Virgil Partch offered comic counterpoint to the grim headlines and a unique perspective on human nature in the pages of the USA's most popular magazines. Known to millions by his jazzy signature, VIP, this comic genius ushered in a new era of the gag cartoon - zany, sometimes surreal and always hilarious - that inspired a generation of cartoonists. This is the first time his life and career has been collected in full, collecting amazing artwork and featuring his own writings. VIP's place in the world of cartooning and humour can finally be appreciated.
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Virgil Partch offered comic counterpoint to the grim headlines and a unique perspective on human nature in the pages of the USA's most popular magazines. Known to millions by his jazzy signature, VIP, this comic genius ushered in a new era of the gag cartoon - zany, sometimes surreal and always hilarious - that inspired a generation of cartoonists. This is the first time his life and career has been collected in full, collecting amazing artwork and featuring his own writings. VIP's place in the world of cartooning and humour can finally be appreciated.
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