Laughing Matters: The Political Cartoons of Richard Laurent

Richard Laurent takes us down the rabbit hole of current American politics, harkening back to the 2016 presidential campaign and the election of Donald J. Trump. This collection of political cartoons will stimulate dialogue, encourage debate, and tickle the funny bone. It’s a book created to enlighten and enjoy. Richard Laurent is a practicing artist whose paintings have been shown in exhibitions and galleries around the country. He began his career as a graphic designer in Chicago while developing a thriving editorial illustration business. As a professional illustrator, he worked for national clients including The Washington Post, Business Week, Outside Magazine, The Chicago Reader and Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation among others. Richard also worked in film animation and served as creative director at Britannica Films. After doing weekly editorial illustrations for the Chicago Reader, in 2007 he secured an editorial cartooning position at the Chicago Sun-Times. Bes