
The New Yorker is the benchmark for the single-panel cartoon. This light-hearted and sometimes poignant look at the art and humor of the iconic drawings shows why they have inspired and even baffled us for decades. Very Semi-Serious is a window into the minds of cartooning legends and hopefuls, including editor Bob Mankoff, shedding light onto how their humor evolves.
Bob Mankoff
Himself

Uncle Yanco
Uncle Yanco

Pat XO
Pat XO

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

The Aviatrix
The Aviatrix

Hobbyhorse Revolution
Hobbyhorse Revolution
Uranium Drive-In
Uranium Drive-In

Zaineb Hates the Snow
Zaineb Hates the Snow

Stray Dog
Stray Dog

Summer of Love
Summer of Love

Out in the Night
Out in the Night

Standed
Standed

Headdress
Headdress