Life — May 22, 1931 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Sinbad Book Advertisement This is a **book advertisement** rather than political satire. The page promotes a children's book collecting adventures of "Sinbad," a dog character that debuted in *Life* magazine in 1928. The ad explains that Sinbad was originally a unnamed puppy who became popular through the magazine—readers voted to name him via a contest that drew 8,000 entries. His winning name came from a verse submitted by a reader. The advertisement highlights that *Life* has now compiled Sinbad's weekly comic adventures (40 pages, mostly illustrated) into a bound book for $2.50. The copy emphasizes broad appeal, claiming "there's not a soul...who'll fail to register delight" with the character, positioning it as family entertainment for children and adults alike.