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Fight through Cartoons
This book chronicles Zunar’s fight through cartoons from 2009 to 2018. Peppered within these pages are some of Zunar’s timeless philosophies on cartooning, which have kept him going despite the odds stacked against him – arrests, court charges, banning of books, travel ban.
Zunar also sheds light on the methodological approach he utilises in his cartoons to effectively deliver his messages. From the conception of a cartoon right down to inking it, Zunar bares what goes on in his mind when he draws these cartoons.
From being labelled controversial to becoming an award-winning cartoonist, this is Zunar’s fight through cartoons in his own words.
"Malaysian Cartoonist Zunar has given us what is quite rare in the world of human rights and political cartooning. He opens the door into the anatomy of how a tyrant and demagogue uses the tools and institutions of state power to stop the critics that would point the world’s attention to their lawlessness, tyranny and demagoguery.”
—Dr Robert Russell
Executive Director of Cartoonists, Rights Network International (CRNI)
Zunar also sheds light on the methodological approach he utilises in his cartoons to effectively deliver his messages. From the conception of a cartoon right down to inking it, Zunar bares what goes on in his mind when he draws these cartoons.
From being labelled controversial to becoming an award-winning cartoonist, this is Zunar’s fight through cartoons in his own words.
"Malaysian Cartoonist Zunar has given us what is quite rare in the world of human rights and political cartooning. He opens the door into the anatomy of how a tyrant and demagogue uses the tools and institutions of state power to stop the critics that would point the world’s attention to their lawlessness, tyranny and demagoguery.”
—Dr Robert Russell
Executive Director of Cartoonists, Rights Network International (CRNI)
- GenresPolitics
256 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2019
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June 6, 2019
“Talent is not a gift. Talent is a responsibility.” As a writer and fellow creator, this struck a chord with me.
In this book he recounts the various persecutions he suffered just because he drew the truth. Many would have given up long before, but not him. And Malaysia is better for it.
The only criticism I have is that I really wanted to know his thoughts & experiences of the pivotal GE14. What did he think of the developments ? How did he feel seeing a new government being installed? As a result I felt the book seemed truncated.
Still, I enjoyed the book immensely & cant wait to read his cartoons!
In this book he recounts the various persecutions he suffered just because he drew the truth. Many would have given up long before, but not him. And Malaysia is better for it.
The only criticism I have is that I really wanted to know his thoughts & experiences of the pivotal GE14. What did he think of the developments ? How did he feel seeing a new government being installed? As a result I felt the book seemed truncated.
Still, I enjoyed the book immensely & cant wait to read his cartoons!
February 3, 2025
A riveting call to action and insight into those fighting for change. Despite endless police arrests, raids, and prosecutions, Zunar continues to make art and advocate for a better government and world.
The countless pictures of Zunar's hardships and his cartoons scattered in the book are an engaging and fun way to illustrate his life.
This book is a stark and witty voice of someone dedicated to his country, full of love for his people. The reader resonates with his love, his drive, and his determination. We learn how art has the power to change.
Most importantly, we learn how important artists are in building a bright future for generations to come.
The countless pictures of Zunar's hardships and his cartoons scattered in the book are an engaging and fun way to illustrate his life.
This book is a stark and witty voice of someone dedicated to his country, full of love for his people. The reader resonates with his love, his drive, and his determination. We learn how art has the power to change.
Most importantly, we learn how important artists are in building a bright future for generations to come.
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