Comments on: Stars of Political Cartooning – Daniel Fitzpatrick

By: Linda Watkins

Linda Watkins — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:20:25 +0000

I have a first Printing of “As I saw it” signed by Mr Fitzpatrick and dated 1953
does this book have any collector value to it. would really like to know before
giving it away or selling it at a yard sale.
The signature page say: for C.J. Leeds with best wishes. D.R. Fitzpatrick Christmas, not June 1953
Then it looks like a # or maybe SH not sure, then in bottom right corner of page it has written: This book was autographed first in June – shortly after its publication – Merry Christmas – 1953 – Margaret Allen Ruhl
Thank you for any guidance you can give me.

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:46:48 +0000

My father was Dan Fitzpatrick’s physician. I remember having an assignment in 7th grade to draw a political cartoon. Mr. Fitzpatrick and his wife invited me to their apartment and I have clear memories of Dan patiently telling me about political carttoning, shading, content, etc. He was a pretty crabby guy but that day he was warmly generous. We have several of cartoons he did for our family – about our family. One in particular shows his anger towards my father for placing him in a psychiatric facility later in his life…probably for dementia.

Wow, what an amazing connection to one of the greats. Thanks for sharing, Barbara. I can only imagine how rough that must have been for your dad.

By: Barbara Kelley-O'Neil

Barbara Kelley-O'Neil — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:08:37 +0000

My father was Dan Fitzpatrick’s physician. I remember having an assignment in 7th grade to draw a political cartoon. Mr. Fitzpatrick and his wife invited me to their apartment and I have clear memories of Dan patiently telling me about political carttoning, shading, content, etc. He was a pretty crabby guy but that day he was warmly generous. We have several of cartoons he did for our family – about our family. One in particular shows his anger towards my father for placing him in a psychiatric facility later in his life…probably for dementia.

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By: Anthony Strand

Anthony Strand — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:00:35 +0000

Great work. The one of the Swastika rolling over Poland is especially chilling.