Sapajou : The Collected Works of Old Shanghai's Greatest Cartoonist: The Early Years

Documenting the work of a brilliant and acerbic political cartoonist, this compilation presents the work of Sapajou from 1923 through 1931. With art depicting Shanghai street scenes, China at war, jazz culture, kidnappings, heat waves, and typhoons, this inspired collection documents the golden years of the Pearl of the Orient and the distinct character of the Chinese people. Candid and whimsical, these cartoons offer a unique perspective on the complex political developments during China's most turbulent eras.