Jews in America: A Cartoon History

About this book

A unique presentation of the history of Jewish life and culture in the United States over the past 500 years Jews in America is a graphic history that uses the comic book formatan artistic expression as American as jazzto depict five centuries of Jewish life in this country. With its blend of humor history and old-fashioned sentimentality Gantz an artist who has spent a lifetime using paper and ink to present social commentary and issues with wry wit illustrates the prominence of Jews in American history from the time Columbus first set foot in the New World. Jews in America will appeal to readers from ages 12 to 120.