rats who are happy, relaxed, and friendly. The woman...
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Grok 3 Analyzes @doc_nad
"I wasn't lookin' but somehow you found me""Nobody Does It Better" (1977)Carole Bayer SagerI maintained my Twitter account even when the site was rebranded as X and I continue to post there regularly....
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A Signed Copy of Two Cats In America by Mischa Damjan andRalph Steadman
Scott Burns writes with scans of a very special book from his own collection. Two Cats In America (1970) is written by Mischa Damjan and illustrated by Ralph Steadman, who added a drawing to this...
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Ralph Bills's Copy of Homebodies by Charles Addams
Homebodies, a collection of cartoons by Charles Addams, was published in 1954. The Addams Family members on the front dust jacket should look familiar.Ralph Bills's copy is a first edition, first...
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License Plate for These Uncertain TImes?
I came across this yesterday morning. Or did I?"DONT NO"New York State license plate05033
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The Doorman Whistles: Ed Arno Proposed New Yorker Cover Art
A watercolor and ink drawing by cartoonist Ed Arno changed hands on eBay nearly ten years ago. Yes, I'm just getting to it.The art depicts a red-carpeted hotel entrance. The uniformed doorman, umbrella...
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Ed Arno: Nursing St. Bernards
A decade ago, eBay hosted Live Auctions. One could bid on individual lots from many of the smaller auction houses through the eBay platform. Apparently, the margins were too small to make it worth...
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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #956
In The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #956 from the issue of August 18, 2025, a man sitting on an ostrich addresses another man on the sidewalk. My entry appears below. The drawing is by Joe...
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The CartoonStock Cartoon Caption Contest No. 196
In the CartoonStock Caption Contest number 196, a pirate captain introduces the new guy. The experienced pirates have eye patches, hooks, and at least one pegleg. Argh!The rules of the monthly cash...
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Fred Moore: Mickey Mouse Contrite
An animation drawing by Fred Moore was sold earlier this month at Heritage Auctions. It is a strong image of Mickey Mouse in his greatest roll as the Sorcerer's Apprentice in "Fantasia" (1940)....
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Lucretia J. Weed's Copy of Let's Boogie! by James Stevenson
James Stevenson inscribed a copy of Let's Boogie!, his 1978 cartoon collection from Dodd, Mead, to Lucretia J. Weed, publisher at Congdon & Weed. He included an inscription and a drawing of a bear,...
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Twenty by Gahan Wilson
On eastern Long Island two months ago, twenty unpublished works by Gahan Wilson were sold as a group.VersosGahan WilsonSouth Bay Auctions, Inc., listing accessed June 6,...
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Edward Sorel: A Swarm of Taxicabs
Contributor David from Manhattan writes of illustrator Edward Sorel's take on New York City taxis:Edward Sorel's appearances in American Heritage have always been welcome. In December 1992 the editors...
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Barbara and Al Carlson's Copy of Booth Again!: More of George Booth
A signed and inscribed cartoon book by George Booth was sold last month on AbeBooks. The price, $35.00 plus shipping, was a reasonable one. The collection is Booth Again!: More of George Booth...
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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #957
In The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #957 from the issue of August 25, 2025, we find ourselves in hamburger heaven. My entry appears below. The drawing is by Lonnie Millsap."They say the burgers...
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