Toronto
A Sketchy History
- Publisher
- Sutherland House Books
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2025
- Category
- Comic Strips & Cartoons, Cartooning, Popular Culture, Artists, Architects, Photographers, General, History, Artists' Books, General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781998365326
- Publish Date
- Feb 2025
- List Price
- $23.95
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Description
The brilliantly talented Brian Gable, four-time winner of the National Newspaper Award for political cartoons, takes readers on a witty, visual journey through Toronto’s transformation from a modest military garrison to a bustling metropolis. With over 70 original sketches, Gable captures the city’s most pivotal moments, weaving together humour and history in a brisk, engaging narrative.
Perfect for lovers of art and Toronto history, this book provides a unique perspective on the city’s evolving identity, blending insightful commentary with charming illustrations. Toronto: A Sketchy History is a lively tribute to a city whose past is as colourful as its present.
About the author
Brian Gable is a Canadian editorial cartoonist. He studied fine art at the University of Saskatchewan, subsequently studied education at the University of Toronto, and taught art at Brockville, Ontario. He was the editorial cartoonist at The Globe and Mail, and a seven time winner of national newspaper award since 1987. He currently lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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