UP FRONT - World War II through the eyes of cartoonist Bill Mauldin

Description: UP FRONTWorld War II through the eyes of a cartoonistby BILL MAULDINVintage Hardcover and Dustjacket The definitive biography of the greatest cartoonist of the Greatest Generation"The real war," said Walt Whitman, "will never get in the books." During World War II, the truest glimpse most Americans got of the "real war" came through the flashing black lines of twenty-two-year-old infantry sergeant Bill Mauldin. Week after week, Mauldin defied army censors, German artillery, and Patton's pledge to "throw his ass in jail" to deliver his wildly popular cartoon, "Up Front," to the pages of Stars and Stripes. "Up Front" featured the wise-cracking Willie and Joe, whose stooped shoulders, mud-soaked uniforms, and pidgin of army slang and slum dialect bore eloquent witness to the world of combat and the men who lived―and died―in it.This taut, lushly illustrated biography―the first of two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Mauldin―is illustrated with more than ninety classic Mauldin cartoons and rare photographs. It traces the improbable career and tumultuous private life of a charismatic genius who rose to fame on his motto: "If it's big, hit it." 92 illustrations * * * * * * SELLER'S NOTE: The ISBN numbers indicated here actually refer to a 2000 edition hardcover book and were provided as a resource to assist in the title search. All of the images provided here are of the actual book being offered. The first two photos were taken using a digital camera. A desktop scanner was used for the remaining images. This would account for any color differences. Your absolute satisfaction is 100% guaranteed! Purchased books are carefully packaged in custom made boxes, using re-cycled cardboard and readied for shipment with the USPS (including tracking numbers). Please contact me with any questions! FREE SHIPPING

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