The Ruling Clawss #[nn]

This collection gathers the political cartoons of Syd Hoff, best known for his children's books like Danny and the Dinosaur, but here his earlier, sharp-edged work for leftist publications is showcased. The volume focuses on his series 'The Ruling Clawss,' which satirized capitalism and class inequality through anthropomorphic animal figures, originally published in the 1930s and 1940s. It offers a revealing look at Hoff's career before he turned to mainstream illustration, presenting a curated selection of his socialist-themed comics with contextual notes.