Doonesbury: In Search of Cigarette Holder Man

Doonesbury Annuals #40

by G.B. Trudeau

"His humor is wry, partisan, and caustically combative. The satirical eye behind the comic strip Doonesbury, Garry Trudeau is America's most mirthful, cutting chronicler of these times." --EsquireOne of the cogitative and comical story lines in Trudeau's collection, "In Search of Cigarette Holder Man," revolves around Duke's 1960s plot to doctor an evidence photo of the Kennedy assassination for cash. He thought he'd finished milking the hoax years earlier, but his able assistant and willing love slave, Honey Huan, uncovers a group of determined conspiracy theorists on the Internet who are hot on the trail anew. As narrator, Mark wraps up the series: "So which version took place on Earth? You be the judge. See you at the 35th "

Certainly no one can put a fun-poking--and funny--spin on issues better than Garry Trudeau. He features colleges passing out A's as a way to build self-esteem, cuff-link and helicopter ride payoffs after NAFTA's passage, cybersurfing political issues with a homeless couple, and over-zealous product plugs in the movies. Truly, no topic is spared from Trudeau's biting wit.

Throughout this collection, "In Search of Cigarette Holder Man," the artist's incisive views on events continue to provide entertainment in its highest--and sharpest--form. From the backwaters of Whitewater to brush fires of the rich and famous, Trudeau's eagle eye captures them all. Everyone will find something in this talented pundit's take on American life.

Genres: Comics, Humor, Comic Strips, History, Cartoon, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics

96 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1994

About the author

Garretson Beekman "Garry" Trudeau is an American cartoonist, best known for the Doonesbury comic strip. In 1970, Trudeau's creation of Doonesbury was syndicated by the newly formed Universal Press Syndicate. Today Doonesbury is syndicated to almost 1,400 newspapers worldwide and is accessible online in association with Slate Magazine at doonesbury.com. In 1975, he became the first comic strip artist to win a Pulitzer, traditionally awarded to editorial-page cartoonists. He was also a Pulitzer finalist in 1990. He was nominated for an Oscar in 1977 in the category of Animated Short Film, for A Doonesbury Special, in collaboration with John Hubley and Faith Hubley. A Doonesbury Special eventually won the Cannes Film Festival Jury Special Prize in 1978. Other awards include the National Cartoonists Society (NCS) Newspaper Comic Strip Award in 1994, and the Reuben Award in 1995. He was made a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1993. Wiley Miller, fellow comic-strip artist responsible for Non Sequitur, called Trudeau "far and away the most influential editorial cartoonist in the last 25 years." In addition to his work on Doonesbury, Trudeau has teamed with Elizabeth Swados and written plays, such as Rap Master Ronnie and Doonesbury: A Musical Comedy. In 1988, Trudeau joined forces with director Robert Altman for the HBO miniseries Tanner '88 and the Sundance Channel miniseries sequel Tanner on Tanner in 2004. In 1996, Newsweek and The Washington Post speculated that Trudeau wrote the novel Primary Colors, which was later revealed to have been written by Joe Klein. Trudeau wrote the political sitcom Alpha House, starring John Goodman and Bill Murray. The pilot was produced by Amazon Studios and aired in early 2013. Due to positive response Amazon has picked up Alpha House to develop into a full series.

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coming out in 1994, strips from the last quarter or so of 93 through maybe mid 94. This is Doonesbury so there’s no shortage of strips that are directly related to Washington politics but it seemed to me they might have made up a little less of the run than usual which is just fine with me, I find the strips that reflect social and cultural issues more fun. Things are in good shape here, four stars for sure.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I do love Alice and Ellwood. The photograph of the homeless sleepers covered in snow is a very sobering one.

[Karen-Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

The dumbing down of American education as students are given a undeserved pass. Mark outs himself on radio. Duke involves himself with JFK conspiracy theorists. Recovered memory becomes fashionable and the homeless are now viewed as addicts which gives even liberals a reason not to give them anything with the idea of not enabling. George Bush Jr. is stepping into the arena.
Mr. Butts fighting rearguard action against the new laws. Duke becomes body guard for Ollie North.
Whitewater is dogging Clinton.

[Craig Werner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfectly acceptable Doonesbury as the story enters the Clinton era. The rehabilitation of Richard Nixon, Mark's coming out, the cigarette industry's Asian offensive. Not great, good.

[David]

On the 5th tour through the entire Doonescape. It never fails. Great for conspiracy theorists. (Ssssshhh!)