Cartoon fun

Published in the United States by Gold Medal Books, a division of Fawcett Publications, Cartoon Fun is a delightful vintage paperback anthology featuring an exceptional selection of mid-century gag cartoons selected from the pages of True, The Man's Magazine. Carrying catalog number 383, this collection highlights the work of legendary American cartoonists, prominently featuring the unmistakable slapstick humor, expressive line drawings, and absurdist visual style of master illustrator Virgil Partch, better known by his signature VIP.

The front cover features a warm off-white header with the circular Gold Medal Book medal emblem in the upper left corner and a red dashed divider line. Headline text across the top reads TRUE, the greatest man's magazine, guarantees these belly shakers. The title CARTOON FUN is printed in bold black block typography. The central full-color illustration by VIP depicts a playful beach scene where a man and a blonde woman in a red bikini share a surfboard on a wave, with the man pulling the strap of her bikini top while another surfer rides in the background, accompanied by the caption "I hope you know how to steer this thing, Sam." A solid red banner along the bottom reads An Original Gold Medal Book. Inside, the volume contains single-panel cartoons filled with post-war magazine humor, witty satire, and classic line art. An essential centerpiece collectible for vintage comic paperback collectors, cartoon art lovers, and mid-century magazine archives.