Rare Bill Mauldin Brass Ring Memoir Editorial Military Cartoonist Cartooning HC 1971 – W. W. Norton & Company, Inc [Hardcover] Bill Mauldin [Hardcover] Bill Mauldin

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Hardcover has some fading and corner fraying. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This well-preserved copy of “The Brass Ring” by Bill Mauldin offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential editorial cartoonists of the 20th century. Published in 1971, this memoir chronicles Mauldin’s experiences as a young soldier-cartoonist during World War II, where his sardonic depictions of infantry life in the Stars and Stripes newspaper struck a chord with battle-weary troops. Mauldin’s iconic characters Willie and Joe became symbols of the everyday soldier’s struggle, earning him two Pulitzer Prizes and a place in the pantheon of wartime journalists. Beyond its historical significance, “The Brass Ring” is a poignant and often humorous exploration of Mauldin’s post-war disillusionment and his quest to find meaning in civilian life. With its candid insights and Mauldin’s inimitable wit, this volume is a must-have for collectors of military history, cartooning, and 20th-century American literature.