The Brinkley Girls: The Best of Nell Brinkley’s Cartoons 1913-1940 #[nn]

Fantagraphics' 2009 collection celebrates the remarkable work of Nell Brinkley, whose lush, swooping linework defined a generation of American cartooning across nearly three decades. The cover itself is a gorgeous showcase of Brinkley's signature style — glamorous flappers adorned in pearls, feathers, and sumptuous gowns swirl together in an Art Nouveau-inflected composition, with a dapper gentleman visible in the background amid the swirling revelry. Spanning cartoons from 1913 to 1940, this volume is a genuine treasure for anyone who loves the art of the illustrated page.