Confessions of a Caricaturist

"Confessions of a Caricaturist" by Oliver Herford is a lighthearted compilation of funny poems and drawings from the early 1900s, playfully poking fun at well-known people from books, government, and the arts with satire and warmth. Herford uses his unique talent to explore the personalities and funny habits of famous people in this era. In this book, a series of poems each introduces a different person, from heroes of the past like Napoleon and Shakespeare to modern stars such as Theodore Roosevelt and G. K. Chesterton. Every poem brilliantly sums up the special things about each person, and the book makes readers think about caricature as a form of art that is also full of smart writing.