Life — September 21, 1922 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a German satirical cartoon, likely from the early 20th century, showing three figures carrying stacks of books labeled "BY VON LUDENDROFF" (appearing to reference General Ludendorff). The satire mocks the proliferation of writings—possibly memoirs, propaganda, or self-justifications—by this military figure. The exaggerated stacks suggest an absurd overproduction of works, likely commenting on Ludendorff's attempts to control his public image or narrative after World War I. The three figures carrying these books may represent different segments (military, civilian leadership, or media) all burdened by propagating his message. The cartoon's point appears to be: criticism of excessive self-promotion or narrative-spinning by a controversial military leader through mass publication.