The New Yorker 90th Anniversary Book of Cartoons

Celebrate nine decades of magazine humor with The New Yorker 90th Anniversary Book of Cartoons. This digital PDF edition presents a curated selection of cartoons from 1925 to 2015, arranged by decade for easy browsing.

It features work by celebrated cartoonists and newer voices, with an introduction by Robert Mankoff. Your purchase provides instant download access, so you can begin reading right away.

Book Overview

This special Condé Nast edition marks The New Yorker’s 90th anniversary. The collection spans nine decades, from the magazine’s first issue in 1925 through 2015.

Robert Mankoff, longtime cartoon editor, introduces the volume. He describes how The New Yorker’s cartoon tradition began with the first issue and continued through more than seventy-nine thousand cartoons.

The PDF format preserves the original layout of each cartoon, making it a convenient digital addition for readers of classic magazine humor.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Nine chronological sections, from 1925–1935 through 2005–2015.
• Classic cartoons by Charles Addams, Peter Arno, George Booth, and Roz Chast.
• An introduction by Robert Mankoff on the place of New Yorker cartoons in comic culture.
• A special selection of radio-friendly cartoons, noted on the cover.
• Newer cartoonists presented alongside iconic names from the magazine’s history.
• Sequential page organization for easy access to each decade.

Why the New Yorker 90th Anniversary Matters

Since February 21, 1925, The New Yorker has published gag cartoons in nearly every issue. This anniversary collection shows how the cartoons reflected and refracted the desires, conventions, and modes of thought of each era.

For readers and students of humor, illustration, and magazine history, the book offers a compact view of nine decades of evolving comic imagination.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped, and access is available immediately after purchase.

The PDF can be read on devices that support PDF reading, including Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile phones. It works with most standard reading apps.

FAQ

How do I receive this book after purchase?
You will get instant access to the digital PDF download after checkout. No shipping is involved.

Is this a physical book?
No. This is a digital edition, so you will receive a PDF file instead of a printed copy.

Can I read it on my device?
Yes. The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, mobile devices, and most reading software.

Add this anniversary collection to your digital library and enjoy nine decades of New Yorker cartoons at your own pace.