Comics told stories of the heroes of the revolution and the cuban independence movement, exemplified by the most popular comic book. Comic books began to reflect the perceived threat of communism and nuclear warfare. Well, ive been writing and drawing comics since i was 12 and professionally the last. Huge collection of vintage comic books from the 1960s,1970s, and 1980s. Sonya during the cuban revolution is based on the experiences of lockpez.
The stamps in the book are about the actors and events from the cuban revolution. I cannot find any information on its a different book but its pretty crazy. Graphic novel tells grim story of cuban revolution. This is a comic printed in 1960 with268 cards that collected mainly by children to learn about the revolution few of these remain in this condition. This scarce item, in all its comic book art glory, was intended to introduce children and the semiliterate to the revolutionary spirit of cuba sin. The cuban revolution comics and cartoons collected from thirtyfive of the best cartoonists. Cuban comics in the digital era examines the art and history of cuban comics after the successful 1959 revolution.
An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a book. Evolution of comic books timeline timetoast timelines. The graphic novel describes the history of cuba from the day it was conquered by spain up to when the. Published by the catechetical guild education society and titled is this. Hundreds of years after the world ended and human society was rebuilt from scratch, a selfinterested smuggler is forced to traverse a new continent of danger and mystery to deliver a child messiah to. Some more politicized comic book publishers distributed free of charge or at a very a low price comic books intended for younger people willing to read and learn about the red menace. Shop radical and revolutionary books and collectibles. Whatever the occasion, whether its a table or a party, you can make a booking here.
My revolution inverna lockpez, dean haspiel, jose villarrubia on. With two stylish bars, including the upstairs havana rum bar, vip lounge and roof terrace. I produce a pop culture podcast where i live, with a few friends, which actually spurred my want to go to cuba. Rare 1960 cuban propaganda comic revolucion cubana. In londons tate modern right now, in the midst of the brilliant conflict time photography exhibit on the 3rd floor, is a curious set of rooms called a guide for. In londons tate modern right now, in the midst of the brilliant conflict time photography exhibit on the 3rd floor, is a curious set of rooms called a guide for the protection of the public in peace time. Our first time going to cuba is coming up in about 10 days. This collection contains comic books, graphic novels, zines, and other forms of graphic fiction from cuba. These are available to license for books, magazines, merchandise, newsletters, presentations and websites. One such publishing house was the catechetical guild educational society founded by father louis gales in 1942 as a way of publishing catholic comic books. The comic book was a piece of political advertising for young children in the 1960s. The cuban revolution comics and cartoons the cartoonist.
Do not hesitate to email me to ask for any more information and photos that lead you to make a own idea of the quality of this. I think this is the first video documenting it on youtube. Inverna lockpez and dean haspiel recount a story that is powerful, shocking and utterly mesmerizing to the point that you will not want to put this book down. Browse and buy a vast selection of radical and revolutionary books and collectibles on. Fidel castro is pictured on the front cover as a godlike figure to. Catalogue 912 latin americana howard karno books, inc. Other international collectible political memorabilia for.