A fascinating piece of Australian media, political and cartooning history, this vintage copy of “Pickering’s Year” brings together a collection of cartoons by well-known Australian political cartoonist Larry Pickering. 🖋️📚
The publication describes itself as capturing the highlights of 1975 through a collection of humorous and pointed political cartoons.
A fantastic collectible for anyone interested in:
🇦🇺 Australian history
📰 Australian newspapers
✏️ Political cartoons
📚 Vintage books and publications
🏛️ 1970s Australian politics
🎨 Cartoon and illustration art
🗞️ Fairfax publishing memorabilia
Title: Pickering’s Year
Cartoonist: Larry Pickering
Subject: Australian Political Cartoons / Current Affairs
Era Covered: 1975
Publisher: John Fairfax and Sons Limited
Format: Softcover / Paperback
Illustrations: Black-and-white cartoons throughout
Language: English
ISBN: 0-909558-07-8
Original Recommended Price: $2
The introductory page describes the book as:
A collection recapturing the highlights of 1975 through Larry Pickering’s political cartoons.
It also notes that Pickering’s cartoons appeared regularly in:
🗞️ The Sydney Morning Herald
🗞️ The National Times
This makes the book a particularly interesting snapshot of the Australian political and social climate of the mid-1970s.
Inside are numerous illustrated political cartoons and comic-style sequences covering personalities and events from the period.
The artwork features Pickering’s distinctive caricature style, with:
🎨 Full-page illustrations
📰 Newspaper-style political cartoons
💬 Speech and caption panels
👤 Caricatures of contemporary public figures
🏛️ Political satire and commentary
📖 Multi-panel comic sequences
It is a great example of the style of Australian newspaper cartooning from the era.
1975 was an especially significant year in Australian political history, making a surviving contemporary cartoon collection from that period particularly interesting as a piece of historical ephemera.
Rather than being a modern retrospective, this publication reflects the humour, attitudes and political commentary of its own time. 🕰️
Ideal for collectors interested in:
📚 Australian social history
🏛️ Political memorabilia
📰 Newspaper history
✏️ Editorial cartooning
🇦🇺 Vintage Australiana
🎓 Historical research material
This item is PRE-OWNED and shows general age-related wear consistent with a vintage publication.
Visible condition includes:
🔸 Light marks and spotting to the covers
🔸 Minor corner and edge wear
🔸 Some creasing and handling wear
🔸 General age-related surface marks
🔸 Light discolouration/toning from storage and age
🔸 Small marks to the rear cover
The internal pages shown appear clear, readable and intact, with the cartoon artwork displaying well.
📸 Please inspect all photographs carefully, as they show the actual book being sold and form an important part of the condition description.
This would make an excellent addition to a collection of:
🇦🇺 Australian historical books
📰 Fairfax memorabilia
✏️ Larry Pickering artwork
🏛️ Political memorabilia
📖 Vintage cartoon books
🗞️ Newspaper and journalism memorabilia
🎨 Australian illustration
🕰️ 1970s collectibles
It would also make an interesting display piece alongside other vintage Australian political publications.
One of the nice features of this copy is the surviving original publication information inside.
The book states:
✅ Published by John Fairfax and Sons Limited
✅ Recommended Price $2
✅ ISBN 0-909558-07-8
These period details help give the publication plenty of genuine vintage character. 📚✨
✅ 1 x Vintage “Pickering’s Year” Book
✅ Larry Pickering political cartoon collection
✅ Original softcover
✅ Black-and-white illustrated contents
📸 The exact book pictured is the item you will receive.
No additional books, documents or accessories are included unless shown.
✅ No stock images
✅ Actual cover shown
✅ Actual rear cover shown
✅ Internal pages photographed
✅ Condition visible before purchase
Please use the photographs as the best guide to the exact cosmetic condition.
The book will be carefully packed for postage to help protect it from unnecessary bending and damage while in transit.
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📰 Pickering’s Year
✏️ Larry Pickering
✅ Australian Political Cartoon Collection
📅 Covers the Events of 1975
🏢 Published by John Fairfax and Sons Limited
📚 Vintage Softcover Publication
🎨 Black & White Cartoons Throughout
🏷️ Original $2 Recommended Price
🔎 Pre-Owned Vintage Condition
📸 Actual Item Pictured