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The Golden Age Of The Comics No. 8: Popeye the Sailor, 1936, Popeye's Search for his Poppa
Panels which showcase the comic's treatment and portrayal of female characters, specifically Olive Oyl, in response to male characters, such as Popeye.
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel looks at the excesses of the 1920s through the eyes of Nick Carraway, living next door to the wealthy and mysterious Jay Gatsby. Grey cover with blue title on the spine. Signed by Campbell, with the date: “Aug…
The Hideout
There is survival in hiding and obviously a little of entertainment
The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation
Book describing the history of Disney animation. This segment discusses the choices made in depicting a child character. This explicitly asks to make the child seductive and encodes gendered norms into a seemingly innocent image.
The Importance of Being Earnest
First edition of Oscar Wilde's famous comedy. Full title on the third page: “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by The Author of Lady Windermere’s Fan”. Published by Leonard Smithers and Co. in London, December…
