Cartoon treasury

Published in the United States by Bantam Books, Cartoon Treasury is an expansive vintage paperback cartoon collection edited by husband-and-wife duo Lucy Black Johnson and Pyke Johnson, Jr. Carrying catalog number F1558 and originally priced at 50 cents under the Bantam Fifty line, this comprehensive edition gathers hundreds of outstanding gag cartoons from major international periodicals and leading cartoonists worldwide, highlighting the global diversity of post-war graphic humor and satire.

The front cover features a vibrant multi-colored blocked layout. In the upper left yellow band, a circle encloses the Bantam Books rooster emblem alongside catalog number F1558, A BANTAM FIFTY, and the 50c price mark above a line illustration of a man relaxing in a chair. A red top header proclaims WILD WICKED WONDERFUL a huge lavish collection of the world's funniest cartoons. The main title CARTOON TREASURY is rendered in stylish black typography intermingled with colorful accent letters in green, red, purple, and blue. Below the title, editor credits read EDITED BY LUCY BLACK JOHNSON AND PYKE JOHNSON, JR. The lower half displays five distinct color-blocked artwork panels in pink, green, light blue, red, and yellow showcasing cartoon illustrations by acclaimed international artists including Chaval, Flora, and Cobean. Inside, the book contains black-and-white single-panel cartoons representing a rich tapestry of mid-century humor. An essential centerpiece collectible for vintage comic paperback collectors, international graphic art archivists, and cartoon history enthusiasts.