Cartooning for Everybody Lawrence Lariar 1941 1st Ed Vintage Comic Art Guide
$ 4.75
Description
Cartooning for Everybody Lawrence Lariar 1941 1st Ed Vintage Comic Art Guide. Vintage 1941 First Edition CARTOONING FOR EVERYBODY by Lawrence Lariar - Rare Up for sale is an authentic piece of mid-century comic art history—the 1941 first edition instruction guide "Cartooning for Everybody" by legendary cartoonist and editor Lawrence Lariar. Published by Crown Publishers just as the United States entered WWII, this comprehensive book covers everything from basic gag construction and materials to formatting traditional comic strips and selling to major magazines. Condition: Fair / Heavily Distressed. This is a well-loved "studio workbook" copy. Features significant wear including spine tape reinforcement, edge creasing, and notable paper/corner loss along the lower front cover panel as shown. The internal text and instructional illustrations remain intact, legible, and completely usable. Content: Filled with incredible, stylized mid-century character sketches, layout tips, and historical drawing guides. Collector Appeal: Despite the heavy cosmetic wear, this remains an incredibly charming, authentic 1940s instructional relic. Perfect as a rustic display piece for an animation studio desk, an art history bookshelf, or for a collector of vintage comic ephemera. Shipping & Handling: Ships out within 1–2 business days via USPS Ground Advantage or Media Mail. Packed with expert collector care—shipped entirely flat with thick, rigid cardboard backing panels inside a heavy-duty mailer to ensure the fragile vintage paper edges and cover wrap are entirely protected from any bending or flexing in transit. Please check all high-resolution photos for exact edge chipping, spine tape, and interior page conditions. Feel free to reach out with any questions or drop a reasonable offer!
