Murdoch
Subtitle: the cartoons of Sharon Murdoch
By: [Sharon Murdoch] with commentary by Melinda Johnston
Publisher: Potton & Burton
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Nelson, New Zealand
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780947503239
Subjects: Pictorial New Zealand wit and humor; Politics and government; Caricatures and cartoons; Social conditions; Economic conditions; Economic history
Description: Sharon Murdoch represents a bold new voice in New Zealand cartooning. As regular cartoonist for the Sunday Star Times and the Press, she has been delighting readers with her witty observations, drawing talent and insightful social and political commentary. Covering topics that others do not, Murdoch's highly developed graphic skills combine with her social conscience and perceptive political analysis to produce hard-hitting, nuanced and often hilarious insights. In Murdoch, a written commentary by art historian Melinda Johnston sets the cartoons within their historical context. The introductory essay locates the works within New Zealand's cartooning history and argues that they stand as part of a lifetime given to activist design and advocacy. Featuring over 150 full-page cartoons highlighting the breadth and depth of this wonderful new talent, Murdoch will delight, entertain and educate readers with an interest in New Zealand's recent social and political history.
Notes: Sharon Murdoch was 2016 Canon Cartoonist of the Year.

Sharon Murdoch is the regular cartoonist for the Sunday Star Times and the Press.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: A very domestic animal; title: Political posturing; title: Beyond the golden rectangle; title: A political managerie; title: David Cunliffe; title: John Key; title: Judith Collins; title: Exit stage right; title: Watching the detectives; title: Censorship; title: She's got your number; title: Maori; title: 'Don't look, my darlings!'; title: The media landscape; title: What's with the ball?; title: National pastimes; title: Working on it; title: 'We need more cows!'; title: Animal rights; title: Celebrating greatness; title: Colonial monarchists; title: Bad behaviour; title: 2014 general election; title: Dirty politics; title: Police and corrections; title: Love thy neighbour; title: World politics; title: Economic policy; title: Trade-offs; title: Climate change; title: Conservation; title: Healthcare; title: Building a better society; title: Christchurch; title: The flag.