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The "Land & Water" edition of Raemaekers' cartoons, volume 1

By Louis Raemaekers

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** Through poignant and emotional art, the devastating realities and moral failings of a world war are exposed.

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2023-03-26
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** "The 'Land & Water' edition of Raemaekers' cartoons, volume 1" by Louis Raemaekers is a set of political cartoons from World War I that throws light on the terrible actions of the German military during the war. Written in the early 1900s, it presents a harsh view of the war, revealing upsetting truths and stirring strong feelings about the pain it caused. An editor's introduction explains how Raemaekers became famous as a cartoonist, noting his widespread effect on how people saw the war. The editor stresses that Raemaekers’ honest portrayal of war will remain relevant, serving as a historical document and a condemnation of the brutality and agony of a chaotic time, ultimately setting the stage for the impactful cartoons, focused on emphasizing the need for justice. **

About the Author

Louis Raemaekers was a Dutch painter, caricaturist and editorial cartoonist for the Amsterdam newspaper De Telegraaf during World War I, noted for his anti-German stance.

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