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Upton Sinclair's - The Jungle p36-7

Artist: Peter Kuper (All)

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Upton Sinclair's - The Jungle p36-7 Comic Art

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Title:	Upton Sinclair's - The Jungle p36-7
Artist:	Peter Kuper (All)
Media Type:	Paint - Acrylic
Art Type:	Double Page Splash
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	86
Likes on CAF:	6 7
Comments:	4
Added to Site:	12/5/2024
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Description

I always thought that The Jungle (1906) by Upton Sinclair was a fascinating book. The expose of the meat packing business in Chicago at that time caused a massive change in food safety and worker's rights in the US that still benefits us today. Peter Kuper adapted this into a hard cover graphic novel in 1991, and I found a copy of the book in my local B&N in the early 2000's. I contacted Mr. Kuper and amazingly enough, he still had this DPS that highlights the climax of the story.

I found the art in the book fascinating. I am not an art student, but the style seemed to be a mix of art deco, cubist and brutalist, with political messages hidden in the art as well. (The Jungle was definitely socialist.)

Peter Kuper is well know for his work in the New Yorker and Mad, and has illustrated Spy vs. Spy for over 20 years.

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M L
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 12/5/2024

An incredible piece - thats some nice detective work on your part, and the clues all point to a real banger!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

2 - Posted on 12/5/2024

Welcome to the Jungle
We got fun and games
Spread’s got all the inks you want
Honey, Pete knows to paint

We are the novel that can find
Whenever you pack meat
If you got no money, safety
Meat’s got your disease

In Chicago, Upton to the jungle
Watch it bring you Kuper’s, sha-na-na-na-na-na-na, beef, beef
Ooh-ah, I, I wanna pack your meats

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 12/6/2024

It feels like a fine are, cubist Spy vs Spy piece! Fantastic art and colors. Congrats on tracking it down!

Daniel Evan
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 12/8/2024

Cubic deliciousness. This is great!

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